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Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Cambridge
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Cambridge
Cambridge is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Girton, 24km from Ely Cathedral.
Cambridge is in England, United Kingdom, with about 150,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Girton, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Cambridge?
Within an hour or so of Cambridge: Ely Cathedral (24 km), Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl (45 km), Lavenham (47 km), Santa Pod Raceway (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Cambridge?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit.
How long does it take to drive to Cambridge?
London to Cambridge is about 1 hr 31 min (94 km).
Where is Cambridge?
Cambridge is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Girton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 145,674
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2000, 0.1167
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Cambridge
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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