cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Moulton
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Moulton
Moulton works well as a base: 10 minutes from Newmarket, 22km from Ely Cathedral.
Moulton is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Newmarket, about 5 km away.
Moulton is a village and civil parish in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk in eastern England, located close to the town of Newmarket. It pre-dates the 1086 Domesday Book and, in 2005, it was estimated to have a population of 1090. 1,033 people were recorded at the 2011 census.
The village is older than the nowRead more
larger town of Newmarket and includes a 15th-century packhorse bridge spanning the River Kennett. This is one of two such bridges in Suffolk, with the other being located in the neighbouring village Kentford. The bridge is a grade II* listed structure
Moulton also has a fine church, St. Peter's, with an early 14th-century tower topped by a gilded weather vane in the shape of a large pike by blacksmith Charles Poulter. Restored in 1851, it is a grade I listed building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Moulton?
Within an hour or so of Moulton: Ely Cathedral (22 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (26 km), The Backs, Cambridge (26 km), Lavenham (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Moulton?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit.
Where is Moulton?
Moulton is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Newmarket.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,033
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2524, 0.4829
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 Moulton
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Lavenham
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
27 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Snetterton Circuit
A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Flatford Mill
The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Moulton
- 26 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
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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