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Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Ramsey
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Ramsey
Ramsey is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Warboys, 26km from Ely Cathedral.
Ramsey is in England, United Kingdom, with about 7,800 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Warboys, about 6 km away.
Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse was the gatehouse to the Benedictine Ramsey Abbey in Ramsey, Huntingdonshire (now part of Cambridgeshire), England. The gatehouse is Perpendicular Gothic and was built late in the 15th century.
In 1537 the abbey was dissolved and the Crown granted its buildings and site to Richard WilliamsRead more
(alias Cromwell), who used most of the buildings as a surface quarry for the Barnack stone. He had part of the gatehouse (believed to be the outer gatehouse) dismantled, moved to Hinchingbrooke House and rebuilt as its gatehouse there. The remainder of the gatehouse survives as a ruin at Ramsey.
In 1951 the Ministry of Works made the gatehouse a Grade I listed building. In 1952 Ailwyn Fellowes, 3rd Baron de Ramsey gave the gatehouse to the National Trust in memory of his sister Diana Broughton.
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What is there to see near Ramsey?
Within an hour or so of Ramsey: Ely Cathedral (26 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (31 km), The Backs, Cambridge (31 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Ramsey?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Monsal Trail.
Where is Ramsey?
Ramsey is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Warboys.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,829
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.4506, -0.1093
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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 Ramsey
7 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.
31 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
41 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
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
Driving roads near Ramsey
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 31 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
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- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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