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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Saint Ives
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Saint Ives
Saint Ives is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Fenstanton, 19km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Saint Ives is in England, United Kingdom, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Fenstanton, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Saint Ives?
Within an hour or so of Saint Ives: King's College Chapel, Cambridge (19 km), The Backs, Cambridge (19 km), Ely Cathedral (24 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (36 km).
Are there any good drives near Saint Ives?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Monsal Trail.
Where is Saint Ives?
Saint Ives is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Fenstanton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,815
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.3325, -0.0766
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 Saint Ives
8 notable places within an hour's 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
24 km · about 30 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.
36 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
43 km · about 50 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Bletchley Park
Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Saint Ives
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 19 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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