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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Sawston
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Sawston
Sawston is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Harston, 10km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Sawston is in England, United Kingdom, with about 7,300 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Harston, about 6 km away.
Sawston is a large village in Cambridgeshire in England, situated on the River Cam about seven miles (11 km) south of Cambridge with a population of 7,271.
The village has historical roots dating back to medieval times and has landmarks such as Sawston Hall, a Grade I listed Tudor manor house, and St. Mary's Church,Read more
which dates back to the 13th century.
It is best known for its once notable paper and leather industry dating back to the 17th century and the opening of the first village college, Sawston Village College, in 1930.
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What is there to see near Sawston?
Within an hour or so of Sawston: King's College Chapel, Cambridge (10 km), The Backs, Cambridge (10 km), Ely Cathedral (32 km), Lavenham (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Sawston?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit.
Where is Sawston?
Sawston is in England, United Kingdom, about 6 km from Harston.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,275
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.1209, 0.1694
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 Sawston
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
32 km · about 35 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.
43 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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
High Beach Tea Hut
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
52 km · about 60 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.
55 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Sawston
- Right hereThe 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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