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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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Yaxley
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Yaxley
Yaxley is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Stilton, 38km from Ely Cathedral.
Yaxley is in England, United Kingdom, with about 9,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Stilton, about 4 km away.
Yaxley is a village and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district in Cambridgeshire, England. Yaxley lies approximately 4 miles (6 km) south of Peterborough, just off the A15 road. The village is located near the Hampton township, and is approximately three miles northeast of junction 16 of the A1(M) at NormanRead more
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What is there to see near Yaxley?
Within an hour or so of Yaxley: Drayton House (Saltburn) (25 km), Ely Cathedral (38 km), Santa Pod Raceway (39 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Yaxley?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Monsal Trail and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Yaxley?
Yaxley is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Stilton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 9,174
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5177, -0.2585
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 Yaxley
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
38 km · about 45 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.
39 km · about 45 min 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.
43 km · about 50 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.
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.
54 km · about 65 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Yaxley
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 43 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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