In the area
When staying at Frolic Farm you may wish to visit some places of interest, below you will find information of just some of the places of local interest in the surrounding area of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
Cambridge
A city steeped in history and renowned for its excellent universities dating back to the 13th Century; but there is much more to this beautiful city for the modern day visitor to explore.
Kings College Chapel - Home to the world famous choir the Chapel is an iconic image of Cambridge
Punting - Enjoy the stunning architecture of the colleges as you punt along "The Backs"
Fitzwilliam Museum - Houses a world class collection of antiquities and works of art from around the globe.
University Botanical Gardens - 40 acres of garden offering plants from around the world and holding nine National Collections.
Scott Polar Research Institute - A long established centre for the research into both the North and South Poles.
Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - Discover fossils and minerals from around the globe exploring millions of years of world history.
River Boat "Georgina" - Enjoy a trip along the River Cam.
Local Fenland Artist - Original oil paintings depicting the countryside that surrounds Cambridgeshire and the fens.
Cam-Air-Connect - Executive chauffeur and airport transfer service to UK airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, Cambridge, Luton & East Midlands.
Newmarket
The home of horse racing, is a must for horse lovers and racing enthusiasts alike. This lovely market town offers much to see and do.
The National Stud - 500 acres of prime pastureland on the outskirts of Newmarket is home to the showcase of thoroughbred breeding.
Tattersalls - The world's oldest bloodstock auctioneers and the largest to be found in Europe.
National Horseracing Museum - Visit the Practical Gallery and learn about the horse and jockey or book an Equine Tour.
Newmarket Races - With racing from May through to October at the Rowley Mile and July Racecourses you can enjoy racing at the Home of the Industry.
Other places of interest
There are plenty of other attractions to visit in and around the local area to suit all ages and interests
Anglesey Abbey - Situated on the outskirts of Lode is the beautiful house and gardens of Anglesey Abbey, once the home of the Fairhaven Family the property is now owned by the National Trust.
Wicken Fen Nature Reserve - Owned by the National Trust Wicken Fen is home to one of the most important wetland sites in Europe.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - Europe's premier war museum celebrates our rich military history and is also home to the American War Museum.
Chilford Hall Vineyard and Winery - Visit the vineyard and winery and sample locally made award winning wines. This was the venue for our wedding reception.
Linton Zoo - Take a trip to the local zoo where the emphasis is on conservation and education whilst still providing you with a great family fun day out.
Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre - Get a fantastic insight into how life would have been in the "Fens" some 3000 years ago.
Ely Cathedral - "The Ship of the Fens" as it is known locally, Ely Cathedral dates back to William the Conqueror and was once closed for 10 years by Oliver Cromwell and used as a stable for his Calvary horses! More recently the Cathedral was used as the backdrop to such films as Elizabeth - The Golden Age and The Other Boleyn Girl.
