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Things to see in Huntingdon (United Kingdom): 38 places and when to go
Huntingdon is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (19), Nature (17), History (14). The best known are Huntingdon Castle, Monks Wood and St Ives Priory. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.3388, -0.2169
- Places
- 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (19) · Nature (17) · History (14) · Temples (5) · Architecture (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 59 km as the crow flies
What to see in Huntingdon
The places in and around Huntingdon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Huntingdon CastleCastle in England2.8 km
- Monks WoodNature reserve in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, UK7.6 km
- St Ives PrioryPriory in Cambridgeshire, England, UK10.0 km
- Sawtry AbbeyFormer monastery in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire, England, UK10 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, GodmanchesterHistoric church in Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, UK3.6 km
- Cromwell MuseumMuseum in Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom2.4 km
- Old Bridge, HuntingdonGrade I listed bridge in Huntingdon, England3.0 km
- The Old Ferry Boat InnInn in Holywell-cum-Needingworth, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, UK13 km
- Woodwalton CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Wood Walton, Cambridgeshire, England, UK10 km
- Church of All Saints, Upper DeanGrade I listed church in Dean and Shelton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, UK18 km
- Brampton WoodNature reserve in Cambridgeshire, England, UK4.4 km
- Farm HallHouse in Godmanchester, England used to inter German nuclear scientists during Operation Epsilon between 1945 and 19463.6 km
- The ManorHouse in Huntingdonshire, England7.7 km
- Houghton MillWater mill located on the Great Ouse in Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England, UK6.6 km
- St John's Church, Little GiddingChurch in Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire, England, UK13 km
- St Margaret's Church, Hemingford AbbotsGrade I listed church in Hemingford Abbots, Huntingdonshire, United Kingdom6.9 km
- Hemingford Grey MeadowNature reserve in Hemingford Grey, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, UK8.3 km
- Fen Drayton LakesRSPB nature reserve in the United Kingdom13 km
- Houghton MeadowsNature reserve in the United Kingdom7.9 km
- Statue of Oliver Cromwell, St IvesStatue in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England, UK9.9 km
- Ouse Valley WayFootpath in England9.4 km
- Paxton Pits Nature ReserveLocal nature reserve in United Kingdom9.8 km
- Ramsey Abbey GatehouseProperty located in Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England, UK14 km
- Ramsey Heights nature reserveNature reserve in Cambridgeshire, England13 km
And the other 14, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Raveley Wood, Shepherd's Close, Woodwalton Marsh, Godmanchester NR, Holt Island Nature Reserve, Pingle Cutting, The Thicket, Upwood Meadows NNR, Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve
- Temples: Church of St Thomas à Becket, Ramsey
- With kids: Hamerton Zoo Park, Johnson's Zoological Gardens, The Raptor Foundation
- History: Godmanchester Chinese Bridge
When to go to Huntingdon
The best time to visit Huntingdon is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Huntingdon
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 59 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sandy30 places21 km
- Peterborough47 places27 km
- Cambridge81 places27 km
- Pavenham31 places28 km
- Ely28 places33 km
- Corby25 places34 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Huntingdon?
The best known: Huntingdon Castle, Monks Wood, St Ives Priory, Sawtry Abbey, Church of St Mary the Virgin, Godmanchester. In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Huntingdon?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Huntingdon?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 59 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Huntingdon as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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