Nine lesser-known attractions worth visiting in Cambridgeshire

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Cambridgeshire contains numerous lesser-known attractions including nature reserves, wetlands and historic sites rarely featured in tourism brochures.

Cambridgeshire contains numerous lesser-known attractions that rarely appear in the county's tourism brochures. These hidden gems include ancient wetlands, nature reserves, archaeological sites and historic country estates.

Wicken Fen is the National Trust's oldest nature reserve and one of Europe's most important wetlands. Visitors can explore boardwalks winding through reedbeds, marshes and wildflower meadows while spotting dragonflies, rare birds and grazing Highland cattle. The reserve offers a glimpse into the ancient Fenland landscape that once dominated the region.

Holme Fen, located between Peterborough and Huntingdon, is home to the Holme Post, marking Britain's lowest land point at around 2.75 metres below sea level. The reserve features peaceful woodland trails, wetlands and bird hides. Nene Washes, one of Britain's last remaining washlands, attracts thousands of migratory birds in winter, whilst spring and summer bring breeding cranes, godwits and marsh harriers.

Paxton Pits, created from former gravel workings, has become one of Cambridgeshire's most important wildlife sites. Its lakes, reedbeds and woodland attract kingfishers, otters and hundreds of bird species. Beside the River Nene, there is also a park covering hundreds of acres that combines lakes, woodland, meadows and cycle routes, offering water sports, miniature railways and walking trails.

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• 9 hidden gems in Cambridgeshire you have to visit at least onceCambridgeshire is packed with hidden gems that rarely make the county's tourism brochures.Ely Standard · 25 Oct, 14:00
• 9 hidden gems in Cambridgeshire you have to visit at least onceCambridgeshire is packed with hidden gems that rarely make the county's tourism brochures.Cambs Times · 25 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Cambridgeshire · Wicken Fen · National Trust · Holme Fen · Peterborough · Huntingdon · Nene Washes · Paxton Pits

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