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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Cambourne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Papworth Everard, 12km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Cambourne is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 8,186, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cambourne sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cambourne to your route.
Cambourne is a town and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, in the district of South Cambridgeshire. It is a planned development and lies on the A428 road between Cambridge, 9 miles (14 km) to the east, and St Neots and Bedford to the west. It comprises the four areas of Great Cambourne, Lower Cambourne, UpperRead more
Cambourne, and West Cambourne. The area is close to Bourn Airfield.
Cambourne is the largest settlement in South Cambridgeshire, with a population of 12,350 in the 2021 UK census.
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Cambourne is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2212 latitude, -0.0703 longitude.
Cambourne has a population of approximately 8,186 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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scenic viewpoint
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.
12 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
37 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
52 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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