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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Gamlingay works well as a base: 5 minutes from Everton, 21km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Gamlingay is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,247, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Gamlingay 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 Gamlingay to your route.
Gamlingay is a village and civil parish in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, about 14 miles (23 km) west southwest of Cambridge.
The 2011 census gives the village's population as 3,247 and the civil parish's as 3,568.
In addition to Gamlingay village, the parish includes the outlying areasRead more
of Gamlingay Cinques, Gamlingay Great Heath and Little Heath.
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Gamlingay is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1556 latitude, -0.1930 longitude.
Gamlingay has a population of approximately 3,247 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.
21 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
37 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
41 km · about 50 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
42 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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