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King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
10 km · about 20 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Sawston is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Harston, 10km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Sawston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,275, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sawston 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 Sawston to your route.
Sawston is a large village in Cambridgeshire in England, situated on the River Cam about seven miles (11 km) south of Cambridge with a population of 7,271.
The village has historical roots dating back to medieval times and has landmarks such as Sawston Hall, a Grade I listed Tudor manor house, and St. Mary's Church,Read more
which dates back to the 13th century.
It is best known for its once notable paper and leather industry dating back to the 17th century and the opening of the first village college, Sawston Village College, in 1930.
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Sawston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1209 latitude, 0.1694 longitude.
Sawston has a population of approximately 7,275 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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