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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Swavesey is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Needingworth, 13km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Swavesey is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,463, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Swavesey 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 Swavesey to your route.
Swavesey is a village lying on the Prime Meridian of the world in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 2,463. The village is situated 9 miles to the north west of Cambridge and 3 miles south east of St Ives.
Listed as Suauesye in the Domesday Book of 1086, the name Swavesey means "landing place (or island) ofRead more
a man named Swaef".
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Swavesey is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.3015 latitude, -0.0048 longitude.
Swavesey has a population of approximately 2,463 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.
13 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
21 km · about 25 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
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
landmark
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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