East England history and heritage itinerary

Distance:
156 miles (250 km)
Airport:
London Stansted/London Heathrow/ London Gatwick/Birmingham International Airport

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner

For a lesson in English history, this glorious 4-day tour starts in the historic university city of Cambridge then heading out to explore much of the East of England. The tour takes in museums, cathedrals and churches - enjoy the route at your own pace or keep to the 4-day itinerary.

제 1일: 캠브리지(Cambridge)

제 1일의 모든 행선지는 걸어 다닐 수 있는 거리 내에 있습니다.

앵글시 수도원 가든(Anglesey Abby Gardens)

Credit: Dongyi Liu

The name Cambridge instantly summons breathtaking images – the Backs carpeted with spring flowers, punting on the River Cam and of course the calm of the historic college buildings. 절묘한 13세기 앵글시 수도원 가든(Anglesey Abbey Gardens)에서 그 여정을 시작해 보세요. 유명한 페어헤이븐(Fairhaven) 컬렉션의 가구와 미술 작품들도 이곳에서 감상하실 수 있습니다.

Must see & do:

Fitzwilliam Museum | Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill

캠브리지 앤 컨트리 민속 박물관(Cambridge and Country Folk Museum)

From the Anglesey Abbey head to the Cambridge and Country Folk Museum, a part timber-framed 17th century inn, retaining many original fittings. Established as a museum of Cambridgeshire life in 1936, it has wonderful displays depicting Victorian homes, waterway and town planning, clothing, crafts and trade memorabilia.

Must see & do:

Wimpole Hall

킹스 칼리지 예배당(King’s College Chapel)

Credit: James

After the Country Folk Museum head to the King's College Chapel. The chapel, founded by Henry VI in 1441, has a breathtaking fan-vault ceiling, magnificent ornate stained-glass windows, a carved-oak screen presented to the college by Henry VIII and Rubens' masterpiece, the Adoration of the Magi.

Must see & do:

The Kings College Chapel

팜랜드 박물관(Farmland Museum)과 데니 대수도원(Denny Abbey)

중세 시대부터 농지였던 이곳의 특징인 인터랙티브 박물관(interactive museum)과 대수도원은 캠브리지의 농업에 대한 흥미로운 볼거리를 제공합니다. The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey provide an interesting look at the farming industry of Cambridge.  Explore the remains of the 12th century Benedictine Abbey, which provides an excellent example of Normandy architecture.

Must see & do:

Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

캠브리지 올 세인츠 교회(Cambridge All Saints’ Church)

Credit: Br Lawrence Lew, O.P.

The spire of this fine church, opposite the gates of Jesus College, is a prominent Cambridge landmark, while the interior represents a milestone of the Gothic Revival. The Cambridge All Saints' Church contains richly painted stencil wall decoration and stained glass by William Morris and other Pre-Raphaelites.

Day 2: Ely - Bedford

Cambridge - Ely: 16½ miles (26.6 km)
Ely - Bedford: 45½ miles (73.2 km)
Totals for the day: 62 miles (99.8 km)

엘리 대성당(Ely Cathedral)

From Cambridge enjoy the country roads on your travels to Ely Cathedral, where you will witness one of the most amazing engineering feats of the Middle Ages – the Octagon Tower. 가이드와 함께 하는 투어를 통해 옥타곤 타워와 웨스트 타워(West Tower) 구경에 시간을 할애해 보시기 바랍니다.

Must see & do:

Ely Cathedral | Stained Glass Museum | Isleham Priory Church | Wicken Fen | Sulgrave Manor

브롬햄 밀(Bromham Mill) (베드포드)

Your next stop is the Bromham Mill and Gallery in Bedford, a 17th century restored watermill on the banks of the River Great Ouse. 매력만점의 가이드 투어와 함께 물레방아가 지역에 밀가루를 공급해주는 임무를 맡고 있었던 그 시절로 한번 되돌아가 보세요.

베드포드 박물관(Bedford Museum)

At the Bedford Museum embark on a fascinating journey through the human and natural history of North Bedfordshire, pausing briefly to glimpse at wonders from more distant lands. Go back in time and visit the delightful rural room sets, explore the Old School Museum and numerous other treasures to be found.

Must see & do:

Bedford Museum | Wild Britain | Bodyflight Bedford

베드포드 성(Bedford Castle)

Founded by Ralf de Tallebosc, Bedford Castle is an 11th century earthwork fortress and moat located in the Bedford town centre. A major facelift of Bedford Castle Mound was completed in May 2004, gaining the castle recognition by the judges of 2005’s Heritage in Britain Award.

Must see & do:

Bedford Castle | Cecil Higgins Art Gallery

Day 3: Bedford - Huntingdon - Buckden - Peterborough

Bedford - Huntingdon: 25 miles (39.7 km)
Huntingdon - Buckden: 8 miles (12.5 km)
Buckden - Peterborough: 21½ miles (34.4 km)
Totals for the day: 54½ miles (86.6 km)

호턴 하우스(Houghton House) (베드포드)

이 3층짜리 건물은 3면에 중앙 석재가 있는 장엄하고 고전적인 건축을 특징으로 하며 1651년과 1621년 사이 가족용 주택으로 지어진 것입니다. 호턴 하우스(Houghton House) 폐허는 지역의 랜드마크이자 이번 여행의 흥미로운 특징이 됩니다.

Must see & do:

Houghton House

헌팅던 센터(Huntingdon centre)

Credit: sean_hickin

From Bedford travel on to Huntingdon, situated on the banks of the River Ouse. The centre of Huntingdon is now mainly traffic-free, making it a pleasant environment for pedestrians to wander through, admiring some of the 150 properties listed as being of special architectural or historical interest.

Must see & do:

Grafham Water | Houghton Mill

블랙드-아웃 영국 전쟁 박물관(Blacked-Out Britain War Museum) (헌팅던)

Although probably Britain's smallest war museum, the Blacked-Out Britain War Museum is packed with artefacts portaying life between 1939 and 1945. From evacuation and rationing to bus tickets and bombs, it's all here. "집에 불을 피우고 살던 시절의 사람들은 어떻게 살았는지, 직접 느껴보시면 어떨까요?"

Must see & do:

Cromwell Museum

버크덴 타워(Buckden Towers)

Credit: Peter Ashton

Formerly known as Buckden Palace, Buckden Towers was built in the 1200s and served as home and resting place for the Bishops of Lincoln. Many of the original buildings are still in tact, including the Great Tower, Inner Gatehouse, part of the battlement wall and the Outer Gate.

피터버러 대성당(Peterborough Cathedral)

셋 째날 마지막 행선지는 피터버러 대성당(Peterborough Cathedral)입니다. The remarkeable Norman cathedral, with an early English west front, features a perpendicular retrochoir, a 13th century painted nave ceiling and the tomb of Catherine of Aragon. 이곳은 또한 스코틀랜드 메리 여왕(Mary Queen of Scots)의 이전 묘소였기도 합니다.

Must see & do:

Peterborough Cathedral | Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery | Activity World | Romans Return to Flag Fen | Nene Valley Railway

Day 4: Peterborough - King's Lynn

Peterborough - King's Lynn: 39½ miles (63.6 km)
Totals for day: 39½ miles (63.6 km)

캐슬 라이징 캐슬(Castle Rising Castle) (킹스 린)

Credit: bluemoose

From Peterborough, the final part of your tour takes you to King's Lynn and the magnificent Castle Rising Castle. 이 훌륭한 노르만 건물은 1140년경에 세워지기 시작하였습니다. The rectangular keep, one of the largest, was built by William D'Albini to celebrate his marriage and it stretches over 12 acres of land.

Must see & do:

Castle Rising Castle | Sandringham | Tales of the Old Gaol House | Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre | Guildhall of St George | Eau Brink Cacti