3 Days
Cambridge - Ely - Norwich - Southwold - Colchester
Distance:
166½ miles (267.5km)
Airport:
Luton/Stansted/East Midlands
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Magnificent architecture, open skies, rolling countryside and bags of history - come and see for yourself why the East of England has inspired artists for centuries.
Cambridge - Ely: 17½ miles (28.3 km)
Totals for Day: 17½ miles (28.3 km)
Must see & do:
Fitzwilliam Museum | Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill | King’s College Chapel | Wimpole Hall | Cambridge American Cemetery
From Cambridge journey north to Ely. 엘리(Ely)에서의 첫 번째 여행지는 아마 장엄한 대성당일 것입니다. 이 대성당은 나즈막한 지면에 불쑥 튀어나온 거대한 대양선 같아서 ‘펜스의 배(Ship of the Fens)’로 알려져 있습니다. Stop by at Oliver Cromwell’s house, and then head to the riverside to enjoy a boat trip.
Must see & do:
Ely Cathedral | Oliver Cromwell's House | The Stained Glass Museum | Isleham Priory Church | Wicken Fen | Sulgrave Manor
Ely - Norwich: 60 miles (96.2 km)
Norwich - Southwold: 31½ miles (50.7 km)
Totals for Day: 91½ miles (146.9km)
Must see & do:
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery | Norwich Cathedral | The Mustard Shop | Mannington Gardens | Norwich Puppet Theatre
Turning south now, you’ll find yourself driving along the spectacular Suffolk coastline. Keep going until you reach the historic fishing town of Southwold. Flanked by 2 rivers and the sea, Southwold is practically an island and has managed to retain much of its old-world charm.
Must see & do:
Southwold Museum | Amber Museum | Southwold Pier
Southwold - Colchester: 57½ miles (92.3 km)
Totals for Day: 57½ miles (92.3 km)
Must see & do:
Colchester Castle Museum | East Anglian Railway Museum | Tymperleys Clock Museum | Colchester Zoo | Carter’s Vineyard