Burwell
Things to do in Burwell, Cambridgeshire
Photo © Richard Noakes, Google Maps
Burwell is a village in Cambridgeshire on the edge of the Fens, an area of flat, open landscape formed by drained wetland. The settlement has medieval roots and was once a centre of linen weaving.
Where to stay in Burwell
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9.0
The Meadow House
Burwell, six miles south of Ely
from £105/night
Grove House
Grove Road, 15 minutes' walk from Market Hill
from £95/night
Black Horse
Main Street, Peterborough
8.7
The White Hart
High Street, town centre
from £130/night
The White Hart Newmarket by Marstons Inns
134 High Street, Newmarket
Premier Inn Newmarket
Fred Archer Way, Newmarket
The Jockey Club Rooms
101 High Street, Newmarket
Kings Hotel
Kingston Passage, Newmarket
Things to Do in Burwell(1)
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Burwell Museum holds collections relating to the village's history, including artefacts from its weaving past and displays on Fenland life. The museum is housed in a converted cottage and draws consistent visitor interest.
Where to Eat in Burwell(2)
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T2D Coffee Club & Type 2 Detectives is a café offering coffee and light refreshments in a casual setting. Lydia Powter Catering also operates in the village.
Attractions Near Burwell
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Newmarket Racecourses
Newmarket · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
National Stud
Newmarket · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
South Angle Farm Park
Ely · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Studio Scribbles
Newmarket · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
National Horse Racing Museum
Newmarket · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Anglesey Abbey
Lode · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Bottisham Airfield Museum
Cambridge · ⭐ 4.8
ZAPT Laser Tag Cambridge
Cambridge
Camping in Burwell
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Meadow View Camping and Caravan Site
⭐ 3.8 · from £30/night
Lodeside Glamping
⭐ 5.0
Bridge House Meadows
from £18/night
Willow Grange Farm
⭐ 4.6
Gayton Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £150/night
Sherwood Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £60/night
The Roost
from £18/night
Two Acres Caravan and Camping
⭐ 2.9 · from £20/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Burwell
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The Barn at Butts Farm
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £567
Barrow Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £581
Hedgeways
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £557
Mahalia
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £443
Netherall Manor Lodge
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £333
Fenside Way
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £607
The Hoops
4 bed · sleeps 7
The Pink Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £637
Common questions about Burwell
What is there to do in Burwell?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Burwell.
Where can I eat in Burwell?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Burwell.
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