Explore Haverhill
The delightful Suffolk market town of Haverhill, just 40 minutes from the city of Cambridge, is compact enough to explore on foot. Start at Haverhill Arts Centre, housed in the Grade II listed town hall, which hosts live music theatre, comedy and dance as well as the latest film releases. Golfers can enjoy an 18-hole course just east of the town centre, whilst in and around the high street is sprinkled with traditional, atmospheric pubs.
Tour historic East Anglia
Haverhill is within easy reach of a clutch of historic stately homes and National Trust sites. Melford Hall, just half an hour away, is a sumptuous Tudor manor, once home to the family of Beatrix Potter. Further north, Ickworth House contains a superb silver collection, and a beautiful park and gardens for nature lovers to explore. Art buffs should head to Anglesey Abbey for its impressive collection and statue-filled gardens.
Discover Cambridge's colleges
Just 40 minute from Haverhill sits Cambridge, home to the world famous university. Take a delightful punting tour along the River Cam, which takes in the iconic Bridge of Sighs, King's College Chapel and the elegant Wren Library at Trinity College.
Looking for a cheap hotel Near Haverhill? Travelodge Haverhill Hotel is right in town or Travelodge Cambridge Fourwentways Hotel is perfect for exploring the city.