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Haverhill-UK – Local Events
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Why not plan your visit to the area in advance, below is a list of local attractions, some photos and links to the attractions' web sites...
Abbeycroft Leisure Centre is located 1 mile from the Hotel
(reduced gym memberships available for hotel guests)
 
100 Station Fitness Studio with the very latest, state of the art equipment with integrated entertainment system. Over 40 exercise classes across the week. New Health suite with sauna, steam room and sun bed. Combat & Core Zone. New and improved larger soft kids playing area. Connected to new Coffee Street. 25 metre Competitive Swimming Pool. Teaching pool for parents and non-swimmers. 2 Studios for group exercises, functions and private hire. Dedicated spinning studio with 10 classes per week. 2 Party Rooms which can be used for conferences. 5 Court Main Hall with new sprung flooring. 2 Squash Courts. Numerous synthetic and grass pitches across the Haverhill area. 4 Tennis Courts.
Haverhill Golf Course – 1.0 mile
Haverhill Golf Club in Suffolk is perfectly located 20 miles south east of Cambridge, 17 miles west of Bury St Edmunds, 18 miles north of Braintree and some 30 miles north west of Colchester. The front nine with its undulating fairways is admirably complemented by a saucer shaped back nine which is bisected by the River Stour as it meanders through a course with greens reputed to be among the best in the county, and will present a challenge to both the seasoned golfer and newcomer alike.
Linton Zoo - 8.6 miles
 
At Linton Zoo emphasis is on conservation and education, while providing an enjoyable family outing. There is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including Tigers, Lions, Tapirs, Lemurs, Binturongs, Owls, Parrots, Giant Tortoises, Tarantula Spiders and many others. Set in 18 acres of beautiful gardens with plenty of picnic areas, free parking within zoo grounds and childrens play areas. There is also a coffee shop and gift shop (restricted winter opening hours).
Clare Ancient House Museum– 7.6 miles
Clare Ancient House is a Grade I Listed Building, and is recognised as having national importance. The East wing, on the High Street, is believed to date from the 14th century, and the more heavily decorated West wing may have been built in 1473, the date which appears in the plasterwork of the house. It is first mentioned in a will of 1502, which refers to the new and the old parts.
Spains Hall – 8.1 miles
Welcome to Spains Hall, undoubtedly one of Essex's premier wedding venues and the perfect setting for the perfect wedding day. From the meticulous restoration of the Elizabethan Hall and adjoining rooms, the stylish and modern facilities of The Stables, through to the immaculately maintained gardens and grounds, our preoccupation with detail is evident. This lets you concentrate on enjoying your day and entertaining your guests without any distraction.
Colne Valley Railway – 9.8 miles
Sample the atmosphere and take a ride on an award winning period country railway. A pretty line, relocated station buildings, signal boxes and bridges all lovingly restored and rebuilt. A large and varied collection of operational vintage steam and diesel engines, carriages and wagons that represent much of our Railway Heritage is available to explore around.
Chilford Hall Vineyard & Conference Centre – 9.5 miles
One of the largest exhibition, conference and banqueting centres in the East of England, Chilford Hall is a unique venue with its own 20 acre award winning Vineyard. Located just 20 minutes from Cambridge with excellent road links to the M11 and A14, Chilford Hall enjoys more than a quarter of a century of unrivalled expertise and a reputation for managing all expectations the 21st century demands.
Hedingham Castle – 11 miles
Hedingham Castle's Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140 by Aubrey de Vere and is still owned by one of his descendants, Jason Lindsay and his wife Demetra. There are four floors to explore, including a magnificent Banqueting Hall spanned by a remarkable 28 foot arch, one of the largest Norman arches in England. A good view of this splendid room can be obtained from the Minstrels' Gallery, built within the thickness of the 12 foot walls. A visit to the castle and its beautiful grounds is ideal for a family outing, and during the summer there are a variety of special events which bring its colourful history alive. Come and enjoy one of our exciting Jousting Tournaments or other entertainments.
Duxford Imperial War (Air) Museum – 15.8 miles
There is always something happening at Duxford, whether an air show, car show, hands-on activity or a new exhibition.
Newmarket Race Course – 15.3 miles
Newmarket is the historic Home of Horseracing and the greatest horseracing centre in the world. It offers a treasure trove of sights and sounds for the racing enthusiast. Quite simply anyone with even just a passing interest in the “Sport of Kings” should visit Newmarket at least once in their lifetime.
Cambridge University Colleges – 18 miles
 
Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres, and a self-governed community of scholars. Cambridge comprises 31 Colleges and over 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions.
Cambridge Fitzwilliam Museum – 18.7 miles
The Fitzwilliam Museum houses world-class collections of works of art and antiquities spanning centuries and civilisations. Highlights include masterpieces of painting from the fourteenth century to the present day, drawings and prints, sculpture, furniture, armour, pottery and glass, oriental art, illuminated manuscripts, coins and medals and antiquities from Egypt, the Ancient Near East, Greece, Rome and Cyprus.
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