Fowlmere

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Fowlmere is a picturesque village located in the South Cambridgeshire district of England. Known for its charming countryside setting and historic architecture, Fowlmere offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including the Fowlmere RSPB nature reserve, which is home to a variety of bird species and is a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

One of the main attractions in Fowlmere is the beautiful St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features a striking medieval tower. Visitors can explore the church and its grounds, taking in the intricate stained glass windows and ornate stonework. The village also boasts a number of traditional thatched cottages and historic buildings, adding to its quintessentially English charm.

For those interested in outdoor activities, Fowlmere offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The nearby Wimpole Estate, a historic estate owned by the National Trust, is a great place to take a leisurely stroll through landscaped gardens and parkland. The estate also features a working farm, where visitors can learn about traditional agricultural practices and meet the resident livestock.

Fowlmere is also conveniently located for exploring the attractions of nearby Cambridge, which is just a short drive away. Visitors can spend a day exploring the city's world-renowned university, historic colleges, and iconic landmarks such as the River Cam and King's College Chapel.

Alternative names: Population: 1.2 thous.Coordinates: 52°5'33"N, 0°4'20"E

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Nearby attractions include: Imperial War Museum Duxford, Royston Cave, Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory, Church of St John the Baptist.

2.4 miE
More than 200 planes, tanks and boats
Imperial War Museum Duxford, Duxford
63 min walk • The Imperial War Museum Duxford is a prestigious aviation museum that stands as a testament to the history of flight and conflict in the 20th and 21st centuries. Located just south of Cambridge in the quaint village of Duxford, England, this museum is an essential...
5.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Royston Cave, Royston
130 min walk • Royston Cave is an artificial cave located in Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, England. It is located beneath the crossroads formed by Ermine Street and the Icknield Way.
5.3 miN
Observatories and planetariums
Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory
135 min walk • The Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory is located near Cambridge, UK and is home to a number of the largest and most advanced aperture synthesis radio telescopes in the world, including the One-Mile Telescope, 5-km Ryle Telescope, and the Arcminute Microkelvin Imager.
5 miSW
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Royston
129 min walk • The Church of St John the Baptist is an Anglican church in the town of Royston, Hertfordshire, England. The nave and aisles, which were built c. 1250, originally formed the quire and sanctuary of a large church belonging to the Augustinian Priory of Royston.
3.7 miE
Church
St Peter's Church, Duxford
95 min walk • St Peter's Church is a Church of England parish church in the village of Duxford in Cambridgeshire. From medieval times until the 19th century it was one of two parish churches in the village, but their two parishes were merged in 1874 and St Peter's is now the sole parish church for the village. It has been Grade I listed since 1967.
3.6 miE
Church, Gothic architecture
St John's Church, Duxford
91 min walk • St John's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Duxford, Cambridgeshire, England. In 1967 it was recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is now vested in The Churches Conservation Trust.
4.7 miE
Church
St Mary Magdalene Church
122 min walk • St Mary Magdalene Church is the Church of England parish church in the village of Ickleton in Cambridgeshire. The church is a Grade I listed building. Its parish is part of a combined benefice with those of St Peter's, Duxford and SS Mary and John, Hinxton.
4.1 miNE
Church
All Saints Church
106 min walk • The Church of All Saints is a Church of England parish church in Little Shelford, Cambridgeshire. The church is a Grade II* listed building, and dates from the 12th century.
4.7 miE
Church
St Mary and St John Church
119 min walk • St Mary and St John Church is a Church of England parish church in the village of Hinxton in Cambridgeshire. It is a medieval flint and rubble church in the early-English style.
2.6 miW
Park
Melwood
68 min walk • Melwood is a 0.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Meldreth in Cambridgeshire, England. It is owned by Cambridgeshire County Council and managed by the Melwood Conservation Group.
5.3 miW
Museum
RAF Bassingbourn
136 min walk • Royal Air Force Bassingbourn or more simply RAF Bassingbourn is a former Royal Air Force station located in Cambridgeshire approximately 3 mi north of Royston, Hertfordshire and 11 mi south west of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.