- Your holiday will begin on the River Nene where the Marina is located on the outskirts of March. The river banks are edged with pretty cottages, open fields and parks. St Wendreda's church is situated within walking distance, south of the town and is famous for its spectacular double hammerbeam roof, featuring 120 carved angels. March also has it's own train station.
- Ely-
The attractive waterfront is a focal point for boating, cyclists and walkers. The city is well known for its cathedral, whose famous lantern tower can be seen for miles around both day and night. Antique centres are predominantly found among the ancient narrow streets. A short uphill walk and you will find yourself in the City of Ely itself. The attractive waterfront is a focal point for boating, cyclists and walkers. The city is well known for its cathedral, whose famous lantern tower can be seen for miles around both day and night. Antique centres are predominantly found among the ancient narrow streets. A short uphill walk and you will find yourself in the City of Ely itself.
- Peterborough-
Entertainment for the whole family is available at Ferry Meadows Country Park which has a watersports centre and lakes for fishing, boating and sailing. Queensgate shopping centre and the theatre is alongside the embankment. Nene Valley Railway is worth a visit as an international steam railway and home to Thomas the Tank Engine. Entertainment for the whole family is available at Ferry Meadows Country Park which has a watersports centre and lakes for fishing, boating and sailing. Queensgate shopping centre and the theatre is alongside the embankment. Nene Valley Railway is worth a visit as an international steam railway and home to Thomas the Tank Engine.
- Cambridge -
A beautiful university city renowned for its colleges, chapels and gardens, some dating back to the 13th C. Punt down the river, stroll around the streets or tour one of the many museums. A beautiful university city renowned for its colleges, chapels and gardens, some dating back to the 13th C. Punt down the river, stroll around the streets or tour one of the many museums.
- Huntingdon -
A visit to Huntingdon with its superb English Heritage is a memorable experience. 'The Friars' was believed to be the home of Oliver Cromwell. The Cromwell Museum contains some interesting exhibits of life during our Civil Wars. A visit to Huntingdon with its superb English Heritage is a memorable experience. 'The Friars' was believed to be the home of Oliver Cromwell. The Cromwell Museum contains some interesting exhibits of life during our Civil Wars.
Map & Directions
By Road: In the town of March take a left turn at the roundabout on the A141 (Isle of Ely Way), onto Whittlesey Rd and then take the 1st left onto Marina drive. The marina is on your right
By Rail: The nearest station is in the town of March about 30 minutes walk or 3 minutes by taxi
By Air: London Stansted is the closest airport at 46.5 miles away
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