Banyers House is a great location for the passionate historian. Cambridge is just a 15 minute train ride away and offers a packed day out for those looking to immerse themselves in some great British history. With the Imperial War Museum, Duxford and the 18th Century Wrest Park manor house and gardens all within an easy drive there is plenty to do when staying at Banyers House.

Cambridge

Cambridge is most famous for its world-renowned University. With 31 colleges, the oldest dates back to the 13th century and the most notable is arguably Trinity College founded by King Henry VIII in 1546. It remains the largest, and wealthiest, college in Cambridge today. Punting along the River Cam gives visitors one of the best experiences of the many historical buildings and bridges such as the Bridge of Sighs, adjoining St John’s college, built in the 16th century and the mathematical bridge, adjoining Queen’s college. There are numerous museums dedicated to archaeology, technology and zoology to name just a few. Banyers House hotel is a 5 minute walk from the mainline train station then just a 15 minute train ride into Cambridge.

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

IWM Duxford is Europe's largest air museum. Exhibits include nearly 200 aircraft, military vehicles, artillery and minor naval vessels in seven main exhibition buildings. The Duxford site has played prominent roles in both World Wars and today many of the hangars remain in use. The two runways are still operational and air shows are held on the site each year. A 15 minute drive from the Banyers House hotel.

Wrest Park

A 35 minute drive from the hotel is Wrest Park. One of English Heritage’s finest properties, the 18th Century house, built in a French chateau style, sits alongside formal gardens restored to their original 17th Century design. The Dairy Sculpture gallery contains restored statues dating back to the 1600s and the Archaeological Collections Store houses unique and special objects spanning 2,000 years of England's history.

Royston cave and museum

Discovered in 1742 and considered a bit of an enigma, Royston Cave has no mention in the history books as to when it was constructed and why. The inside of the cave is covered in old carvings, which may date back to the Knights Templar. A tour guide takes groups around the fascinating cave at weekends, and spaces must be booked online in advance.

Bury St Edmunds

With 1000 years of history to discover, Bury St Edmunds has links to the Magna Carta and offers many historical buildings to explore, in the surroundings of a picturesque market town. St Edmundsbury Cathedral stands among the ruins of the Abbey of St Edmund in the Abbey Gardens, which was once the most famous pilgrimage location in England. A 50 minute drive from Bayners House.