St Ives is a delightful river town, welcoming visitors for more than a thousand years. Few places are able to offer such a variety of features to visitors along with a stunning location on the north bank of the River Great Ouse. One of the prettiest parts of St Ives can be found between the Quay and the Market Hill where there is a maze of little lanes and alleyways typical of an old market town.

WHAT TO SEE

The River Bridge was built of Barnack limestone around the year 1426 and holds the Chapel of St Leger, one of only four surviving bridge chapels in the country. All Saint's Church is the original centre of settlement of the Saxon village of Slepe, the former name of St Ives, dating back to the 12th Century.

The Norris Museum was founded in 1933 and tells the story of this historic county from the age of dinosaurs to present day. Along the river you will find St Ives Quay a peaceful and relaxing area to spend a while. Erected in 1901 to commemorate the fact that he lived in St Ives from 1631-1635 is the fine bronze statue of Oliver Cromwell.

WHAT TO DO

For the active visitor, the One Leisure centre provides a range of superb sporting facilities, including indoor heated swimming pool, a shooting range and the provision of many indoor games. Impressions Fitness suite is also within the centre. St Ives has two local golf clubs, both open to non-members. The Captain's Table 70ft pleasure boat complete with full bar and catering facilities is available for private hire and river trips. The Ouse Valley Way is a popular route for walkers, following the beautiful river Ouse.

WHERE TO VISIT

There are many local interests that are a short drive from the hotel, including:
Grafham Water Nature Reserve, Hamerton Zoo Park, The Raptor Foundation, Hinchingbrooke House, Kimbolton Castle, Cromwell Museum, Rally Karting, Somersham Pottery or Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.