Holywell Travel Guide

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Holywell Church View of the church taken from the flood plain, looking across the brook that runs in "front" of Holywell into the river Great Ouse.
Photo by David Bartlett (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Holywell Church View of the church taken from the flood plain, looking across the brook that runs in "front" of Holywell into the river Great Ouse.
Photo by David Bartlett (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
View across the River Great Ouse towards Holywell
River bank Set back from the river to create some washland to increase the capacity during high flows.
Photo by Hugh Venables (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Low water in the ditch Drainage ditch approaching the river Great Ouse.

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Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
Back Lane St Ives England
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The price is NZ$113 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$113
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pike & Eel Marina and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (159 reviews)
As an American, I don't get to have the pub experience. Everything - from the building to the food to the room to the surroundings to the staff - was absolutely charming. It was a wonderful experience.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Old Ferry Boat St Ives by Greene King Inns
Hyatt Centric Cambridge

Hyatt Centric Cambridge

4 out of 5
37 Eddington Avenue Cambridge England
The price is NZ$163 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$163
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (606 reviews)
Clean room and styling.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street Cambridge England
The price is NZ$363 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$363
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (569 reviews)
Staff incredible beautiful hotel cambridge lovely well be back.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

University Arms, Autograph Collection
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Turing Locke Cambridge

Turing Locke Cambridge

4 out of 5
47 Eddington Ave Cambridge England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
Was clean comfortable

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Turing Locke Cambridge
The Regent Aparthotel

The Regent Aparthotel

3.5 out of 5
41 Regent St Cambridge England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
Staff were very helpful. Room was 5* and very clean. Plenty of choice at breakfast.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

The Regent Aparthotel
Falcons Nest

Falcons Nest

3 out of 5
Falcons Nest c/o The Raptor Foundation Huntingdon England
Stay at this apartment in Huntingdon. Enjoy free parking, a coffee shop/cafe and a meeting room. Popular attractions Raptor Foundation and Pidley Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (733 reviews)
The room was clean & spacious & location, on the site of the raptor foundation, is just genius! We’ll be staying again!

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Falcons Nest
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Popular places to visit

Pike & Eel Marina

Explore the waterfront in Holywell-cum-Needingworth with a trip to Pike & Eel Marina.

Pike & Eel Marina

Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area

After visiting Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in St. Ives.

Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area

Overcote Fen Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Overcote Fen Wildlife Area during your travels to Holywell-cum-Needingworth.

Overcote Fen Wildlife Area

Cities near Holywell

Cambridge featuring heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Cambridge

Chinese Bridge with Godmanchester town panorama in Cambridgeshire, England

Huntingdon

Road out from Needingworth Road out from Needingworth to the A1123
Photo by Shaun Ferguson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Needingworth