Holywell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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
The price is 1.619.574 ₫ per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
1.619.574 ₫
1.943.630 ₫ total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (160 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.127.686 ₫ per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
2.127.686 ₫
2.553.223 ₫ total
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! (610 reviews)
Nice hotel Very friendly staff and easy access into the centre of Cambridge

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Cambridge
University Arms, Autograph Collection

University Arms, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Regent Street Cambridge England
The price is 5.035.769 ₫ per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
5.035.769 ₫
6.042.922 ₫ total
29 Mar - 30 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (571 reviews)
Fabulous location, friendly efficient staff… the perfect weekend get away!

Reviewed on 22 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! (566 reviews)
Staff friendly and helpful as always. This truly is a pet friendly place to stay, which means no added stress when travelling with our family dog. The apartments are clean, comfortable and in a great location for shops, cafes/bars/restaurants and transport links. Always my first choice when visiting ...

Reviewed on 23 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 ...
9.2/10 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (734 reviews)
Lack of communication On the hotels part Awful customer services Poor hygiene No clean towels during a 5 night stay no clean bedding

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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 which includes heritage architecture, a river or creek and heritage elements

Cambridge

The Dam is a mile long curving bank at the south end of this man-made reservoir. It is popular with fishermen walkers and cyclists alike.

Swavesey

St Ives VII, Cornwall

St Ives

Footpath along the dyke To the left is Elney Lake, to the right beyond the trees is Oxholme Lake.

Fen Drayton

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