Cambridge is wonderful to explore — but the East Anglian countryside surrounding it offers Ely's stunning cathedral, the royal estate of Sandringham, the Norfolk Broads and the medieval wool town of Bury St Edmunds. Browse Cambridge day trips on Viator.
Top Day Trips from Cambridge — Ranked
🏆 #1
Ely Cathedral & City Guided Tour
⭐ 4.9 · 6,200 reviews · ⏱ Half day
From £28 per person
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👑 #2
Sandringham Royal Estate Day Trip
⭐ 4.8 · 4,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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⛵ #3
Norfolk Broads & Wroxham Day Trip
⭐ 4.7 · 3,800 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £42 per person
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🏰 #4
Bury St Edmunds Medieval Town Tour
⭐ 4.7 · 4,200 reviews · ⏱ Half day
From £25 per person
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🏘️ #5
Lavenham & Long Melford Tudor Villages
⭐ 4.8 · 3,400 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £32 per person
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🐎 #6
Newmarket Racecourse Tour & Racing
⭐ 4.7 · 2,800 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £45 per person
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| Destination | Distance | Travel Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely | 25km north | 20mins train | The Ship of the Fens cathedral, Cromwell's house |
| Sandringham | 115km north | 2hrs | Royal family's Norfolk estate, country house |
| Norfolk Broads | 130km NE | 2hrs | 700km of navigable waterways, boat hire |
| Bury St Edmunds | 45km east | 45mins train | Cathedral, Abbey ruins, Adnams brewery |
| Lavenham | 55km east | 1hr | Best-preserved medieval wool town in England |
| Newmarket | 20km east | 20mins train | Home of British horse racing since 1665 |
💡 Pro Tip: Ely is Cambridge's best kept secret day trip — the cathedral appears like a ship rising out of the flat fenland landscape and is genuinely one of England's finest. Only 20 minutes by train from Cambridge.
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Ely, Sandringham, Norfolk Broads and more. Coach included, free cancellation on most.
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