The River Great Ouse is navigable from Bedford and runs to the Wash at King's Lynn. It passes through the picturesque town of Ely with its famous cathedral, but also through the lovely towns of St Neots and St Ives.
Bedford
Medical Services
- Medical Centre. 8 Honeysuckle Way. MK41 0TF. 01234 213 300
Pets
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- Scotts Veterinary Clinic. 405 Goldington Rd. MK41 0DS. 01234 261 622
Shops & Supermarkets
- Tesco Superstore. Riverfield Drive. MK41 0SE. 0345 6779044
- Waitrose. Goldington Rd. MK41 0GX. 01234 273 862
Wining & Dining
- Anchor. 397 Goldington Rd. MK41 0DS. 01234 353 606
Great Barford
Finance
- Great Barford PO. 8-10 High St. MK44 3LB. 0345 722 3344
Medical Services
- Great Barford Surgery. 26 Silver St. MK44 3HX. 01234 870325
Shops & Supermarkets
- Village Food Barford Supermarket. 29 Bedford Rd. MK44 3JF. 07412 594 761
Wining & Dining
- Anchor Inn. High Street. MK44 3LF. 01234 870 364
- The Golden Cross. 2-4 Bedford Rd. MK44 3JD. 01234 871 727 (Chinese Takeaway)
Worship
- All Saints Church. High St. MK44 3LQ.
Roxton
Finance
- Roxton PO. 33 High St. MK44 3EA. 0345 722 3344
Marinas / Boatyards
- Kelpie Marine Boat Yard. Great N Rd. MK44 3DS. 01234 870 658
St Neots
Finance
- Barclays. 41 High St. PE19 1AS. 0345 734 5345
- Halifax. 38 High St. PE19 1BJ. 0345 600 3934
- HSBC. 5 High St. PE19 1DE. 0845 740 4404
- Lloyds. 17-19 Market Square. PE19 2BQ. 0345 300 0000
- Nationwide. 5 Market Square. PE19 2AR. 0800 554 1160
- NatWest. 37 High St. PE19 1BP. 0845 302 9398
- St Neots PO. 35 High St. PE19 1BN. 01480 211517
- Santander. 56 Market Square. PE19 2HL. 0845 765 4321
Hairdressers / Barbers
- Barbers. 40 Market Place. PE19 2AF. 01480 216501 (Ladies & Gents Hairdresser)
- Saints Hair & Beauty. 15 Cross Keys Mews. PE19 2AR. 01480 215556
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- St Neots Library. 1 Priory Lane. PE19 2BH. 0345 045 5225
- St Neots Museum. 8 New St. PE19 1AE. 01480 214163
Marinas / Boatyards
- Crosshall Marine Ltd.
- St Neots Marina. South St. PE19 2BW. 01480 472411
Medical Services
- Lloyds Pharmacy. 27 High St. PE19 1JA. 01480 472981
Shops & Supermarkets
- Lidl. Cambridge St. PE19 1JL. 0800 977 7766
- Waitrose. Priory Lane. PE19 2BH. 01480 473372
Speciality Shops
- Smiling Grape Company. Unit 1 Priory Chambers. PE19 2BH. 01480 403100 (Wine Shop)
Transport
- taxis: Steve's Private Hire. 49 MarketSquare. PE19 2AA. 01480 471111
Wining & Dining
- Betty Bumbles Vintage Tea Rooms. 30 Market Square. PE19 2AF. 01480 211496
- Bohemia. 16 Cross Keys Mews. PE19 2AR. 01480 716265 (Cafe / Restaurant / Cocktails)
- The Bridge House. 42 Market Square. PE19 2AP. 01480 472044
- Brook & Barter. 7-9 Market Square. PE19 2AR. 01480 404252
- Coach House. 18 High St. PE19 1JA. 01480 386451
- Hong Kong. 16 Market Square. PE19 2AF. 01480 473158
- The Oast Lounge. Priory Lane. PE19 2BH. 01480 474881
- Pig n Falcon. 9 New St. PE19 1AE. 07951 785678
- Poppy's Vintage Tea Room. 17 Church Walk. PE19 1JH. 01480 215932
- Ury Restaurant. 12 High St. PE19 1JA. 01480 475767 (Indian Restaurant)
- Weeping Ash. 15 New St. PE19 1AE. 01480 408330
Eaton Ford
Marinas / Boatyards
- Crosshall Marine Ltd. 118 Crosshall Rd. PE19 7GE. 01480 472763 (Sales/Chandlery/Services)
Pets
- Woofers The Dog Grooming Salon. 83 High St. PE19 6RG. 01480 214307
Places to Stay
- The Eaton Oak. Crosshall Rd. PE19 7DB. 01480 219555 (Bar / Restaurant / Accommodation)
Wining & Dining
- The Bell. 50 High St. PE19 6RF. 01480 700107 (Child & Dog friendly / pop up Barbers)
Worship
- Holy Trinity Church. Church Lane. PE19 6RG. 01480 211048
The Offords
Places of Interest
- The Old School House. Offord D'Arcy. PE19 5RH.
Wining & Dining
- The Offord Shoe. Horseshoe Restaurant. 90 High St. Offord D'Arcy. PE19 5RH. 01480 810293
Worship
- All Saints Church. High St. Offord Cluny. PE19 5RR. 01480 819377
- St Peter's Church. Offord D'Arcy. PE19 5RH.
Brampton
Hairdressers / Barbers
- Headz Up Hair Studio. 65 High St. PE28 4TQ. 01480 454260
Places to Stay
- Oak Island Hall. 15 High St. PE28 4TG. 07973 269252
Shops & Supermarkets
- Co-operative Food. 97-99 High St. PE28 4TQ. 01480 454963
Speciality Shops
- Measures Butchers. 46 High St. PE28 4TH. 01480 453567
Wining & Dining
- The Black Bull at Brampton. 25 Church Lane. PE28 4PF. 01480 457201
- Brampton Fish Bar. 54 High St. PE28 4TH. 01480 453030
- The Brampton Mill. Bromhole Lane. PE28 4NE. 01480 459758
- The Dragoon Inn. 18 Buckden Rd. PE28 4PS. 01480 453510
Godmanchester
Finance
- Godmanchester PO. 18 Causeway. PE29 2HA. 01480 453064
Medical Services
- Clifford's Dispensing Chemist. 2-2a Causeway. PE29 2HA. 01480 453729
Shops & Supermarkets
- One Stop Stores. 18 Causeway. PE29 2HA. 01480 455940
Speciality Shops
- Spowart Wines. 6a Causeway. PE29 2HA. 01480 352922
- Thelma's Flowers. 39 Cambridge St. PE29 2AY. 01480 450827 (Florist)
Wining & Dining
- Grand Piano Cafe. 42-43 Cambridge St. PE29 2AY. 01480 437080
- Planet Spice. 5 Causeway. PE29 2HA. 01480 414426
- Riverside Fish & Chips. 10 Causeway. PE29 2HA. 01480 450413 (just eat site)
- White Hart. 2 Cambridge Rd. PE29 2BW. 01480 414050
Worship
- St Mary The Virgin Church. Chadley Lane. PE29 2AW. 01480 436400
Huntingdon
Finance
- Barclays. Market Hill. PE29 3AE. 0345 734 5345
- Halifax. 114 High St. PE29 3LS. 0345 600 3934
- HSBC. 132 High St. PE29 3NG. 0345 740 4404
- Lloyds. 99 High St. PE29 3DU. 0345 300 0000
- Nationwide. 131 High St. PE29 3NE. 0800 554 1051
- NatWest. 92 High St. PE29 3DT. 0345 788 8444
- Santander. 44 High St. PE29 3AJ. 0800 085 1633
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Cromwell Museum. Grammar School Walk. PE29 3LF. 01480 375830
- Huntingdon Library & Archives. Prince's St. PE29 3PA. 0345 045 5225
Places of Interest
- Huntingdon Castle. (Grassy Hill where 1068 William the Conqueror Castle stood) PE29 3PG
Places to Stay
- Old Bridge Hotel. 1 High St. PE29 3TQ. 01480 424300
- Victoria Inn. 52 Ouse Walk. PE29 3QW. 01480 453899
Speciality Shops
- Chequers Court SC. 22 Chequers Way. PE29 3LJ. 01473 215854
Transport
- taxis: Steve's Taxis. 27 High St. PE29 3TA. 01480 412333
Wining & Dining
- Alex's Cafe & Restaurant. 25 High St. PE29 3TA. 01480 357575
- Barney's Plaice. 22 High St. PE29 3TA. 01480 437775
- Chilli Bite. 4-5 Newton's Court. PE29 3QA. 01480 356000 (Indian)
- Cromwell's Bar. 137 High St. PE29 3NF. 01480 459000 (takeaway)
- Great Wall. 144 High St. PE29 3TF. 01480 434330 (Chinese - closed Tuesdays)
- Original Thai Restaurant. 34 High St. PE29 3AQ. 01480 700600
- Prima Restaurant. 143 High St. PE29 3TF. 01480 455553 (Italian)
- Samuel Pepys. 146 High St. PE29 3TF. 01480 459708 (Food / Themes / Live Music)
Hartford
Transport
- taxis: Godfrays. 45 Main St. PE29 1XZ. 01480 455799
Wining & Dining
- Barley Mow. 42 Main St. PE29 1XU. 01480 450557 (Live Sport / Live Music)
- King Of The Belgians. 27 Main St. PE29 1XU. 01480 52030
Worship
- All Saints Parish Church. 6 Church Lane. PE29 1XP.
Wyton
Marinas / Boatyards
- Hartford Marina. Banks End. PE28 2AA. 01480 454677
- Wyton Moorings. Huntingdon Rd. PE28 2AA. 01480 455898 (Marina / Restaurant / Moorings)
Places to Stay
- Wyton Lakes Holiday Park. Banks End. PE28 2AA. 01480 412715
Speciality Shops
- Huntingdon & Wyevale Garden Centre. Banks End. PE28 2AA. 0844 288 5092
Wining & Dining
- Hartford Mill Pub & Carvery. Hartford Marina. Banks End. PE28 2AA. 01480 414311
Houghton
Finance
- Houghton PO. The Green. PE28 2AX. 01480 497475 (In H&W Community Shop)
Places of Interest
- Houghton Mill (National Trust). Mill St. PE28 2AZ. 01480 301494 *R
Places to Stay
- Annexe at the Cedars. Thicket Rd. PE28 2BQ. 01480 462621 (Self-catering)
- Three Horseshoes. Huntingdon Rd. PE28 2BE. 01480 462410
Shops & Supermarkets
- Houghton & Wyton Community Shop. The Green. PE28 2AX. 01480 497475
Wining & Dining
- Three Jolly Butchers. 3 Huntingdon Rd. PE28 2AD. 01480 463228
Hemingford Abbots
Wining & Dining
- Axe & Compass. High St. PE28 9AH. 01480 463605 (Real ale, fine wines, quality food...)
Worship
- St Margaret's Church. PE28 9AL.
Hemingford Grey
Finance
- Hemingford Grey PO. 12 HIgh St. PE28 9DR. 01480 497980
Places of Interest
-
The Manor. Norman Court. PE28 9BN. 01480 463134 (12th Century House plus Events)
Places to Stay
- Quiet Waters Caravan Park. Church St. PE28 9AJ. 01480 463405
- Springfields Cottage B&B. Hemingford Grey House. Church St. PE28 9AD. 01480 463674
- Willow Guest House. 45 High St. PE28 9BJ. 01480 494748
Wining & Dining
- The Cock. 47 High St. PE28 9BJ. 01480 463609 (Real Ale, English & European Food)
- The Hemingford Garden Room. 33 High St. PE28 9BJ. 01480 467250
St Ives
Finance
- Barclays. The Pavement. PE27 5AQ. 0345 734 5345
- Lloyds. 1 The Pavement. PE27 5AE. 0345 300 0000
- St Ives News & PO. 3 Foundry Walk. PE27 5FW. 01480 496859
Hairdressers / Barbers
- David William Barber Shop. 27 Bridge St. PE27 5EH. 01480 498808
- Nero Hairdressers. 5 Bridge St. PE27 5EH. 01480 498686
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Norris Museum. 41 The Broadway. PE27 5BX. 01480 497314
- St Ives Library.
Medical Services
- Boots. 5-6 Sheep Market. PE27 5AH. 01480 461886
- Cromwell Place Surgery. Cromwell Place. PE27 5JD.
- Lloyds Pharmacy. 5 The Pavement. PE27 5AD. 01480 462109
- Old Exchange Surgery. East St. PE27 5PB. 01480 497477
- Whitecross Dental Care. East St. PE27 5PB. 01480 300447
Pets
- Medivet St Ives. 7 Station Rd. PE27 5BH. 01480 463170
Places to Stay
- The Golden Lion Hotel. Market Hill. PE27 5AL. 01480 492100
Shops & Supermarkets
- Waitrose. Station Rd. PE27 5BW. 01480 492949
Wining & Dining
- Flood's Tavern. 27 The Broadway. PE27 5BX. 01480 700676
- Little Acre Kitchen. 7 Crown St. PE27 5EB. 01480 300597.
- Local Cafe. 10 The Broadway. PE27 5BN. 01480 469281
- Local Fish & Chips. 6 Crown St. PE27 5EB. 01480 494156
- May Garden Chinese Takeaway. 29 The Broadway. PE27 5BX. 01480 356535
- Nelson's Head. Merryland. PE27 5ED. 01480 494454
- Nuts Bistro. 1 Station Rd. PE27 5BH. 01480 463759
- Oliver Cromwell. Wellington St. PE27 5AZ. 01480 465601 (Real Ale)
- River Terrace Cafe. Manor Mews. 1-2 Bridge St. PE27 5UW. 01480 464921
- Rumbles Fish Bar. 40 The Broadway. PE27 5BN. 01480 495666
- The Swan & Angel. 8-9 Market Hill. PE27 5AL. 01480 499060 (Wetherspoons)
- The Taproom. 23 Bridge St. PE27 5EH. 01480 492255 (Contemporary Cafe Bar)
- The White Hart. Market Hill. PE27 5AH. 01480 463275 (Pub, Restaurant, Rooms)
Holywell
Places to Stay
- Old Ferry Boat. Holywell Front. PE27 4TG. 01480 463227 (England's Oldest Inn?)
Needingworth
Holiday Boats / Day Hire
- RMS Boat Hire. Overcote Lane. PE27 4TU. 01480 468666 (Day Hire / Chandlery / Servicing)
Places to Stay
- Pike & Eel Hotel. Overcote Lane. PE27 4TW. 01480 463336
Earith
Finance
- Earith PO. 8 Earith High St. PE28 3PP. 01487 841409
Places to Stay
- Old Riverview Guesthouse. 37 Earith High St. PE28 3PP. 01487 841405 (Pub & Restaurant)
Wining & Dining
- The Crown. 48 Earith High St. PE28 3PP. 01487 843490 (Earith website)
- Earith Tandoori Takeaway. 57 Earith High St. PE28 3PP. 01487 740590
Stretham
Marinas / Boatyards
- Lazy Otter Meadows & Marina. Cambridge Rd. CB6 3FS. 01353 648383
Places to Stay
- The Lazy Otter. Cambridge Rd. CB6 3LU. 01353 649780
Wining & Dining
- Lazy Otter Restaurant & Bar. Cambridge Rd. CB6 3LU. 01353 649780
Little Thetford
Navigation
- Junction with River Cam...
Marinas / Boatyards
- Fish & Duck Marina. Pope's Corner Marina. Holt Fen. CB6 3HR. 01353 648081
Ely
Holiday Boats / Day Hire
- Liberty Belle Cruises. Shop Lane. CB7 4BB. 07927 390380
Marinas / Boatyards
- Bridge Boatyard. Bridge Rd. CB7 4DY. 01353 663726
- Ely Marine Ltd. Cathedral Marina. Waterside. CB7 4AU. 01353 664622 (Brokerage)
- The Boat Yard. 1 Annesdale. CB7 4BN. 01353 668551
Medical Services
- Lloyds Pharmacy. St Mary's Surgery. 37 St Mary's St. CB7 4HF. 01353 662226
- St Mary's Pharmacy. 50 St Mary's St. CB7 4EY. 01353 772937
- St Mary's Surgery. 37 St Mary's St. CB7 4HF. 01353 663434
Pets
- Pet Doctors Veterinary Clinic. 31 St Mary's St. CB7 4HF. 01353 665925
Places of Interest
- Ely Castle Mound. CB7 4DG. (Site of Ely Castle 1070-1216)
- Oliver Cromwell's House. 29 St Mary's St. CB7 4HF. 01353 662062
Places to Stay
- Peacocks Tearoom. 65 Waterside. CB7 4AU. 01353 661100
- Riverside Inn. 8 Annesdale. CB7 4BN. 01353 661677
Shops & Supermarkets
- Aldi. 41 Lisle Lane. CB7 4AS. 0800 042 0800
- Sainsbury's. Lisle Lane. CB7 4AS. 01353 605600
- Tesco Superstore. Angel Drove. CB7 4DJ. 0345 677 9256
Transport
- rail: Ely Station. Station Rd. CB7 4BS.
Wining & Dining
- Captain's Table Cruising Restaurant. Cathedral Marina. Waterside. CB7 4AU. 07562 332538
- The Cutter Inn. 42 Anesdale. CB7 4BN. 01353 662713
- Grand Central Ely. 5-5a Annesdale. CB7 4BN. 01353 664388
- The Hereward. 45 Market St. CB7 4LT. 01353 772050
- Minster Tavern. 1 Minster Place. CB7 4EL. 01353 668492
- Peacocks Tearoom. 65 Waterside. CB7 4AU. 01353 661100
- Royal Standard. 24 Fore Hill. CB7 4AF. 01353 645194
- Townhouse Pub. 60-64 Market St. CB7 4LS. 01353 664338
Worship
- Ely Cathedral. Chapter House. The College. CB7 4DL. 01353 667735
Littleport
Places to Stay
- The Swan on the River. 1 Sandhill. CB6 1NT. 01353 861677 (Pub/Restaurant/Rooms)
Transport
- rail: Littleport Station. Station Rd. CB6 1JL. Great Northern. Greater Anglia.
Wining & Dining
- The Swan on the River. 1 Sandhill. CB6 1NT. 01353 861677 (Pub/Restaurant/Rooms)
Denver
Wining & Dining
- Jenyns Arms. Sluice Bank Farm. Sluice Rd. PE38 0EQ. 01366 383366 (Accommodation too)
Downham Market
Finance
- Barclays. 13 Bridge St. PE38 9DR. 0345 734 5345
- Lloyds. 26 Bridge St. PE38 9DH. 0345 300 0000
Medical Services
- Boots. 11-13 Wales St. PE38 9JZ. 01366 382345
- Bridge St Surgery. 30 Bridge St. PE38 9DH. 01366 388888
- The Hollies Surgery. Downham Market Health Centre. Paradise Rd. PE38 9JE. 01366 310301
Places to Stay
- Chestnut Villa Guest House. 44 Railway Rd. PE38 9EB. 01366 384099
- Dial House B&B. 12 Railway Rd. PE38 9EB. 01366 385775
Shops & Supermarkets
- Morrisons. 11 Bridge St. PE38 9DG. 01366 385491
- Tesco Superstore. London Rd. PE38 9AW. 0345 677 9208
Transport
- Downham Market Station. Railway Rd. Great Northern. Greater Anglia.
Stow Bridge
Pets
- Bearts. Brighton Mill. Station Rd. PE34 3PD. 01366 388151 (Coffee Shop / Country Clothing)
Wining & Dining
- The Heron. The Causeway. PE34 3PP. 01366 384147
Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen
Wining & Dining
- The Cock. 39 Church Rd. PE34 3DG. 01553 811154
- Magdalen Fish & Chips. 15 Stow St. PE34 3BT. 01553 277440
Worship
- St Mary Magdalene Church. Church Rd. PE34 3DG. 01553 810796
Wiggenhall St Germans
Finance
- St Germans PO. 20a School Road. PE34 3DR.
Shops & Supermarkets
- Central Stores. Surrey St. PE34 3EX. 01553 617736
Wining & Dining
- Crown & Anchor. 16 Lynn Rd. PE34 3EY. 01553 617340
King's Lynn
Entertainment
- Majestic Cinema. Tower St. PE30 1EJ. 01553 771918
Finance
- Barclays. 91-92 High St. PE30 1BL. 0345 734 5345
- Lloyds. 23 High St. PE30 1BP. 0345 300 0000
- Santander. 104 High St. PE30 1Da. 0800 030 4321
Libraries / Museums / Galleries
- Lynn Museum. Market St. PE30 1NL. 01553 775001
- Stories of Lynn. Saturday Market Place. PE30 5DQ. 01553 774297 (Old Gaol Cells...)
- True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum. North St. PE30 1QW. 01553 770479 (Cottages & Smokehouse)
Places to Stay
- Bank House Hotel. Kings Staithe Square. PE30 1RD. 01553 660492
- The Duke's Head Hotel. 5-6 Tuesday Market Place. PE30 1JS. 01553 774996
- The Globe Hotel. King St. PE30 1EZ. 01553 668000 (Wetherspoon)
Transport
- King's Lynn Station. Blackfriars Rd. PE30 1NS. Great Northern. Greater Anglia.
Wining & Dining
- The Eagle King's Lynn. 110 Norfolk St. PE30 1AQ.
- The Lattice House. Chapel St. PE30 1EG. 01553 769585
- Pearl River Restaurant. John Kennedy Rd. PE30 2AA. 01553 773288 (Chinese)
- Riverside Restaurant & Crofters Coffee House. 27 King St. PE30 1ET. 01553 773134