A picturesque view of Clare Bridge over the River Cam in Cambridge, UK. (chrisdorney - stock.adobe.com)
RAF Alconbury, RAF Molesworth and RAF Menwith Hill are bucolically located in a rural area known for its farming heritage. Cambridgeshire is a ceremonial county, a historic designation still used to delineate areas where an honorary lord-lieutenant resides to symbolically represent the monarch.
This region is dotted with small market towns, each with their own market day. Visit Huntingdon on Wednesdays and Saturdays; or,a try the St. Ives market on Mondays and Fridays. St. Ives was one of the busiest inland port towns in the 1100s thanks to its location on the river Ouse.
The local county seat of Cambridge is home to one of the world’s premier universities. There are 31 colleges that make up Cambridge University, which was founded in 1209. Beyond the halls of higher learning, there are incredible pubs and scenic riverside walks along the River Cam.
Nearby, the Newmarket Racecourse has been a haven for horse breeding for centuries and is considered the home of racing. Heading to a race is an event and dressing up is the norm. This is where you don your fanciest hat and smartest trousers.
Following the Norman invasion of 1066, this area became a hotspot for medieval forts and castles. At Rockingham Castle, you can tour the interior, have a picnic on the grounds, visit the tearoom or take part in one of the many seasonal events.
