The local church, St John the Baptist, built during the 13th century with a number of significant historical features is located within the grounds, and is available for free tours on appointment. Cambridge is a historic city with incredible museums like the Fitzwilliam, centuries-old colleges, numerous restaurants and also the opportunity to go punting along the river. This is only 30 minutes away from Cockayne Hatley Hall.
Local footpaths as well as the famous Clopton Way, which takes the walker from Wimpole to Gamlingay, a distance of 12 miles.
The National Trust Property of Wimpole Hall, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, home to many interesting people throughout the years, is only a 15 minute drive away.
St Ives and Huntingdon, both traditional market towns with huge links to Oliver Cromwell, are within a 30-minute drive. St Ives has a weekly market every Monday and Friday
The closest town of Potton is only 2 minutes drive away, with a small Tesco, pubs and restaurants, a local butcher and a number of shops. A large Sainsburys a 15 minute drive away in Biggleswade.
London is only a 50 minute train journey from the local train station.