Horseheath is a hamlet in Cambridgeshire, situated a few miles south-east of Cambridge, between Linton and Haverhill. Horseheath has several old buildings, most notably its 600 year old Norman church which has a 16th century sundial, a 500 year old font, and treasured brasses and monuments of the lords and ladies of its grand past. The Alingtons were the Lords of the Manor here, and they thrived under the Stuarts and had the privilege of handing to the King his first drink at coronations. The Alingtons lived at Horseheath Hall. The house was rebuilt in 1663-5 by architect Sir Roger Pratt, but was pulled down in 1777. The splendid wrought-iron gates went to St John's College and Trinity College, Cambridge, and the rectory at Cheveley. Linton Zoo is close by where there is a wealth of rare and exotic creatures to see including tigers, lions, tapirs, giant tortoises and tarantulas. It’s set in 18 acres of gardens with picnic areas and a children's play area. Horseheath is close to the historic market town of Saffron Walden and the palacial house and gardens of Audley End House. It is also just 20 minutes drive from Newmarket, the capital of racehorse training.
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Places to Stay near Horseheath
The Old Red Lion Inn (0.07 miles)
Old Red Lion (0.10 miles)
The Old Red Lion hotel dates back to its 18th Century days and was originally an old farm house. The lodges offer comfortable accommodation in a charming setting. There are 12 comfortably ... More
The Old Red Lion Inn (0.10 miles)
White Horse Inn (2.33 miles)
Traditional Thatched Country Inn with bar restaurant and 5 letting rooms in a converted cart lodge for either single or double occupancy convenient for Cambridge, Newmarket, Bury St Edmunds and ... More
The Black Bull Inn (2.67 miles)
This gem has just been taken over by the owners of the award-winning Red Lion Hinxton and has ... More | visit website
Days Inn Haverhill (3.69 miles)
The Days Inn offers style and comfort where it matters. All of the rooms are designed in a bright contemporary style with Hypnos beds, white cotton duvets, spacious desks and superb en suite shower rooms complete ... More | visit website
Old Vicarage (The) (4.00 miles)
Cross Green B & B (6.56 miles)
There are excellent road and rail links from Dullingham to Newmarket, Cambridge, Ely, Saffron Walden and ... More | visit website
The Swynford (6.64 miles)
Swynford Hotel is set in over 5 acres of beautiful grounds in an open park land setting. The Hotel's meandering entrance way is flanked by specimen trees framing the approach to the ... More
The Plough Inn (6.84 miles)
This beautiful country pub occupies a privileged location close to the main cities of Cambridge, Newmarket, Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury. The Plough Inn is set in the picturesque Suffolk ... More
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