Wisbech

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Wisbech
Wisbech
Wisbech showing a cemetery
Wisbech showing flowers
Wisbech featuring a park

This busy market town is defined by attractive Georgian architecture, which serves as a reminder of its prosperous past.

Nicknamed the “Capital of the Fens,” Wisbech originally flourished as a port town during medieval times and later became a successful agricultural center after the Fens were drained. Stroll along the Brinks, the Crescent or Museum Square and you’ll see some of the finest and most well-preserved Georgian street architecture in the country.

Explore Peckover House, a Georgian merchant’s town house dating back to the early 18th century. Home to the Peckover family for more than 100 years, the house’s elegant interior reflects the success of the Peckover’s private bank as well as the simple lifestyle required by the religious beliefs of Quakers. Stroll around the house’s 2-acre (0.8-hectare) garden, which encompasses a rose garden that is home to more than 60 different species.

Look inside the Wisbech & Fenland Museum, one of the oldest museums in the United Kingdom. Originally established as a museum of natural sciences in the 19th century, the museum is now dedicated to the heritage of Wisbech and the surrounding region. Don’t miss the original manuscript of Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations.

Take a tour of historic Elgood's Brewery, which was among the first classic Georgian breweries to be built outside of London. Learn about traditional brewing methods and sample some of the brewery’s award-winning ales. Take some time to walk through the 4-acre (1.6-hectare) garden, found behind the brewery along the River Nene. See golden and ghost carp swimming in the lake and look for the garden’s beautiful centuries-old Ginkgo biloba tree.

Other noteworthy attractions in Wisbech include the historic Angles Theatre as well as Octavia Hill's Birthplace House, the former home of English social reformer Octavia Hill. Try to visit the town on a Thursday or Saturday, which are its main market days. On these days, the town’s atmosphere is particularly lively.

Travel between Wisbech and Cambridgeshire’s other major cities by bus. The nearest rail station is 14 miles (22 kilometers) away in King’s Lynn. If you visit during the summer, be sure to see the town’s delightful annual Rose Fair in July.

The Rose and Crown Hotel
The Rose and Crown Hotel
3.5 out of 5
23 - 24 Market Place, Wisbech, England
The price is CA $62 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
CA $62
CA $74 total
Jun 9 - Jun 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wisbech. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.6/10 (249 reviews)
"400 year old building the room was very nice and clean and the staff was very helpful. The floors and stairs are a bit noisy (creaky) but it’s obviously going to be given the age of the building it’s quite stunning also has a nice courtyard and a safe carpark round the back. Overall fantastic weekend ..."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

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Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG
Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG
4 out of 5
Lakeview Bridge Road, Impington, Cambridge, England
The price is CA $105 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
CA $105
CA $126 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent.
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Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2025

Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
Bury Road, Newmarket, England
The price is CA $232 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
CA $232
CA $278 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
includes taxes & fees
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
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Falcons Nest
Falcons Nest
3 out of 5
Falcons Nest c/o The Raptor Foundation, The Heath, Huntingdon, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Huntingdon. Enjoy free parking, a coffee shop/cafe, and a meeting room. Popular attractions Raptor Foundation and Pidley Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (681 reviews)
"Basic accomodation but clean and comfortable"

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Falcons Nest
Signature Suites
Signature Suites
4 out of 5
73 Broadway, Peterborough, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Peterborough Cathedral and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
Comfortable stay
"Comfy accommodation for one night although there was some noise from the upstairs room and the check in process was a bit confusing."

Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2025

Signature Suites
Willingham House
Willingham House
2.5 out of 5
50 Church St, Cambridge, England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 meeting rooms. Popular attractions The Green and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve are located ...
Willingham House
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