http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31669 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31669 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31157 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31157 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30806 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30806 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30356 There you'll notice an array of punts, choose one of those and you'll be sure to have a wonderful day.
There's nothing quite as British, historical and enjoyable on a summers day as punting along the cam. Between 6 of you it'll set you back £18/hour or £90 for the day. Just hire on the day or if you're sure the weather will be nice you can pre-book.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/30356 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29847 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29847 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28293 Wandlebury, tended and protected by Rangers and volunteers of the "Cambridge Past Present and Future" charity, has activities for young and old. Right now wade, ankle deep, through flame-coloured leaves in Jubilee Wood and Wormwood Hill, catch a glimpse of ripening blue sloes shimmering in the undergrowth and dodge overhanging boughs laden with berries and rose hips.
Among several events arranged over the next few weeks are a half day dedicated to the secret life of bees and a Hallowe'en storytelling. In November stride out with the Rangers for a moonlit guided walk through Middle Earth, but don't forget to pack your lembas bread.
Wandlebury is anything but a grim fairy tale: the stillness of a misty winter day, the colourful regeneration in spring and lazy abundance of summer make it a year-round spectacle for all ages.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/28293 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27211 Built in 1923, this is Cambridge's oldest pool and is one of the 50 or so remaining examples of the lidos which were built during the 1920/1930’s. With a 100 yard lane length and 15 yard width, it is also one of the largest such pools still in operation today.
The pool is unheated with daily temperatures chalked on a blackboard at the entrance gate. For my visit today, the pool temperature was a heady 20 deg C but be warned temperatures can be much lower out of season.
Surrounded by trees, this is a great place to visit on a summer’s day. When you have had enough swimming, there are grassed areas with benches for picnicking, reading and sunbathing. The lifeguards are friendly and accommodating which gives the pool a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere.
On cooler days, you can almost have the pool to yourself – ideal for serious lane swimmers.
There are spacious changing rooms with hot water showers and a basket room for storing clothes. The daily entrance fee covers multiple entries so it is possible to venture out into Cambridge for lunch or a spot of shopping and return later in the day.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27211 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22865 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22865 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22842 DO: Take sparkles, dressing up materials and all your eccentricity.
DON'T: Take the programme too literally - while the bands are all just about on time, some of the 'Action Camps' (tents full of various wonderful weirdness) don't open when they say they will, or even exist!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22842 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22550
1. Music can be better appreciated from a great height. Make friends with tall men next to you in the crowd (girls and guys) so they can put you on their shoulders.

2. Try and drink spirits rather than beer if you are deadly keen on getting a decent spot in front of your favourite band. There’s nothing worse than having to leave to pee right before they make their entrance.

3. Construct a timetable of all the bands and acts you want to see before leaving home.

4. Use Spotify to check out and listen to every band playing at the festival. Chances are you’ll be madly in love with at least one band you haven’t already heard of this time next year.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22550 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22549 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22549 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22543
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She visited the famous Denver sluices, impressive indeed. But how can she have missed the other attraction nearby, the Denver windmill with its wonderful tearoom and home bakery (where you can buy fresh bread of various kinds), and accompanying bookshop and leather worker?

From Denver, via Downham Market, you can pick up the A1122 which winds its way to Wisbech through a landscape criss-crossed with waterways. And just to the north of Wisbech, at West Walton village, is a great rarity: a church with a tower, but the tower separated from the church, standing 50 metres away. The church was originally built by Normans in 1240 and, with later modifications, is a real mixture of styles. It is quiet and communicates a great sense of peace.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22075 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21046 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21046 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20859
The restaurant has a great menu and the food manages to be both unfussy and adventurous. On the first night we were too late to get a table as it was so popular but thirty minutes later they rang to say someone had cancelled which is just brilliant attention to detail. The guy who took us through the 24 cheeses on the cheeseboard was brilliant, the sommelier was excellent and the cosy bar downstairs was the perfect lazy place to go after dinner.

Cambridge itself is quaint, gorgeous, and a delight to walk around, particularly in view of all the colleges, history, parks, river and the shops! The best bit is it was only 50 minutes on a fast train from Kings Cross making it a perfect weekend destination.

It is rare to find a hotel that gets so much right, but this one really does.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20859 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17459 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12463 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11325 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11325 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8852 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8852