About Huntingdon - Huntingdon is an important bridge-head where the A1, the Great North Road, crosses the River Great Ouse near to Hinchingbrooke House once home to both the Cromwell's and then the Montagu's, The Earls of Sandwich, where in 1660 Samuel Pepys was secretary to Edward Montagu.
Shopping - Huntingdon is an historic town set on the banks of the river. Offering a wealth of shopping from high street chains to individual specialist shops, it provides the perfect place to browse before relaxing over lunch.
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Things to do - Huntingdonshire offers the visitor many interesting things to see and do, from historic houses to nature reserves and animal attractions. It is also a great area to go walking and cycling. Definitely worth a visit are The Cromwell Museum with portraits, signed documents & other articles belonging to Cromwell and his family. If animals are your thing then drop into Hamerton Zoo Park A wildlife park with tigers, lemurs, marmosets, meerkats, wallabies and a unique bird collection with rare and exotic species from around the world.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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