26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! SPOTLIGHT ON ST NEOTS St Neots is Cambridgeshire’s largest and fastest growing town. Located just 18 miles west of Cambridge near the Bedfordshire border, close to major road and rail routes, St Neots is ideally placed for day trips from the surrounding area. St Neots’ historic centre is nestled along the banks of the River Great Ouse. It boasts one of the largest Market Square’s in England, which houses the thriving (twice monthly) Farm and Craft Market and weekly Charter Market. The centre has several courtyards running off the main high street, featuring thriving independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. Visitors can enjoy a trip to the awardwinning museum, take a ride on the Riverside Miniature Railway, and enjoy outdoor pursuits in the beautiful Riverside Park. The town’s Visit St Neots website provides up to date information on local events, things to see and do, shops and restaurants. visit-stneots.co.uk Days out in St Neots Farm & Craft Market Held in the Market Square from 8.00am to 1.00pm on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. This thriving market features local producers and craft makers from the St Neots area. Products sold include locally reared meat, poultry and game, salad and vegetables, regional cheese, sweet and savoury pies, bread, bakes and cakes (including vegan cakes), award-winning fudge, chilli sauces, chutneys, pickles, handmade soaps, flowers, plants and crafts. The market has a programme of entertainment with music, workshops and children’s crafts. For further details follow the market on facebook @StNeotsMarketDay Riverside Park Riverside Park covers 29 hectares of green space and has a beautiful mile-long waterside frontage close to the town centre. The park has a popular café, large car park, two play areas, the Riverside Miniature Railway, a skateboarding complex and seasonal Summer Band Concerts, Sunday afternoons May – September. 2.304.30pm. For details of upcoming concert dates go to visit-stneots.co.uk/st-neots-events Riverside Miniature Railway is run entirely by volunteers. The railway operates weekends and school holidays. For further details & operating times visit: riversiderailway.co.uk or Facebook: @RiversideMiniatureRailway St Neots Museum tells the story of this busy market town on the River Great Ouse, from prehistoric times to the present day. The Museum attracts over 11,000 visitors a year and won Cambridgeshire’s Best Small Museum Award in 2019. Housed in the former Victorian police station and Magistrates
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