raring2go.co.uk 27 Raring2go! SPOTLIGHT ON ST NEOTS Court, featuring Edwardian police cells that visitors can experience, the museum’s permanent displays bring to life the history of the area, featuring hands-on activities for children as well as an active programme of temporary exhibitions and thriving shop, selling arts and crafts by local artists. Open 11.00am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Saturday. stneotsmuseum.org.uk Escape Room & Town Trails The Museum operates a popular seasonal ‘escape room’ experience from the former Police cells. They also run guided history tours, ghost walks and have a ‘hidden St Neots’ family trail, which is available for free download from their website. To book visit: stneotsmuseum.org.uk Priory Centre The Priory Centre is the town’s principal community venue. The centre provides a facility for theatre shows, community events and parties. The onsite café is open to the public 10am – 3pm offering breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The Priory Centre’s riverfront terrace provides unrivalled views of the river and Riverside Park: priory-centre.com Facebook @The-Priory-Centre Shops, Restaurants & Cafés St Neots has many thriving independent shops, cafes, and restaurants in the town centre. For a full list of shops and places to eat and drink go to: visit-stneots.co.uk Pocket Park This 18-hectare park has several types of habitats including grassland, wildflower meadow, woodland, hedgerow, reedbed and flatland as well as play and fitness areas. A weekly Parkrun is held here every Saturday at 9am: parkrun.org.uk/pocket/ Explore by Bike Explore the riverside and surrounding countryside by bike. National Cycle Network routes (12 & 51) travel through St Neots and lead to Grafham Water. Sustrans also offer seasonal, guided bike rides, ideal for families. cambridgeshire.gov.uk and sustrans.org.uk All Aboard Boating Local boat hire is availiable from Eaton Socon Lock, near the Rivermill Tavern. Enjoy the outstanding beauty of the River Great Ouse by boat. No experience needed. To book visit: allaboardboathire.co.uk Beyond St Neots Just beyond St Neots centre there are several well-known attractions including Xtreme 360 trampoline park, Wyboston Lakes Resort and Spa, Ride Leisure water sports centre, Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Southlake Aqua Park. Seasonal Events St Neots has an impressive number of annual events, attracting visitors from near and far, for details of upcoming events go to visit-stneots.co.uk @visitstneots: St Neots Town Council Office, Priory Lane, St Neots, Cambs, PE19 2BH. 01480 388 911 enquiries@visit-stneots.co.uk www.visit-stneots.co.uk f
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