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Around £21.00

Boat Trip and Tour of Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip. Take a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill. Tickets include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill. Trips & tours start on Weds 27th May and continue each Wednesday through to 7th October, leaving St Ives at 11am and returning from Houghton Mill at 3.30pm, which includes a 3 hour stopover at Houghton. Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm. You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton. The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm. Adult Adult, National Trust Member: £21.00 Adult Adult, Non Member: £26.25 Child Child, National Trust Member: £16.00 Child Child, Non Member: £21.25 Book in advance, via our website.

Wed 22 JulHuntingdon Community Radio Media Ltd(4mi)

via Huntingdon Community Radio Media LtdLocal gem

History & Heritage

Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill

Houghton Mill and the National Trust are pleased to be working in conjunction with St Ives Riverboat Company to offer this exclusive trip. Leaving The Quay at St Ives at 11am and arriving at Houghton Mill at 12.25pm. You will have 3 hours at the mill. There will be a guided tour of Houghton Mill and time to visit the Tea Room or have a look around the delightful village of Houghton. The return trip departs Houghton lock at 3.30pm to arrive back in St Ives for 5pm.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(5mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Huntingdon & District League v. Houghton & Wyton A (Home)

Literary Bowls Club Awards

Thu 23 Jul19:00Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club(3.5mi)

via Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club

Community

Elton - Walk Through Time

An Elton Walk Through Time Led by Professor Stephen Upex This event is organised by Elton Parish Council Pre-booking is required – See poster below

Thu 23 Jul19:45Sawtry Abbey Site(3.4mi)

via Sawtry Abbey Site

Sports & Fitness

Nassington Friday Cricket Sessions

Venue: Nassington Cricket Club, Fotheringhay Rd, Nassington, Peterborough, PE8 6QU

Fri 24 JulMJS Sports Coaching(3.2mi)

via MJS Sports CoachingLocal gem

Community

Friday Roll-Up

Do your own thing on the green. Play singles, doubles or triples against another team, or practice on your own. The choice is yours.

Fri 24 Jul19:00Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club(3.5mi)

via Huntingdon Outdoor Bowls Club

Community

'Explorers' Youth

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 18:45Details:

Fri 24 Jul19:45Alconbury Independent Baptist Church(2.1mi)

via Alconbury Independent Baptist Church

Community

Zambian Fellowship

Time: Saturday, 25 July 2026Details:

Sat 25 JulAlconbury Independent Baptist Church(2.1mi)

via Alconbury Independent Baptist Church

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Come along any Saturday of the summer holidays to learn about the bird life surrounding Houghton Mill. We'll have an interactive trail through the mill, where you can learn about many of the local birds that call Houghton home.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(5mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

Wizard Of Oz

The Commemoration Hall

Sun 26 JulColman Creative Academy(4.8mi)

via Colman Creative AcademyLocal gem

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Wings by the Waterwheel

Sun 26 Jul12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(5mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Community

2026-07-26 12:15 - Communion

Time: Sunday, 26 July 2026 at 12:15Details:

Sun 26 Jul13:15Alconbury Independent Baptist Church(2.1mi)

via Alconbury Independent Baptist Church

Workshops & Classes

National Cho Dan & Cho Dan Bo Class - July 2026

Training with KCN Khan for Cho Dan and Cho Dan Bo’s

Sun 26 Jul17:00One Leisure Huntingdon(3.4mi)

via One Leisure Huntingdon

Community

Wizard Of Oz

Tickets available from the 1st April.

Sun 26 Jul20:00Colman Creative Academy(4.8mi)

via Colman Creative AcademyLocal gem

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Mon 27 Jul12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(5mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Markets & Fairs

Closing down sale at Lytham Antiques & Reclamation

A two-week closing down sale event held at the Antique & Reclamation Centre at Lytham Hall to help raise funds for restoration projects.

Tue 28 JulHoughton Antiques(4.9mi)

via Houghton AntiquesLocal gem

Community

Wings by the Waterwheel

Tue 28 Jul12:00Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows(5mi)

via Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

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Venues with events near Abbots Ripton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Alconbury Independent Baptist Church2.1 miles away

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Cambridgeshire, England

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