Little Ouse is located conveniently close to both transport links, leisure facilities and towns and cities such as Littleport, Ely, Newmarket and Cambridge. Being in Little Ouse, you enjoy a quiet rural location, while only being a short drive from all amenities.
The Old Vicarage is in a hamlet with no shops, pubs, cafes or bus service. The closest pub/restaurant is The Swan in LittlePort which is a seven minute drive. You can walk to the Ship Inn along the Little Ouse river which is approximately a forty-to-fifty minute walk or a ten minute drive. On the way to the Ship Inn, if you are walking, you can see the lowest trig point in the country. We do get a lot of guest who book with a purpose to explore the area – perhaps going to a race night at Newmarket or to one of the concerts at Sandringham or Thetford Forest or one of several National Trust properties within driving distance, such as Oxburgh Estate https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/norfolk/oxburgh-estate. If you fancy a twenty minute drive for dinner, then the Jenyns Waterside pub and restaurant is at Denver Sluice PE38 0EQ,
Our neighbours, just over the river at Iron Bridge Farm (cross the iron bridge), run Brandon Creek Boat Hire. If you are booking with them for one of their afternoon tea boat excursions or their day boat hire, why not stay at The Old Vicarage to get an early start or to round off your day.
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For those looking for a something to take home, why not visit the Emporium (vintage, collectables, antiques. furniture). Located at One Hundred Acre Farm, at the top of White House Road on the Mildenhall Road. Over twenty traders under one roof.
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Littleport train station – Seven minutes by car. Regular trains to London Kings Cross and London Liverpool Street station. Littleport has a small selection of restaurants and cafes. There are also EV Charging points at Littleport leisure centre. There is no taxi rank at this station. However, there are local taxis that can be pre booked.
The train also stops at Cambridge, Cambridge North (for the Science Park), Waterbeach and Ely and being one station up from Ely, you will always find a seat on any commute. Going the other way you can go as far as Kings Lynn.
There are also cross country services running through this station and Ely.
Ely – Fifteen minutes. The Cathedral, Kings School, a selection of restaurants and cafes. A walk from the town to the river is always pleasant. There are several pub/restaurants as well as the Peacock tearooms.
Parking in Ely is free of charge. Car parks can be found in Forehill, St Mary’s Street and Barton Road
- Ely’s Eel Day Festival – Saturday 2nd May 2026.
- Ely’s Food, Drink and Craft Fair – Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May 2026.
- Ely Cathedral, Home & Garden Show – Friday 19th & Saturday 20th June 2026.
Ely Leisure village – Fifteen minutes. Several restaurants a multi-screen cinema as well as a gym leisure centre (gym, swimming pool etc.)
Ely Bens yard – Shops, cafes, woodland walks and play area bensyard.co.uk
Bury St Edmunds – Thirty-five minutes. A rather pretty market town with several excellent restaurants.
Cambridge – Forty minutes. Rather than drive, you could catch the train from Littleport, it also stops at Ely, Waterbeach and Cambridge North (for the Science Park).
If you are driving to Cambridge, then using the Milton Park & Ride, Milton, Cambridge CB24 6DQ, is a very convenient option.
Newmarket – Thirty minutes
- Fireride UK Jam 2026: A thrilling three-day mountain bike festival at Phoenix Bike Park (July 10-12). It features dirt jumping, dual slalom racing, live DJs, and open riding for all levels.
- The Debenhams July Festival: Held at the Newmarket July Course featuring high-profile racing days including Ladies Day (July 9) and July Cup Day (July 11).
- Madness Live After Racing: (July 17).
- Boots & Bridles: A summer Saturday race meeting combining a day of equestrian action with country themes (July 18).
- Aitch Live After Racing: (July 31).
- Jessie J Live After Racing: (August 7).
- Craig David TS5 Live After Racing: (August 14).
- Kaiser Chiefs Live After Racing: (August 22).
- 4K At The Races 26: A massive annual automotive and car culture event hosted at the Newmarket Rowley Mile Course (September 13). Expect supercars, modified vehicles, and trade stands.
- The Henry Cecil Open Weekend: British horseracing’s headquarters opens its doors to the public (September 19-20). The weekend offers exclusive behind-the-scenes access to private training yards, gallops at Warren Hill, and events at the National Horseracing Museum.
- The Cambridgeshire Meeting: A premier three-day thoroughbred horse racing event taking place at the Newmarket Rowley Mile Course (September 24-26).
- Sun Chariot Day: A prestigious Group 1 race day on the Newmarket Rowley Mile Course (October 3).
- Dubai Future Champions Festival: A two-day spectacular featuring some of the most anticipated juvenile thoroughbred races of the year (October 9-10).
Sandringham – Forty-five minutes
- The Sandringham Food, Craft & Wood Festival – Saturday, Sunday & Monday – May 2nd, 3rd & 4th 2026.
- RHS Sandringham Flower Show – 22nd to 26th July 2026
- Major concerts at the Royal Sandringham Estate in 2026 feature Lionel Ritchie on August 20th and Eric Clapton on August the 23rd.
Thetford Forest – Thirty Minutes
Forest Live 2026 Line-up
- Wednesday 17 June: McFly (with Twin Atlantic & Remember Monday)
- Thursday 18 June: Nile Rodgers & CHIC
- Friday 19 June: Fatboy Slim
- Saturday 20 June: Snow Patrol
- Sunday 21 June: UB40 ft Ali Campbell (with Bitty McLean & Reggae Roast)
Mildenhall Stadium – Twenty-one minutes
Stock car, hot rod and banger racing See website for events
The Old Vicarage B&B, Little Ouse 