Attractions
The River Great Ouse is surrounded by attractions to suit all interests.
There are many sites of interest to visit along the Great Ouse.
Use the interactive map below to discover the attractions in the area.
Simply drag and zoom the map or just enter the place that you want to visit in the search box.
Great Ouse heritage
The River Great Ouse provides a richly textured heritage landscape.
There's a significant number of historic buildings, parks and ancient monuments. They provide a powerful reminder of the work and way of life of earlier generations, and are enjoyed by local people and visitors today.
Use the map below to find places to visit in the area. A few examples of popular heritage attractions are the:
- historic fenland Denver Windmill
- Stretham Old Engine near Ely, the earliest example of a land-drainage steam engine
Prickwillow Engine Museum in Prickwillow, the museum of Fenland drainage.
Wildlife hotspots along the Great Ouse
The Great Ouse is rich in wildlife. There are many nature reserves and parks that you can visit, including the:
- Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, Britain's oldest nature reserve
- Ouse Washes, a site of special value to nature conservation
- Welney Wetland Centre, one of the best places to view wildfowl all year round.