St. Edmund’s Line
Ipswich – Cambridge/Soham
From Ipswich in the East to Cambridge and Soham in the West, St. Edmund’s Line passes through beautiful countryside with stops at attractive towns and villages along the way. There’s something for everyone on St. Edmund’s Line – why not come and see for yourself?
Arts & culture
Is it art and culture you’re into? Then look no further!
Cambridge has the Arts Theatre and Corn Exchange. There’s also Music in the Parks and the Folk Festival. Further along the line, there’s the Theatre Royal in Bury St. Edmunds, the John Peel Centre for Creative Arts in Stowmarket, the New Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich and the Viva Theatre in Soham, to name just a few.
Family fun
For family fun, there’s plenty to explore:
- Punting on the Cam in Cambridge
- The National Horseracing Museum and National Stud in Newmarket
- The Food Museum in Stowmarket
- A trip to the races at Newmarket or to watch a football match at Ipswich Town
- South Angle Farm Park in Soham
History & heritage
Cambridge has museums galore, from the world-famous Fitzwilliam to the Polar Museum. And whether you’re interested in science, zoology, earth sciences or archaeology you’ll find something to explore.
Or enjoy discovering the Cathedral of St. Edmundsbury in Bury St. Edmunds and the neighbouring ruins of what was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. The Abbey Gardens are the perfect spot to take a relaxing break. In Ipswich there’s the Transport Museum and Christchurch Mansion.
Outdoors & nature
Set amidst beautiful surroundings, the smaller communities along the line offer visitors memorable experiences, friendly hospitality and a wealth of welcoming pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Catch the train to any one of our village stations and within a few minutes you’ll be able to take a walk in the countryside or along the River Gipping, for example, before catching the train home again, stopping first to enjoy refreshments in one of the local hostelries, of course!
Whatever you’re looking for, there really is something for everyone along St. Edmund’s Line.
Explore further
From Cambridge you can explore the nearby scenic line of the Cam Valley. Stretching from Cambridge through traditional English villages towards London, there’s plenty more to explore.
