The quiet riverside village with five pubs nearby only an eight-minute train ride from Cambridge

Whittlesford is a beautiful rural village with a large picturesque village green and surrounded by serene river walks. It's a great place to stop and recuperate from the hustle and bustle of city life, even if it's only for a couple of hours.

A train from Cambridge to Whittlesford Parkway takes only eight minutes and costs £3.25.

One of the major perks of this little village is its sheer amount of pubs nearby. In fact, its pubs are so close to the Railway Station that the village is included in the Rail and Ale Trails for Cambridgeshire.

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On this trail, you can enjoy a pub crawl from the railway station, visiting a whopping five different pubs in Whittlesford and nearby Duxford, or you can simply choose one to visit and spend the day there. Some of them even have beer gardens outside and lots of delicious pub grub to order.

The Bees in the Wall

A 33 minute walk from Whittlesford Railway Station, The Bees in the Wall gets its funny name from apparently actually having bees in the wall since the 1950s.

It is the furthest walk from Whittlesford Parkway but will definitely help you work up an appetite by the time you get there. The traditional community British pub is lovely and cosy inside with a roaring fire during the colder months.

The Tickell Arms

A 26 minute walk away from Whittlesford Railway Station, The Tickell Arms is undoubtedly one of the prettiest pubs in Cambridgeshire. Painted a striking blue colour, it has a stunning rose garden and a fountain outside where pub goers can enjoy a delicious meal or glass of wine.

The Rail and Ale Trail said: "In the heart of Whittlesford serving seasonal modern British food in relaxed surroundings with wonderful Sunday roast dinners. The conservatory and terrace overlook the pond and rose garden, making a delightful setting in the summer while open fires make it a warming destination in winter."

The Red Lion

Only a one minute walk from the railway station, The Rail and Ale Trail is opposite the station making it the perfect first stop off on the trail.

The Rail and Ale Trail describes the Red Lion as a "quirky 13th century coaching inn, a haven of welcoming hospitality with 700 years of history, directly opposite Whittlesford Parkway station."

The John Barleycorn

A 22 minute walk from the train station into Duxford, The John Barleycorn has that lovely country feel, just as its name suggests, with a thatched roof and cosy bar inside. At 350 years old, it really is a beautiful place to visit.

The Rail and Ale Trail described John Barleycorn as a "quintessential English country pub with a modern rework." There is plenty to love about this pub both inside and outside from its "cosy bar with comfy seats and a wood burner", to its "large patio and beer garden," outside.

The Plough

Also in Duxford, The Plough is another traditional village pub. It is only a 30 minute walk from Whittlesford Parkway down St Peter's Street in the nearby village.

The Rail and Ale Trail loves The Plough's "homemade pub food served six days a week" as well as its history. "During WWII is was frequented by airmen from the nearby airfield during their breaks between flying Spitfires and Hurricanes."