History

The town originally developed next to a medieval priory in the form of market stalls. These were replaced over the years by permanent structures, which defined the boundaries of today’s Market Square. There is evidence of earlier inhabitants and archaeological digs have shown the first settlements in the valley were in Neolithic times.

St Neots Museum

5 December 2025

St Neots Museum is a friendly local museum telling the story of a busy market town on the River Ouse, from prehistoric times to the present day.

The Eaton Socon Cage

12 October 2025

Built in 1827 when Eaton Socon was in Bedfordshire, local miscreants were held in the lock up before being taken to face the magistrate in Bedford.

Oast house and Maltings

1 July 2025

Standing proudly in the heart of St Neots, the distinctive Oast House with its 75-foot chimney has been a landmark feature of the town for nearly three centuries

Houghton Mill

1 July 2025

Houghton Mill is a water mill located on the Great Ouse in the village of Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England. It is a National Trust property and a Grade II* listed building.

Buckden Towers

30 June 2025

Discover the rich tapestry of history at Buckden Towers, a captivating medieval fortified manor that once served as the Bishop of Lincoln’s palace.

Eaton Socon Castle

12 October 2024

Eaton Socon Castle stood beside the River Ouse in the village of Eaton Socon, which was originally a village in Bedfordshire but is now a district of St Neots.

History

St Neots Museum

The Eaton Socon Cage

Oast house and Maltings

Houghton Mill

Buckden Towers

Eaton Socon Castle

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