What's Nearby

Best Western The Watermill Hotel, Bourne End, is superbly placed to visit many of the South's finest attractions.  Below is just a small selection of places to visit. Ask a member of staff for more information on other places to visit during your stay at The Watermill Hotel.

St Johns Church, Bourne End
St John's Church, Bourne End
Believed to be one of the first churches designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, who later designed such famous buildings as the highly ornate Albert Memorial, and the grandiose St. Pancras Station Hotel, London. This is well worth a visit, and can be reached with a lovely stroll along the Grand Union Canal which backs onto the Watermill.
Distance from the Watermill: 0.6 miles | Driving Time: 1 minute
For further information visit www.stjohns-bourne-end.org.uk/

 

 

 

 

St Albans Abbey
St Albans Abbey
The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban has been a place of worship since the time of the Saxons. The Romans founded the city of Verulamium, what is now St Albans. Roman bricks still form an integral part of the structure of the Cathedral.
Distance from the Watermill: 11 miles | Driving Time: 19 minutes

For further information visit www.stalbanscathedral.org.uk

 

 

 

 

Whipsnade Zoo
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Whipsnade Zoo is set in 600 beautiful acres of rolling Chiltern Hills, where you have the freedom to explore, and an opportunity to see some of the world's most endangered species. A fantastic family day out!
Distance from the Watermill: 12 miles | Driving Time: 22 minutes
For further information visit www.zsl.org

 

 

 

 

Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park
At Woburn Safari Park all that's between you and wild animals are your car windows.  Using your own car you drive around the Reserves to view these outstanding wild animals.  A great day out whatever the weather!
Distance from the Watermill: 29 miles | Driving Time: 41 minutes
For further information visit www.woburn.co.uk/safari