During the 1900s, this village was the perfect place for pub goers

For pub goers, a local village pub is one of the best kinds to go to. The chances are that everyone will know everyone; they offer a family-friendly atmosphere, and they always tend to be of a rustic nature.

For one Cambridgeshire village, there was once a time when there were so many pubs on offer, it made the choice of going to just one a hard choice. This is Fulbourn, which by 1910 had 11 pubs in the village.

This was around 120 people for one pub. During the 14th century, Fulbourn had many ‘alewives’, who were known for keeping open during the late hours. In 1700, the village was reported to have three pubs.

One of them, known as The Six Bells, is still open today. Although it had nearly a dozen pubs in the early 1900s, there are only three that remain today.

Today, the village is home to The Six Bells, The White Hart and the Bakers. As well as its popular pub culture, the village is filled with charm and character.

The village streets are lined with thatched cottages and lovely gardens. There is also lots of nature to explore, such as at the Fulbourn Fen Nature Reserve.

If people visit the nature reserve, they will also see a medieval moated site. This is at Hall Orchard.

Excavations have been undertaken of the moated area, which is believed to have been occupied from at least the 13th century until the late 17th century. Another nice place to walk in Fulbourn is Fleam Dyke.

This is a linear earthwork between Fulbourn and Baldham. Stretching over three miles, this was constructed between the 4th and 5th centuries by the Anglo-Saxons.

There is an array of wildflowers along the route, as well as wildlife such as butterflies and other insects along the way. For history buffs, pub goers or nature lovers, Fulbourn is worth a visit.