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The little town has many links with the poets Cowper and Newton. William Cowper wrote some of his famous poems at Orchard Side in Market Place. He enjoyed the quaint companionship of three hares, the subject of many letters, termed 'divine chit-chat' by Coleridge and Lamb.
John Newton, the reformed slave trader, became a clergyman hymn writer.
Emberton Country Park, 2 miles on the A509. Tel: 01234 713325. Open all year.
A Country Park which has four main areas of water for fishing and sailing, a wide variety of wildlife, a mile long nature trail for naturalists, attractively landscaped caravan and camping sites, children's play areas, climbing crags and a pitch and putt course.
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- Landmark