Steeped in history
et alongside the ancient Pike and Eel hotel and its marina with some 200 moorings, Cambridge Marina is the perfect gateway to the River Great Ouse. Set well away from the road and surrounded by Fenland nature reserve, it is a haven of tranquillity and the perfect base for exploring the waterways of Cambridgeshire.
How many guests?
Spacious flexible layout, and ample room for entertainment, dancefloor and 450+ seated guests.
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies
Choose from an indoor or outdoor licensed setting for your ceremony. We are also licensed to stay open until 12 am.
Parking
There is a large free car park and generous overflow parking to accommodate all your guests.
Stay over
Discover our sumptuous bridal suite, in its own secluded bothy in the grounds. The Pike & Eel has 16 rooms and suites for your guests.
Fabulous scenery
And, of course, you can count on the photographs and videos of your very special day being spectacular against the wonderful, picturesque backdrop.
Catering
We work with some of the finest caterers in the business. Choose from our preferred list or let us know if you have a special wish.
Over 500 years of history
he history of The Pike and Eel goes back as far as the 1500s, but this area was connected with significant historical events as early as the Roman conquest. For hundreds of years people have crossed the river here, cutting short what would have been a 10-mile round trip to reach the other side by road. Overcote Ferry and this ancient inn connected the villages of Holywell cum Needingworth with Fen Drayton and Swavesy on the other side of The Great Ouse. Much of the building that you see today dates back to the 1700s and tells a story that is rich in history and intrigue. At one end of the oak panelled bar there are two interconnecting rooms, the first with a large inglenook and the second with a mysterious door that leads to a secret passage tunnelling out beneath the building. Legend has it that Oliver Cromwell held council of war here and given that he moved his family to St Ives in 1631 and went on to inherit a house in Ely in 1636 (now a museum), it seems quite possible that he would have spent time here.










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