Conveniently near a train station, The Red Lion offers travelers cooked-to-order breakfast and authentic British cuisine. Guests can relax in the garden, warm by the lobby fireplace, or use high-speed WiFi. Attentive staff provides luggage storage and wedding services.
Located in Cambridge, The Red Lion is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at RSPB Fowlmere Nature Reserve and Stockbridge Meadows Nature Reserve, while Imperial War Museum Duxford and Cambridge Junction are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fenner's or Abbey Stadium. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
Station Road East, Whittlesford Bridge, Cambridge, England, CB22 4NL
What's nearby
Imperial War Museum Duxford
3 min drive - 3.3 km
Wandlebury Country Park
8 min drive - 10.8 km
River Cam
9 min drive - 13.3 km
Sawston Hall
3 min drive - 3.3 km
Addenbrooke's Hospital
12 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Whittlesford Parkway Station
2 min walk
Stansted Airport (STN)
28 min drive
Restaurants
The Three Tuns
5 min drive
McDonald's
11 min walk
SmallTown
5 min drive
Cambridge Building
6 min drive
The Red Lion Inn
3 min drive
About this property
The Red Lion
Hotel near Imperial War Museum Duxford
At The Red Lion, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Red Lion, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
Luggage storage, 4 meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
A banquet hall and wedding services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Red Lion
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
2,141 square feet of conference space
4 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
1 step to reach entrance
3 accessible parking spaces
No elevator (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
iPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Red Lion Cambridge
Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Cambridge
The Red Lion Hotel Cambridge
Frequently asked questions
Is The Red Lion pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Red Lion on 10 March 2026 start from AED 444, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Red Lion?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Red Lion?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).
Where is The Red Lion located?
Situated in Cambridge, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sawston Hall. Chilford Hall Vineyard and Wandlebury Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Whittlesford Parkway Station is only a 2-minute walk.
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Reviews
The Red Lion Reviews
7.4
Good
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An older property nice outside space. Good food menu.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
James
14 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely hotel near Cambridge with a railway station nearby
The staff were very helpful and friendly and welcomed us on our arrival
Brett and his team are all doing a great job in a friendly and professional manner
The food was good with a different but adequate menu
Room was absolutely fine for one. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Fish and chips was very nice. Breakfast was great - probably too big! I’ll book again definitely.
The hotel was clean and nice to stay in. But we had a booking for the Sunday night. And was not informed that the bar and Resturant closed at 18:00. Not good as we did not finish work till 18:00. So that did spoil our stay.
A lovely two night stay at the Red Lion.
Myself and my daughter were visiting the air show at Duxford airfield.
The hotel is ideally situated for that location and we walked to the airfield on Saturday morning.
The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming. The rooms were clean and comfortable and l slept well.
There is a good choice of food at the Red Lion. The portions are generous and it is well cooked and tasty,
The full English breakfast was a great way to start the day, there are other options on the breakfast menu as well as cereal and toast.
You also have a wide range of beers and lagers at the bar, my preference is for locally brewed ales, which i enjoyed here.
Overall I had a great weekend and will certainly return and can highly recommended this hotel. Thank you.
Alun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff
10 May 2025
Liked: Amenities
I like that:
- It’s near this neat old church, for starters.
- it has a quaint old English world feel to it, something I’d hoped to experience while here in England for the 1st (& very likely, not my last) time
- it has very good service from the workers.
Next time, I’ll organize my tour of the university better & when I do, just guess where I’ll be staying ;)
The management describe it as a modern day coaching in and that is a good description.
The staff were lovely, and the breakfast was first rate.
If I have any gripe is about the bathroom. I hit my head on the low ceiling a couple of times and there was a bath with a hand held shower attachment but no shower curtain and the ow ceiling meant I couldn’t stand to use it.
Just staying one night, really nice place, ive stayed here many times before.
Breakfast was excellent this time (last time you had to walk to the horrid modern place next door due to "Covid"
Friendly staff and excellent value for money.
I will be staying again.
Well done Red Lion.
Brilliant find very convenient for IWM Duxford. As a gluten intolerant pescatarian, I cannot fault the service and quality of the food. Despite there being nothing on the menu suitable for me to eat, chef made me truly delicious fishy main and gluten free dessert. Fantastic.