Burwell
Ward in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.278, 0.329 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 59 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01638 (Newmarket) |
Burwell is a sizeable fen-edge village and ward in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, sitting on the edge of the low-lying Fens with a network of drains and the historic Burwell Lode providing a link to the waterways that shaped the area. It lies within easy reach of Cambridge, making it a mix of agricultural landscape, waterside meadows and commuter-friendly housing while retaining a strong sense of place derived from its riverside setting and fenland character.
The ward combines a long rural history with a lively community life: a medieval parish church and pockets of historic buildings sit alongside a village museum and seasonal events that celebrate local rural traditions. The local economy still leans on farming and small businesses, but many residents commute to nearby towns and cities, and there are active local groups, pubs and shops that keep village social life vibrant.
Postcode districts covering Burwell
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Haverhill 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Thetford 20.1 miles32.4 km
- Huntingdon 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Sudbury 24.1 miles38.8 km
- March 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Newmarket 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Ely 9 miles14.5 km
- Royston 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Saffron Walden 18 miles29 km
- Mildenhall 8.8 miles14.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Burwell Built-up area 0 miles0 km
- Reach Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Exning Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Swaffham Prior Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Landwade Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Wicken Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Down Field Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Newmarket North Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Newmarket West Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Soham South Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Swaffham Bulbeck Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Fordham Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
Example postcodes in Burwell
CB25 0BN, CB25 0HB, CB25 0DP, CB25 0DS, CB25 0AP, CB25 0BL, CB25 0DY, CB25 0DL, CB25 0AY … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 27.4 miles44.1 km
- Luton Airport 40.7 miles65.4 km
- Newmarket Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Dullingham Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
Hotels near Burwell Ad
- The Jockey Club Rooms 4 miles6.4 km
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Best Western Heath Court Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.6 km
- The Old Hall Ely 5 7.5 miles12 km
- Kings Newmarket 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Riverside Inn 5 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 9.3 miles15 km
- Poets House 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Worlington Hall 4 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Red Lion 9.6 miles15.5 km
Schools in Burwell
- Burwell Village College (Primary) Primary
Local points of interest
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles14 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Trinity College College 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- University of Cambridge University 10.2 miles16.5 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 10.4 miles16.7 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 13.1 miles21.2 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 13.8 miles22.2 km