Isleham
Built-up area in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.342, 0.412 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 64 74 |
| Population: | 2,228 |
Isleham is a small village and civil parish in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, sited on the gravel terrace above the River Lark and on the edge of the fenland landscape. Its name reflects its raised "island" position in a once marshy area, and it lies within easy reach of market towns such as Ely and the city of Cambridge.
The village is best known for the spectacular Bronze Age metalwork hoard found there, and Roman and medieval remains have also been uncovered, so it has a strong archaeological profile alongside a medieval parish church and traditional village architecture. Today Isleham feels rural and community‑focused, with arable farming still central to the local economy, riverside walks, a village hall and pubs that host regular events and maintain a lively social scene.
Postcode districts covering Isleham
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 15.2 miles
- Bury St. Edmunds 14.9 miles
- Wisbech 24.6 miles
- Haverhill 17.9 miles
- Thetford 15.1 miles
- March 19.8 miles
- Newmarket 6.4 miles
- Ely 7.5 miles
- Saffron Walden 23.2 miles
- Mildenhall 3.6 miles
- Downham Market 18.1 miles
- Chatteris 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fordham & Isleham Ward 1.3 miles
- Freckenham Built-up area 2 miles
- West Row Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Fordham Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Down Field Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Chippenham Built-up area 3 miles
- Soham Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Worlington Built-up area 3.1 miles
- The Rows Ward 3.4 miles
- Mildenhall Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Beck Row Built-up area 3.6 miles
- Mildenhall Queensway Ward 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Isleham
CB7 5UY, CB7 7AJ, CB7 5SN, CB7 5BF, CB7 5RP, CB7 5SG, CB7 7AF, CB7 5RA, CB7 5SP … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 32.4 miles
- Norwich International Airport 43.3 miles
- Kennett Railway Station 5.6 miles
- Shippea Hill Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Isleham Ad
- Worlington Hall 4 3.3 miles
- The Riverside House Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- The Old Hall Ely 5 6 miles
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 5.7 miles
- The Bell Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Poets House 4 7.6 miles
- The Royal Standard 3 7.2 miles
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles
- The Bull Inn 5 5 miles
- The Jockey Club Rooms 6.9 miles
Schools in Isleham
- Isleham C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.5 miles
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 7.4 miles
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 9.7 miles
- Elveden Hall Estate 11.7 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 12.6 miles
- Ickworth House Estate 13.3 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 14.1 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 14.4 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 15.5 miles
- Trinity College College 15.6 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 15.6 miles
- University of Cambridge University 15.6 miles