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 5SH, CB7 5SG, CB7 5QU, CB7 7AE, CB7 5RB, CB7 5BF, CB7 5QS, CB7 5ZP, CB7 5RU … 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
- The Jockey Club Rooms 6.8 miles
- Tuddenham Mill Luxury Hotel 5 5.7 miles
- The Old Hall Ely 5 6 miles
- The Riverside House Hotel 3 4.1 miles
- Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles
- Poets House 7.6 miles
- Riverside Inn 5 7.1 miles
- Best Western Heath Court Hotel 3 6.6 miles
- Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 7.5 miles
- Kings Newmarket 4 6.8 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