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Coordinates:52.282, 0.484
OS grid ref:TL 69 67
Dialling code: 01638 (Newmarket)

The small rural parish of Kennett sits in the district of East Cambridgeshire in Cambridgeshire, close to the border with Suffolk and within easy reach of the market town of Newmarket. The surrounding landscape is largely agricultural, with hedged lanes and open arable fields that give the area a quietly pastoral character.

Historically the village has modest roots and retains a number of older buildings and a traditional parish atmosphere; local life tends to revolve around community events and the countryside economy. Proximity to Newmarket brings an equestrian influence and employment opportunities, while many residents commute to larger towns for services, leaving a small, close-knit community with limited amenities but strong rural identity.

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Transport links

  • Airport Stansted Airport 29.4 miles47.3 km
  • Airport Norwich International Airport 43.2 miles69.6 km
  • Railway station Kennett Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
  • Railway station Newmarket Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km

Local points of interest

  • Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles9.1 km
  • West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Historic site 6.7 miles10.8 km
  • Ickworth House Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.4 miles13.5 km
  • Elveden Hall Estate 10.9 miles17.6 km
  • Abbey Stadium Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km
  • Bridge Road Stadium 15.9 miles25.6 km
  • Grand Arcade Shopping centre 16.2 miles26.1 km
  • Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 16.3 miles26.2 km
  • Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 16.3 miles26.2 km
  • Trinity College College 16.3 miles26.3 km
  • University of Cambridge University 16.3 miles26.3 km