Wilburton
Built-up area in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.351, 0.178 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 74 |
| Population: | 1,013 |
| Dialling code: | 01353 (Ely) |
Wilburton is a compact village and civil parish in East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, sitting on the edge of the low-lying The Fens a few miles from Ely. Its landscape is dominated by fertile arable farmland and the network of drainage channels that reclaimed the fens, making it a quietly scenic spot for country walks and birdwatching.
Despite its modest size the village has a strong community feel and a long history: late Bronze Age metalwork found locally gave its name to the "Wilburton‑Wallington" archaeological phase. The local economy remains largely agricultural, with many residents commuting to nearby towns and Cambridge, while village institutions such as the parish church and village hall sustain social life and regular events.
Postcode districts covering Wilburton
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Cambridge 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Bury St. Edmunds 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Wisbech 21.8 miles35 km
- Haverhill 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Thetford 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Huntingdon 15.3 miles24.5 km
- March 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Newmarket 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Ely 5.1 miles8.1 km
- Royston 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Saffron Walden 22.9 miles36.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Stretham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Haddenham Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Chittering Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Wentworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Aldreth Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Witchford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Thetford Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Little Thetford Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Witcham Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Sutton Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Ely West Ward 4 miles6.4 km
- Barway Built-up area 4.5 miles7.3 km
Example postcodes in Wilburton
CB6 3RA, CB6 3QJ, CB6 3SD, CB6 3RB, CB6 3RT, CB6 3FL, CB6 3RP, CB6 3RL, CB6 3RJ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 32.3 miles51.9 km
- Luton Airport 40.2 miles64.7 km
- Ely Railway Station 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Waterbeach Railway Station 6.1 miles9.9 km
Hotels near Wilburton Ad
- The Old Hall Ely 5 5 miles8.1 km
- The Three Pickerels 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Poets House 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Riverside Inn 5 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Red Lion 7.4 miles12 km
- Lamb Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The High Flyer 5.1 miles8.3 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Novotel Cambridge North 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Holiday Inn Cambridge 4 8.2 miles13.3 km
Schools in Wilburton
- Wilburton C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 8 miles12.8 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Trinity College College 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 10.4 miles16.7 km
- University of Cambridge University 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 10.5 miles16.9 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Newmarket Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 17.3 miles27.8 km