Fenstanton
Built-up area in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.298, -0.071 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 31 68 |
| Population: | 2,639 |
| Dialling code: | 01480 (Huntingdon) |
Fenstanton is a compact village on the north bank of the River Great Ouse, traditionally part of Huntingdonshire and now within the administrative county of Cambridgeshire in England. It sits amid the flat, fertile fenland that characterises the area and lies close to St Ives and within easy commuting distance of Cambridge, giving it a semi-rural feel despite good transport links.
The village has a long history reflected in its medieval parish church and a settlement pattern that points to early agricultural roots; local life combines farming, small businesses and a significant commuter population. Community amenities and village events, together with nearby waterways and countryside, make it a pleasant local centre with quiet historic character rather than a bustling urban hub.
Postcode districts covering Fenstanton
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Cambridge 11 miles17.7 km
- Bedford 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Rushden 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Huntingdon 5.5 miles8.9 km
- March 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Newmarket 20.5 miles33 km
- Kempston Hardwick 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Kempston 22 miles35.5 km
- Ely 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Biggleswade 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Royston 17.1 miles27.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Fen Drayton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Conington Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Hemingford Grey Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- St. Ives South Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hilton Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- St. Ives Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Swavesey Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- St. Ives West Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Hemingford Abbots Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Needingworth Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Elsworth Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Fenstanton
PE28 9LX, PE28 9HW, PE28 9HT, PE28 9HR, PE28 9LD, PE28 9LF, PE28 9JR, PE28 9FE, PE28 9LU … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 31.4 miles50.5 km
- Luton Airport 31.9 miles51.3 km
- Huntingdon Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km
- St. Neots Railway Station 8.7 miles14 km
Hotels near Fenstanton Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 1.7 miles2.8 km
- The Old Bridge 3 5 miles8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina 3 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Dolphin Hotel Cambridge 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse 3 7 miles11.3 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Stay Inn Express 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Red Lion 8.1 miles13 km
- Slepe Hall Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
Schools in Fenstanton
- Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 8.7 miles14.1 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Trinity College College 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.3 miles16.6 km
- University of Cambridge University 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 10.5 miles16.9 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 10.6 miles17 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18.1 km