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 miles
- Cambridge 11 miles
- Bedford 19.9 miles
- Rushden 22.2 miles
- Huntingdon 5.5 miles
- March 18.6 miles
- Newmarket 20.5 miles
- Kempston Hardwick 23.1 miles
- Kempston 22 miles
- Ely 15.8 miles
- Biggleswade 16.6 miles
- Royston 17.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Fen Drayton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Conington Parish 1.6 miles
- Hemingford Grey Built-up area 1.7 miles
- St. Ives South Ward 1.8 miles
- Hilton Built-up area 2.1 miles
- St. Ives Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish 2.6 miles
- Swavesey Built-up area 2.7 miles
- St. Ives West Ward 2.8 miles
- Hemingford Abbots Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Needingworth Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Elsworth Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Fenstanton
PE28 9JG, PE28 9JW, PE28 9LF, PE28 9QQ, PE28 9QF, PE28 9LA, PE28 9JJ, PE28 9LU, PE28 9JZ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 31.4 miles
- Luton Airport 31.9 miles
- Huntingdon Railway Station 5.5 miles
- St. Neots Railway Station 8.7 miles
Hotels near Fenstanton Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 1.7 miles
- Slepe Hall Hotel 3 2.1 miles
- The Prince of Wales 3 1.6 miles
- The Golden Lion 4 1.7 miles
- Old Ferry Boat 3 2.1 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 5.4 miles
- Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina 3.3 miles
- Dolphin Hotel Cambridge 1.7 miles
- Black Bull Godmanchester 4.7 miles
- Travelodge Huntingdon Fenstanton 3 0.5 miles
Schools in Fenstanton
- Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 7.3 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 8.7 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 9.2 miles
- Trinity College College 10.2 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.3 miles
- University of Cambridge University 10.4 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 10.5 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 10.5 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 10.6 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.9 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 11.1 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles