Godmanchester
Built-up area in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.316, -0.166 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 25 70 |
| Population: | 6,506 |
| Dialling code: | 01480 (Huntingdon) |
Godmanchester is a small riverside town in the historic district of Huntingdonshire, within Cambridgeshire, England. Perched on the banks of the River Great Ouse between Huntingdon and St Ives, it has clear Roman and medieval roots and a compact historic centre of listed buildings, narrow streets and an old bridge that make it popular for riverside walks and local history enthusiasts.
Today the town mixes a strong community spirit - active clubs, annual events and conservation efforts - with a commuter economy, being within easy reach of Cambridge and Peterborough. Its blend of Georgian and Victorian architecture, riverside setting and accessible countryside gives it a quieter, characterful feel compared with larger nearby towns.
Postcode districts covering Godmanchester
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 18.6 miles30 km
- Cambridge 15 miles24.2 km
- Bedford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Kettering 23.6 miles38 km
- Kettering Town 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Corby 25 miles40.2 km
- Wellingborough 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Rushden 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Huntingdon 1.8 miles2.9 km
- March 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Newmarket 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Ampthill 24.5 miles39.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Godmanchester & Hemingford Abbots Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Huntingdon East Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Huntingdon North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Huntingdon Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hemingford Abbots Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Hemingford Grey & Houghton Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Houghton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Houghton and Wyton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Wyton-on-the-Hill Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Brampton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Offord D'Arcy and Offord Cluny Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Offord Cluny and Offord D'Arcy Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Godmanchester
PE29 2FJ, PE29 2HJ, PE29 2AQ, PE29 2AE, PE29 2DH, PE29 2NU, PE29 2HE, PE29 2LZ, PE29 2HF … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 31.7 miles51 km
- Stansted Airport 34.3 miles55.2 km
- Huntingdon Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- St. Neots Railway Station 6.7 miles10.8 km
Hotels near Godmanchester Ad
- The Old Bridge 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 3.9 miles6.4 km
- George Hotel Huntingdon by Greene King Inns 3 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- The Eaton Oak 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Dolphin Hotel Cambridge 4 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Stay Inn Express 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Slepe Hall Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.2 km
Schools in Godmanchester
- Godmanchester Community Academy Primary
- St Anne's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 3.1 miles5 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 6.8 miles11 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 13 miles21 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Trinity College College 14.2 miles22.8 km
- University of Cambridge University 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 14.4 miles23.2 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 14.5 miles23.3 km