Sawtry
Parish in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.424, -0.272 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 17 82 |
| Population: | 5,252 |
Sawtry is a large village and civil parish in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, set north of Huntingdon and within easy reach of Peterborough. Its position close to main roads has made it a popular commuter base while retaining a semi‑rural character, with small businesses, farms and a modest industrial estate alongside local shops, pubs and community facilities.
The village stands near the site of a former medieval abbey and, although few monastic remains survive, the history is still reflected in local place‑names and occasional earthworks; nearby country lanes and the River Nene valley make it attractive to walkers and cyclists. Sawtry sustains an active community life through village halls, sports clubs and annual events, blending historic roots with modern housing and services.
Postcode districts covering Sawtry
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Cambridge 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Bedford 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Kettering 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Kettering Town 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Corby 18 miles29 km
- Wellingborough 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Rushden 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Wisbech 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Huntingdon 6.9 miles11.1 km
- March 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Stamford 18.5 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Sawtry Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Upton and Coppingford Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Conington Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Hamerton and Steeple Gidding Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Glatton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Little Gidding Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Wood Walton Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Alconbury Weston Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Buckworth Parish 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Great Gidding Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Holme Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Alconbury Weald Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Sawtry
PE28 5XJ, PE28 5XT, PE28 5RD, PE28 5SZ, PE28 5UQ, PE28 5FF, PE28 5TG, PE28 5PQ, PE28 5FG … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 38.2 miles61.4 km
- Stansted Airport 43 miles69.2 km
- Huntingdon Railway Station 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Peterborough Railway Station 10.5 miles16.9 km
Hotels near Sawtry Ad
- The Bell Inn Hotel, Stilton, Cambridgeshire 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Holiday Inn Huntingdon - Racecourse 3 6.6 miles10.6 km
- The Old Bridge 3 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Peterborough 3 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Milestone Peterborough Hotel A1m, Sure Hotel Collection 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough 4 9 miles14.5 km
- Days Inn Peterborough 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Holiday Inn Peterborough West 4 9.8 miles15.7 km
Schools in Sawtry
- Sawtry Infants' School Primary
- Sawtry Junior Academy Primary
- Sawtry Village Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 1.9 miles3 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.3 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 9.9 miles16 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Fengate Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.1 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 12 miles19.4 km
- Nene Park Stadium 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Burghley House Historic site 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.9 miles27.2 km