Barrington
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.144, -0.012 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 36 51 |
Barrington is a small, largely rural ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, sitting on the southern approaches to Cambridge. The landscape is a mix of arable fields, hedgerows and public footpaths, with a handful of villages and hamlets; many residents commute into Cambridge or work in nearby research and tech sectors while enjoying easy access to the city’s amenities.
Historically the area has medieval roots visible in its village church and several listed buildings, and local life centres on village halls, pubs and volunteer groups. Agriculture and small businesses remain important to the local economy, and a number of conservation areas and nature features help preserve wildlife and the ward’s distinctly rural character, giving it the feel of a close‑knit community within the city’s commuter belt.
Postcode districts covering Barrington
Most populated places nearby
- Luton 25 miles40.2 km
- Cambridge 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Bedford 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Stevenage 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Welwyn Garden City 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Bishop's Stortford 20.5 miles33 km
- Hitchin 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Haverhill 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Hertford 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Huntingdon 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Newmarket 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Ampthill 22.1 miles35.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Orwell Built-up area 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Great Eversden Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Little Eversden Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Wimpole Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Harlton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Barrington Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Arrington Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kingston Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Haslingfield Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Toft Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Shepreth Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Whaddon Parish 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Barrington
CB22 7GA, SG8 5QP, SG8 0BJ, CB22 7RN, CB23 1HJ, SG8 5PW, SG8 5QZ, SG8 5QX, CB22 7RR … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Luton Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- Shepreth Railway Station 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Foxton Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
Hotels near Barrington
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Selwyn College 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4 6.7 miles10.8 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Sheene Mill 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- The Red Lion 9 miles14.5 km
- Gonville Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
Schools in Barrington
- Barrington C of E VC Primary School Primary
- Petersfield C of E Aided Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 4 miles6.5 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 6.8 miles11 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 6.8 miles11 km
- University of Cambridge University 6.9 miles11.2 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 7 miles11.2 km
- Trinity College College 7 miles11.3 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 13.1 miles21 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 13.5 miles21.7 km