Barton
Parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.182, 0.06 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 40 55 |
Barton is a small village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, lying on the rural fringe of Cambridge. The landscape is a mix of arable farmland and traditional lanes with cottages and a village green, giving it a distinctly rural feel while being within easy reach of the city, which makes it popular with commuters and families seeking country living close to urban amenities.
The settlement has a long history reflected in its church and older buildings and retains a strong community focus, with a village hall, local clubs and occasional fêtes and events. Economically the area combines farming and small local enterprises, and recreationally it appeals to walkers and cyclists who enjoy the quiet lanes and surrounding countryside.
Postcode districts covering Barton
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Bedford 22.4 miles36 km
- Stevenage 22 miles35.4 km
- Bishop's Stortford 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Hitchin 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Haverhill 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Huntingdon 15 miles24.1 km
- Newmarket 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Kempston Hardwick 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Kempston 24 miles38.7 km
- Ely 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Biggleswade 14.7 miles23.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Barton Built-up area 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Harston & Comberton Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Grantchester Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Comberton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Coton Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- South Trumpington Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Haslingfield Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Newnham Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Trumpington Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Harlton Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Little Eversden Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hauxton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
Example postcodes in Barton
CB23 7BB, CB23 7AX, CB23 7AR, CB23 7AE, CB23 7AB, CB23 7BD, CB23 7AW, CB23 7BE, CB23 7AQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Luton Airport 28 miles45 km
- Cambridge Railway Station 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Shelford Railway Station 4.1 miles6.6 km
Hotels near Barton Ad
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Selwyn College 2.3 miles3.7 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Red Lion 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Gonville Hotel 4 3.2 miles5.1 km
- The Varsity Hotel & Spa 4 3.1 miles5.1 km
Schools in Barton
- Barton C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 2.8 miles4.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 3 miles4.8 km
- Trinity College College 3 miles4.8 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 6.9 miles11 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.2 miles21.2 km