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 miles
- Bedford 22.4 miles
- Stevenage 22 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 22.2 miles
- Hitchin 21.3 miles
- Haverhill 17.2 miles
- Huntingdon 15 miles
- Newmarket 15.4 miles
- Kempston Hardwick 24.3 miles
- Kempston 24 miles
- Ely 17.4 miles
- Biggleswade 14.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Barton Built-up area 0.2 miles
- Harston & Comberton Ward 0.7 miles
- Grantchester Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Comberton Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Coton Built-up area 1.9 miles
- South Trumpington Parish 2.1 miles
- Haslingfield Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Newnham Ward 2.1 miles
- Trumpington Ward 2.3 miles
- Harlton Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Little Eversden Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Hauxton Built-up area 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Barton
CB23 7BH, CB23 7BE, CB23 7AQ, CB23 7BB, CB23 7BL, CB23 7AX, CB23 7AS, CB23 7BG, CB23 7AG … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 21.8 miles
- Luton Airport 28 miles
- Cambridge Railway Station 3.4 miles
- Shelford Railway Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Barton Ad
- The Regent Aparthotel 3 3.1 miles
- Wilde Cambridge City Centre 4 3.1 miles
- West Court- Jesus College 3.2 miles
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 2.7 miles
- Turing Locke Cambridge 4 2.8 miles
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre 4 3 miles
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 3.3 miles
- Ibis Cambridge Hotel 3 3.4 miles
- The Gonville Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 4 3.2 miles
- Christs College Cambridge Accommodation 3 3.1 miles
Schools in Barton
- Barton C of E VA Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 2.8 miles
- University of Cambridge University 2.9 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 2.9 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 3 miles
- Trinity College College 3 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 3.1 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 4.7 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 5.4 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 6.9 miles
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 13.1 miles
- Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13.2 miles