Caxton & Papworth
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.241, -0.094 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 30 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
The area around Caxton and Papworth Everard in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England is a largely rural patchwork of small villages, farmland and historic lanes on the north‑west fringe of the district. Notable local landmarks include the curious roadside relic of Caxton Gibbet and several medieval parish churches, while the landscape and settlement pattern still reflect centuries of agricultural life even as it sits within commuting distance of Cambridge.
Socially and economically the area mixes traditional farming communities with local industry and small business, particularly around Papworth Everard which hosts business parks and light industry; the village also carried a long association with Papworth Hospital before many services moved to Cambridge. Life here tends to centre on village halls, pubs and clubs, with an active community calendar and a character that balances quiet country living with links to nearby urban centres.
Postcode districts covering Caxton & Papworth
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 24.4 miles
- Cambridge 10.1 miles
- Bedford 17.1 miles
- Stevenage 23.7 miles
- Rushden 21.4 miles
- Hitchin 21.4 miles
- Haverhill 24.9 miles
- Huntingdon 7.8 miles
- March 22.6 miles
- Newmarket 21.2 miles
- Ampthill 22.7 miles
- Kempston Hardwick 20 miles
Neighbouring places
- Papworth Everard Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Elsworth Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Knapwell Parish 1.5 miles
- Cambourne Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Caxton Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Eltisley Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Yelling Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Papworth St. Agnes Parish 2.7 miles
- Hilton Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Conington Parish 3.3 miles
- Croxton Parish 3.3 miles
- Highfields Caldecote Built-up area 3.4 miles
Example postcodes in Caxton & Papworth
CB23 4JY, CB23 3AE, CB23 3UN, CB23 3XP, CB23 3QZ, CB23 3PB, PE19 6TJ, CB23 3UL, CB23 3QJ … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 27.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 28.3 miles
- St. Neots Railway Station 6.5 miles
- Huntingdon Railway Station 7.3 miles
Hotels in Caxton & Papworth Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3
- Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa 4
- Stay Inn Express, Cambridge 3
Schools in Caxton & Papworth
- Elsworth C of E VA Primary School Primary
- Pendragon Community Primary School Primary
- The Newton Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hayley Wood Forest 5.2 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 7.2 miles
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 8.8 miles
- Trinity College College 9.3 miles
- University of Cambridge University 9.4 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 9.5 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 9.5 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 9.5 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 10 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 10.7 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.8 miles