Duxford
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.102, 0.164 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 48 47 |
Duxford is a compact ward in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, set in gently rolling fen‑edge countryside a short drive south of Cambridge. The area combines a historic village core with surrounding farmland and pockets of modern housing, giving it a semi‑rural character popular with commuters and families while retaining a strong village identity.
Its most striking feature is the former airfield at Duxford, now home to the Imperial War Museum Duxford and a cluster of aviation businesses; the museum and regular airshows are major cultural and economic draws that boost local tourism and support specialist employment. The ward also contains a number of listed buildings and conservation areas, active community groups and village amenities that reflect a blend of historic roots and contemporary commuter‑belt life.
Postcode districts covering Duxford
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 6.9 miles
- Harlow 23.2 miles
- Stevenage 20.4 miles
- Braintree 22.4 miles
- Bishop's Stortford 16.2 miles
- Hitchin 21.2 miles
- Haverhill 11.5 miles
- Hertford 23.5 miles
- Huntingdon 22 miles
- Sudbury 24.7 miles
- Newmarket 14.5 miles
- Ely 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Whittlesford Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Duxford Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Sawston Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Pampisford Parish 1.5 miles
- Hinxton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Heathfield Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Ickleton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Thriplow and Heathfield Parish 2.5 miles
- Babraham Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Great Abington Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Thriplow Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Great Chesterford Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Duxford
CB22 3UY, CB10 1SH, CB22 4SD, CB10 1SX, CB10 1ST, CB10 1RE, CB22 4SG, CB22 4QB, CB22 4AB … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 15.3 miles
- Luton Airport 27.6 miles
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Great Chesterford Railway Station 3.2 miles
Hotels in Duxford Ad
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3
- The Lodge Duxford 4
- The Red Lion Hotel 3
Schools in Duxford
- Babraham C of E (VC) Primary School Primary
- Duxford C of E Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 6.1 miles
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 6.2 miles
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 6.4 miles
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 7 miles
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 7.2 miles
- University of Cambridge University 7.2 miles
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 7.3 miles
- Trinity College College 7.5 miles
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 7.6 miles
- Wimpole Estate Estate 9.5 miles
- Bridge Road Stadium 9.9 miles
- Hayley Wood Forest 12.1 miles