Gamlingay
Ward in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.155, -0.202 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 23 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01767 (Sandy) |
Gamlingay is an electoral ward and village in the district of South Cambridgeshire in Cambridgeshire, England, sitting close to the county boundary with Bedfordshire and within easy commuting distance of Cambridge. It retains a rural character surrounded by arable farmland and patches of ancient woodland, most notably Gamlingay Wood, a recognised site for its diverse spring flora and veteran trees.
The settlement has a compact historic centre of traditional brick and thatch buildings, a medieval church and an active community life with village halls, clubs and pubs; local amenities serve a mixed population of long-standing farming families and newer commuters. Historically the area evolved around agriculture and local trades, and today combines conservation interest with small businesses and a quiet residential feel popular with those seeking easy access to the city while enjoying countryside surroundings.
Postcode districts covering Gamlingay
Most populated places nearby
- Milton Keynes 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Luton 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Cambridge 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Bedford 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Stevenage 17.4 miles28 km
- Welwyn Garden City 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Dunstable 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Wellingborough 23.6 miles38 km
- Bletchley and Fenny Stratford 24.8 miles40 km
- Rushden 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Hitchin 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Harpenden 24.5 miles39.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Gamlingay Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Waresley-cum-Tetworth Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Everton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Waresley Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Potton Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Wrestlingworth and Cockayne Hatley Parish 2.6 miles4.3 km
- Abbotsley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sutton Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Little Gransden Built-up area 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Hatley Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Wrestlingworth Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Great Gransden Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Gamlingay
SG19 3JD, SG19 3JY, SG19 3JP, SG19 3LS, SG19 2JD, SG19 3FB, SG19 3QU, SG19 3DE, SG19 3JW … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 20.6 miles33.1 km
- Stansted Airport 26.3 miles42.3 km
- Sandy Railway Station 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Biggleswade Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km
Hotels near Gamlingay Ad
- The Willows Training Centre 5 miles8.1 km
- The Eaton Oak 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Woodlands Event Centre 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf 5 miles8.1 km
- The Crown Pub, Dining & Rooms 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Stay Inn Express 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa 4 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Stratton Cottage Guesthouse 5 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Cornfields Hotel & Restaurant 8.6 miles13.9 km
Local points of interest
- Hayley Wood Forest 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Moot Hall Museum 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Wrest House Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 14 miles22.5 km
- Trinity College College 14 miles22.6 km
- University of Cambridge University 14 miles22.6 km
- Silsoe College - Cranfield University College 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 14.2 miles22.9 km