Swavesey
Built-up area in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.295, -0.006 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 36 68 |
| Population: | 2,463 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
Swavesey is a compact village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, sitting roughly eight miles north‑west of Cambridge. It occupies slightly higher ground at the edge of the Fens, a setting reflected in its name (the old “‑ey” ending denoting an island) and surrounded by fertile agricultural land with a mix of older stone and brick buildings alongside more modern housing.
The village has a strong community feel centred on its village college, sports clubs, pubs and community-run facilities, and many residents commute into Cambridge or use nearby roads for work. Historically a medieval parish, Swavesey still retains a parish church with medieval roots and an active programme of village events, reflecting a blend of rural tradition and the commuter-influenced economy of the wider district.
Postcode districts covering Swavesey
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Cambridge 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Bedford 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Rushden 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Haverhill 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Huntingdon 8.1 miles13 km
- March 18 miles28.9 km
- Newmarket 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Kempston 24.2 miles39 km
- Ely 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Biggleswade 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Royston 16.8 miles27.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Over Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Fen Drayton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Boxworth Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Conington Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Holywell-cum-Needingworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Lolworth Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Longstanton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Needingworth Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Northstowe Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Fenstanton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Willingham Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Over & Willingham Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Swavesey
CB24 4AL, CB24 4GH, CB24 4AH, CB24 4RR, CB24 4GL, CB24 4TT, CB24 4TR, CB24 4RZ, CB24 4GQ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 30.1 miles48.5 km
- Luton Airport 32.9 miles52.9 km
- Huntingdon Railway Station 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Waterbeach Railway Station 8.9 miles14.3 km
Hotels near Swavesey Ad
- The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 4 3.4 miles5.5 km
- The Red Lion 5.6 miles8.9 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Pike & Eel Hotel and Marina 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- The Old Bridge 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Ramada Cambridge 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- The Three Pickerels 4 9.5 miles15.3 km
Schools in Swavesey
- Swavesey Primary School Primary
- Swavesey Village College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Bridge Road Stadium 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Trinity College College 8.1 miles13 km
- University of Cambridge University 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 10 miles16 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.6 miles20.2 km