Whittlesford
Parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.109, 0.143 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 46 47 |
| Population: | 1,536 |
Whittlesford is a compact village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, in eastern England, sitting a few miles south of Cambridge beside the small valley of the River Cam. The settlement grew up around a historic river crossing and retains a mix of stone and thatched cottages, a medieval parish church and lanes that reflect its rural origins, while Whittlesford Parkway station gives easy rail access towards Cambridge and London.
Life here combines traditional agriculture and market‑garden roots with a more recent commuter economy; many residents work in nearby towns but local community groups, a village hall and a pub keep a strong social life. The parish also benefits from being close to Duxford, where the Imperial War Museum Duxford and airfield frequently draw visitors, so there is a steady modest flow of tourism alongside the quieter countryside character.
Postcode districts covering Whittlesford
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Harlow 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Stevenage 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Braintree 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Bishop's Stortford 16.7 miles26.8 km
- Hitchin 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Haverhill 12.4 miles20 km
- Hertford 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Huntingdon 21.1 miles34 km
- Newmarket 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Ely 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Ware 21.8 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Whittlesford Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Heathfield Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Duxford Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Sawston Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Thriplow and Heathfield Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Thriplow Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Pampisford Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Newton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Hinxton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Little Shelford Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Shelford Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ickleton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Whittlesford
CB22 4NX, CB22 4XY, CB22 4NL, CB22 4YS, CB22 4AS, CB22 4NE, CB22 4NW, CB22 4LY, CB22 4LZ … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Luton Airport 27.1 miles43.6 km
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Shelford Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Whittlesford Ad
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 1 mile1.7 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Three Hills 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 1 mile1.6 km
- Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant 3 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 5.9 miles9.6 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
Schools in Whittlesford
- William Westley C of E VC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 6.6 miles10.6 km
- University of Cambridge University 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Trinity College College 6.8 miles11 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 9.3 miles15 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.8 km