Great Chesterford
Built-up area in Uttlesford, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 52.065, 0.199 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 50 43 |
| Population: | 1,494 |
| Dialling code: | 01799 (Saffron Walden) |
Great Chesterford in the district of Uttlesford, Essex, England is a compact riverside village on the banks of the River Cam, lying close to the Cambridgeshire border and within easy reach of Cambridge and Saffron Walden. It has a small railway station on the West Anglia Main Line and quick road access via the M11, which makes it a popular spot for commuters heading to Cambridge or London.
Beyond its commuter role the village is notable for its rich archaeological past - Roman and early medieval remains have been found locally - and retains a villagey feel with a conservation-minded core, a handful of local amenities and an active community life. The mix of historic interest, riverside setting and good transport links gives Great Chesterford a quietly attractive, semi-rural character.
Postcode districts covering Great Chesterford
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Harlow 20.8 miles33.6 km
- Stevenage 20 miles32.2 km
- Welwyn Garden City 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Braintree 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Bishop's Stortford 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Hitchin 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Hoddesdon 23.6 miles38 km
- Haverhill 10 miles16.1 km
- Hertford 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Huntingdon 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Sudbury 22.9 miles36.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Ickleton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hinxton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Littlebury Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Duxford Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Strethall Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Saffron Walden Castle Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hadstock Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Pampisford Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Elmdon Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Whittlesford Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Saffron Walden Audley Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Great Chesterford
CB10 1NT, CB10 1PP, CB10 1PH, CB10 1QA, CB10 1PU, CB10 1PL, CB10 1NN, CB10 1PZ, CB10 1QN … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Luton Airport 27.5 miles44.3 km
- Great Chesterford Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Whittlesford Parkway Railway Station 3.1 miles4.9 km
Hotels near Great Chesterford Ad
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 1.3 miles2.1 km
- The Three Hills 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge-Duxford M11, Jct.10 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 9.3 miles15 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Sorrento Hotel & Restaurant 3 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 9.3 miles15 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 10 miles16 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
Schools in Great Chesterford
- Great Chesterford C of E Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 9.3 miles15 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 10.1 miles16.2 km
- University of Cambridge University 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Trinity College College 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Tilty Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Wimpole Estate Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 12.7 miles20.5 km