Eye, Thorney and Newborough
Ward in Peterborough, England
| Coordinates: | 52.617, -0.146 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 25 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01733 (Peterborough) |
The ward to the east of Peterborough centres on the villages of Eye, Thorney and Newborough, a largely rural, low-lying part of the Fens where drainage channels, ditches and the nearby River Nene shape the landscape. The area’s flat horizons, grazing meadows and pockets of wetland attract strong birdlife and give it a distinctly agricultural and open feel compared with the city to the west.
Thorney is best known for its medieval abbey heritage and a compact village core of stone and brick houses, while Eye and Newborough are smaller, close-knit communities with parish churches, village halls and local pubs. The local economy remains heavily agricultural, supplemented by small businesses and many residents who commute into Peterborough, and community events and conservation interests keep a strong local identity.
Postcode districts covering Eye, Thorney and Newborough
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Corby 24.4 miles39.2 km
- Wisbech 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Spalding 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Huntingdon 19.2 miles31 km
- March 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Stamford 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Ely 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Bourne 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Market Deeping 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Whittlesey 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Oakham 24.9 miles40.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Thorney Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Eye Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Borough Fen Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Newborough Built-up area 3.5 miles5.6 km
- East Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Dogsthorpe Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Whittlesey North West Ward 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Crowland Built-up area 4 miles6.4 km
- King's Dyke Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Whittlesey Built-up area 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Park Ward 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Gunthorpe Ward 4.4 miles7 km
Example postcodes in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
PE6 7RB, PE6 0FR, PE1 3TD, PE6 7XE, PE6 7YX, PE6 0PE, PE6 0SN, PE6 7YE, PE6 7SR … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 51.6 miles83.1 km
- Luton Airport 52.1 miles83.9 km
- Whittlesea Railway Station 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Peterborough Railway Station 5.2 miles8.4 km
Hotels in Eye, Thorney and Newborough Ad
- Park Inn by Radisson Peterborough 3
- Thorpe Lodge Hotel
- The Bull Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection 4
- The Pearl Hotel 4
- Newark Hotel Peterborough
Schools in Eye, Thorney and Newborough
- Calman Colaiste (Kisimul Group) Special
- Eye C of E Primary School Primary
- Park House Independent - special
- The Duke of Bedford Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Fengate Archaeological site 3.8 miles6 km
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 4.4 miles7.2 km
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 5.2 miles8.4 km
- London Road Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Burghley House Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.7 miles22 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.1 km
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Normanton Park Estate 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 19.9 miles32 km