Glinton and Castor
Ward in Peterborough, England
| Coordinates: | 52.615, -0.312 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 14 03 |
| Dialling code: | 01733 (Peterborough) |
The area covers the neighbouring villages of Glinton and Castor on the northern edge of Peterborough, where gravel uplands meet the low-lying The Fens beside the River Nene. Largely residential and popular with commuters into Peterborough, it still feels distinctly villagey thanks to greens, local pubs, primary schools and active community groups.
Both villages have a strong sense of history: Castor in particular shows evidence of Roman and medieval occupation and its parish church preserves very old stonework, while nearby Castor Hanglands is a recognised SSSI with ancient woodland and uncommon flora. Agriculture and small local businesses remain visible in the landscape, and easy access to riverside walks and Peterborough’s amenities makes the area attractive to families and walkers.
Postcode districts covering Glinton and Castor
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 3.1 miles
- Kettering 22.3 miles
- Kettering Town 22.5 miles
- Corby 18 miles
- Grantham 24.6 miles
- Wisbech 20.4 miles
- Spalding 13.4 miles
- Huntingdon 19.8 miles
- March 17.4 miles
- Stamford 7.9 miles
- Bourne 10.8 miles
- Market Deeping 4.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Marholm Parish 0.5 miles
- Etton Parish 1.2 miles
- Werrington Ward 1.5 miles
- Glinton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Helpston Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Bretton Parish 2.1 miles
- Peakirk Parish 2.4 miles
- Paston and Walton Ward 2.5 miles
- Gunthorpe Ward 2.6 miles
- Ravensthorpe Ward 2.7 miles
- Castor Parish 2.9 miles
- Upton Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Glinton and Castor
PE5 7BZ, PE6 9DA, PE6 7AB, PE6 7NX, PE6 9AR, PE6 7HN, PE6 7HX, PE6 9BQ, PE6 7NB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 45.1 miles
- Luton Airport 51.2 miles
- Peterborough Railway Station 3.8 miles
- Stamford Railway Station 7.4 miles
Hotels in Glinton and Castor Ad
- Dragonfly Hotel Peterborough 3
- The Bluebell
- Holiday Inn Peterborough West 4
- Premier Inn Peterborough North 3
Schools in Glinton and Castor
- Arthur Mellows Village College Secondary
- Castor C of E Primary School Primary
- Northborough Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 4.1 miles
- Fengate Archaeological site 4.6 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Burghley House Historic site 6.2 miles
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 7.1 miles
- Walcot Hall Estate 12 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 12.8 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 13.5 miles
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 14.9 miles
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 15.1 miles