Welcome to Huntingdon

Huntingdon is a market town located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse and is known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. The town has a population of around 25,000 people and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions.

One of the most notable landmarks in Huntingdon is the All Saints' Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is known for its stunning architecture and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Another popular attraction in the town is the Cromwell Museum, which is dedicated to the life and legacy of Oliver Cromwell, who was born in Huntingdon in 1599. The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts related to Cromwell's life and the English Civil War.

Huntingdon is also known for its beautiful parks and green spaces. The town has several parks, including Riverside Park, which is located along the River Great Ouse and features a variety of recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and picnicking. Other popular parks in the town include Hinchingbrooke Country Park and Huntingdon Racecourse, which is home to a variety of horse racing events throughout the year. Overall, Huntingdon is a charming town with a rich history and plenty of attractions to explore.

Local Schools

School	Details
Huntingdon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Elaine Lynch	Ambury Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1AD 01480375113 School Website
Huntingdon Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Palmer	Ambury Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1AD 01480375216 School Website
Godmanchester Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Fielden Bakker	Park Lane Godmanchester Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 2AG 01480375115 School Website
St Peters School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Bennet	St Peter's Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DD 01480459581 School Website
Hinchingbrooke School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Mark Patterson	Brampton Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3BN 01480375700 School Website
Stukeley Meadows Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Singleterry	Wertheim Way Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6UH 01480398060 School Website
Spring Common Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mrs Alex Tomkins	American Lane Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1TQ 01480377403 School Website
Hartford Junior School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rae Lee	Mayfield Crescent Hartford Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1UL 1480454695 School Website
Hartford Infant And Preschool Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Rae Lee	Mayfield Crescent Hartford Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1UL 1480398046 School Website
Cromwell Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Hannah Connor-James	Parkway Hinchingbrooke Park Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 6JA 01480437830 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 0.29 Miles

St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 7.27 Miles

Sandy Station Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1AW 14.77 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 15.54 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 16.28 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Airport Taxis Huntingdon 07761 196045 10 Market Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3NR 0.03 Miles
Avis Rent A Car 0844 544 6089 George Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3AB 0.08 Miles
M A Taxis 01480 435030 8 Walden Gro, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BB 0.11 Miles
Steves Taxis 01480 412333 27 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TA 0.16 Miles
Steve's Private Hire 01480 412444 27 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3TA 0.16 Miles
Johns Taxis 01480 450092 5 Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BQ 0.22 Miles
Mj Private Hire 01480 454832 10 Petersfield Villas/St. Peters Rd, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7YS 0.50 Miles
Taxis And Private Hire 01480 433384 14 Drake Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1RT 0.95 Miles
Adams Cars 01480 411717 6 Alms Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DY 0.97 Miles
Phoenix Taxis 01480 457576 19 Hamlet Close, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1PD 1.00 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Market Square Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Market Square Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Huntingdon Po (W H Smith) Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:14:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Millfield Court No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trinity Place Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Trinity Place Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Trinity Place Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Huntingdon (Ex)Po Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Germain Walk Collection Today available until:12:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15
Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End-Ermine Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Priory Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brampton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ambury Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
American Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nmp Cambs & Peterborough Ccg 01480 387125	Pathfinder House St Mary's Street Huntingdon PE29 3TN
Alternative Medical Scheme Cambridge 01480 387126	Pathfinder House Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3TN
Alternative Medical Scheme Hunts 01480 387126	Pathfinder House Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3TN
Alternative Medical Scheme Fenland 01480 387126	Pathfinder House Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3TN
Priory Fields Surgery 01480 413600	Priory Fields Surgery Nursery Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3RL

Local Stores

Godmanchester
32 Cambridge Road
Godmanchester
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE29 2BT
01480 433139
Store Website
1.03 miles

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SPAR-Alconbury
Home Farm Drive
Alconbury
PE28 4WD
03456 052604
Store Website
3.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Hospital
36-36A St. Johns Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3DG 01480 52601/52222 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 0.22 miles
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Animals Treated
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Above hours for planned consultations. 24Hr Emergency service at Hospital.

Companion Care (Huntingdon) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Huntingdon Retail Park St. Peters Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DZ 01480 270 670 huntingdon@vets4pets.com Website 1.61 miles
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Medivet Brampton
Brampton Veterinary Clinic 56 High Street Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TH 01480 433566 brampton@medivet.co.uk Website 1.77 miles
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Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic Ltd
Fellowes Farm Abbots Ripton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2LL 01487 773333 vets@fellowesfarm.com Website 4.39 miles
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Emergencies Only Please call 07717836178 in case of emergency
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
Unit 4 Burleigh Centre Constable St. Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3ER 01480 300389 4.75 miles

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Medivet St Ives
7 Station Road St Ives Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE27 5BH 01480 463170 st.ives@medivet.co.uk Website 4.91 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Nice Walk For A Hot Day. Lots Of Places For Swimming. A Bit Boring Though. 1 Post St Godmanchester 0.80 miles Postcode For Car Park: Pe29 2Ej

Location what3words nutty.nagging.nation

Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Lovely Varied Walks With Different Combination For A New Experience Each Time From Woodland Advantages To Slashing Around In The Lakes. This Place Really Does Have It All. Great Food, Cheap Parking (£1-2Hr £2-6Hr), Loads Of Extras 94 Christie Dr Lancashire 1.19 miles

Location what3words headless.olive.recline

Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Open Grasslands, Meadows, Woodlands And Lakes Cover 170 Acres With A Wealth Of Wildlife Everywhere. Used By Big Walkies Community Group On A Monthly Basis! A14 1.22 miles

Location what3words indulges.trombone.urgent

Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd Brampton 3.51 miles

Location what3words richest.coil.armrests

Hill Rise Dog Walk St Ives
Hill Rise Park Is Situated Off Hill Rise. The Entrance Comprises Of Two Flower Beds Either Side A Small Roadway Which Leads The Visitors Into A Small Car Parking Area. Hill Rise Can Be Approached From Two Directions – From The Somersham Road Or Huntingdon Road. It Is 6 Hectares (15 Acres) In Area. The Park Offers: 20 Space Car Park Designated Dog Walking Area Small Mature Copse Multi Wheels Activity Area With Teenage Shelter, Basket Ball And Football Goals Play Area Picnic Area Toilet Facilities Close By At The St. Ives Outdoor Centre Large Space For Kite Flying. Big Walkies Use This Walk In The Winter Months! 55 Hill Rise 4.06 miles

Location what3words martini.entrusted.scout

St Ives (Hemingford Meadow)
This Is A Fabulous Walk Used By Big Walkies Community Group Every Wednesday For Their Weekly Walks, Located At Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field) Flat Terrain, Nice Water Area For Dogs To Paddle, Sheep In Field Between September - March. London Rd Saint IVES PE27 4.67 miles Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field)

Location what3words pony.sneezing.slick

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