Welcome to Kimbolton

Kimbolton is a small town located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the River Kym, which flows through the town and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Kimbolton Castle, which was once the home of King Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, is a major attraction in the town. The castle is now a school, but visitors can still explore the grounds and see the historic buildings.

In addition to its historic attractions, Kimbolton has a thriving community with a range of amenities. The town has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a post office and a library. There are also several parks and green spaces in the town, including Kimbolton Castle Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and walks. The town is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby cities such as Cambridge and Peterborough.

Overall, Kimbolton is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its historic attractions, beautiful setting, and range of amenities make it a popular destination for visitors and a great place to live for residents. Whether you're interested in exploring the town's history, enjoying its natural beauty, or simply relaxing in one of its many pubs or restaurants, Kimbolton has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 4°C

Feels Like: -0.8°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Kimbolton School Other Independent School Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Belbin	Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0EA 01480860505
Kimbolton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Whiting	Newtown Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0HY 01480860743 School Website
Great Staughton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Suzanne Whiting	The Causeway Great Staughton St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5BP 01480860324 School Website
Eileen Wade Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Virnuls	High Street Upper Dean Huntingdon Bedfordshire PE28 0ND 01234708260 School Website
Spaldwick Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Worrell	Royston Avenue Spaldwick Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0TH 1480890371 School Website
Kymbrook Lower School Foundation School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Ms Kathy Augustine	Kimbolton Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HH 01234376266 School Website
Riseley C Of E Lower School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Leigh Pointon	Church Lane Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EL 01234708218 School Website
Brington C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mark Farrell	Church Lane Brington Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 5AE 01832710383 School Website
Buckden C Of E Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss Alison Anderson	School Lane Buckden St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5TT 01480810241 School Website
Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Deborah James	446 Great North Road Eaton Ford St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 7GG 01480475980 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 7.54 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 8.62 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 11.81 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 12.02 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 12.59 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kim Cars Airport Transfers And Private Hire 01480 861333 26 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0HA 0.10 Miles
Ambassador Cars 01480 896797 Glebe Farm/Barham Rd, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0YT 4.22 Miles
Buckden Private Hire 01480 812929 8 High Street, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5XA 5.69 Miles
Halcyon Executive Cars 01832 710372 Arlan House, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0QP 5.71 Miles
Buckden Private Hire/Taxi Service 01480 812929 53 Lucks Lane Buckden St Neots Cambs, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TQ 5.82 Miles
B N K Cars 01480 472222 76 Cranfield Way, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TJ 5.95 Miles
Heritage Travel 07789 551996 44 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6JF 6.92 Miles
Consort Private Hire 01480 380545 20 Wilkinson Cl, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8HJ 6.96 Miles
Steve's Private Hire 01480 471111 49 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AA 6.99 Miles
Raunds Taxi 01933 624000 Brook Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LL 7.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kimbolton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hunters Way Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Stoneley Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Bicton Industrial Park Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:15
Tilbrook Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wood End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pertenhall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stow Longa Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Kimbolton Station Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Staughton Manor Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Dillington Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Springhill Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Post Office Swineshead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gt Staughton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Lower Dean Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Kimbolton Medical Centre 01480 860205	Hunters Way Newtown,Kimbolton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 0JF
Great Staughton Surgery 01480 860770	The Surgery 57 The Highway Great Staughton Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire PE19 5DA
Buckden Surgery 01480 810216	The Surgery Mayfield, Buckden St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5SZ
Gpsi Dermatology Service Buckden Hunts 01480 810216	The Surgery Mayfield, Buckden St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 5SZ
Little Paxton - Covid Local Vaccination Service	40 High Street Little Paxton St. Neots PE19 6EY

Local Stores

Little Paxton - Great North Road
Great North Road
Little Paxton
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 6EN
01480 212980
Store Website
6.14 miles

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SPAR Raunds
SPAR
High Street
Raunds
NN9 6HS
01933 460088
Store Website
7.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
White House Veterinary Clinic 1 Linclare Place St. Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 7AH 01480 216612 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk 6.74 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Northlands Veterinary Group
6 Hill Street Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6NN 01536 485543 raunds@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 6.97 miles

Animals Treated
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Church House Veterinary Clinic
Church House 18 Brook Street St. Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 2BP 01480 472032 enquiries@chvc.co.uk Website 7.08 miles
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Animals Treated
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Medivet Brampton
Brampton Veterinary Clinic 56 High Street Brampton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 4TH 01480 433566 brampton@medivet.co.uk Website 7.13 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Medivet St Neots
86A Cambridge Street St Neots Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE19 1PJ 01480 210310 st.neots@medivet.co.uk Website 7.31 miles
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Waterside Vets
Eaton Socon St Neots Cambridgeshire PE19 8ET 7.35 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd Brampton 5.40 miles

Location what3words richest.coil.armrests

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail. 2 Kingfisher Cl Little Paxton 6.81 miles Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.

Location what3words tabs.adjuster.risking

St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs. Willow Bridge Eaton Socon 7.38 miles Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site

Location what3words marinated.juggled.hilltop

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 7.73 miles

Location what3words indulges.trombone.urgent

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 7.77 miles

Location what3words headless.olive.recline

Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 7.88 miles

Location what3words modules.cook.spans

Weather Forecast

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