Welcome to March

March is a market town located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Nene and is known for its historic architecture, beautiful countryside, and vibrant community. The town has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many landmarks and attractions that reflect this heritage. One of the most notable landmarks is the St. Wendreda's Church, which is a stunning example of medieval architecture and is considered one of the finest churches in the county.

March is also home to a variety of cultural events and festivals throughout the year. One of the most popular events is the March Summer Festival, which takes place in the town center and features live music, food stalls, and a funfair. The town also hosts an annual Christmas market, which is a great opportunity to pick up unique gifts and enjoy some festive cheer. Additionally, March has a thriving arts scene, with several galleries and studios showcasing the work of local artists.

The town of March is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The River Nene offers opportunities for boating and fishing, while the nearby Fenland landscape is perfect for walking and cycling. The town is also close to several nature reserves, including the WWT Welney Wetland Centre and the RSPB Ouse Washes, which are home to a variety of bird species. Overall, March is a charming and welcoming town that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, culture, or the great outdoors.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 8.4°C

Feels Like: 4.8°C

Wind: 15.9 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Interchurch Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pickard	County Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8ND 01354659000 School Website
Burrowmoor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Grant Hopkins	Burrowmoor Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9RP 1354652330 School Website
Westwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Albert	Maple Grove March Cambridgeshire PE15 8JT 1354653033 School Website
Cavalry Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Mccallum	Cavalry Drive March Cambridgeshire PE15 9EQ 1354652814 School Website
Neale Wade Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Graham Horn	Wimblington Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9PX 01354606000 School Website
Thomas Eaton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Anns	Church Street Wimblington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0QS 1354740392 School Website
Lionel Walden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Abey	High Street Doddington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0TF 01354740405 School Website
Guyhirn Cofe Vc Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Milnthorpe	High Road Guyhirn Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4ED 1945450247 School Website
Townley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria-Anne Higgins	Crown Drove Christchurch Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9NA 01354638229 School Website
Cambian Home Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:12-18 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Higgs	172 March Road Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0LP 8001381184 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 0.60 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 5.29 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 8.95 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 11.40 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 12.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Yellow Cabz 0800 077 5555 Yellow House, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8NU 0.02 Miles
Dart Taxis 01354 658189 6-8 Dartford Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8AD 0.20 Miles
C T Taxis 01354 652552 9 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA 0.48 Miles
M And K Cabs 01354 658786 21 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA 0.48 Miles
Star Taxis 07748 125287 Gaul Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9RQ 0.50 Miles
Gem Cabs 01354 655252 185 Station Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SQ 0.52 Miles
A And D Cabs 01354 659419 54 Peterhouse Cr, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT 0.59 Miles
March Taxis 01354 656827 30 Eastwood Av, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9ND 0.61 Miles
Tru Taxis 07818 867668 Cavalry Pk, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9DL 0.85 Miles
Swift Cabs 01733 206666 218 Coates Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2BE 7.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
March Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
March Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
March Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
March Delivery Office Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Market Place Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Deerfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Creek Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Badgeney Road Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burn Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burrowmoor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwood Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grounds Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cornerstone Practice 01354 606300	The Cornerstone Practice 26 Elwyn Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BF
Mercheford House 01354 656841	Mercheford House 28 Elwyn Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BY
Riverside Practice 01354 661922	The Riverside Practice 23 Marylebone Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8BG
The Riverside Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	23 Marylebone Road March PE15 8BG
Fenland Group Practice - Wimblington	North Witchford Lodge Wimblington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0PT

Local Stores

Badgeney Road
Badgeney Road
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9AT
01354 651741
Store Website
0.33 miles

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SPAR - Mill Hill Garage (March) Ltd
Mill Hill Garage (March) Ltd
Wimblington Road
March
PE15 0YB
01354 652311
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Amical Veterinary Centre March
Amical Veterinary Centre Ltd 90 High Street March Cambridgeshire PE15 9LQ 01354 652246 amicalvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 0.36 miles
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Best Friends March
3 Upwell Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9DT 01354 653435 march@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 0.53 miles
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Triovet
Zion Building Park Street Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6AE triovetpractice@yahoo.com Website 6.97 miles

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Silver Green Veterinary Practice
Venture House 80 Bolness Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2XQ 01945 581603 wisbech@silvergreenvets.co.uk Website 7.38 miles

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Paddons Veterinary Surgeons
214 Elm Low Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0DF 01945 583204 info@paddonsvets.co.uk Website 7.67 miles
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Best Friends Vet Group Wisbech
33A Old Market Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1NF 01945 581190 Wisbech@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 8.46 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path Mills Ln Witchford Ely CB6 2JX 12.46 miles

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 13.01 miles

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Upwood Meadows
Off Road Car Park. Board Map In Car Park Of The Nature Reserve Showing The Different Paths And Routes. Animals Grazed On The Land During The Summer So Dogs Need To Be Kept On Leads During These Times, Otherwise They Can Be Off Lead. Walk Round The Outside Of The Reserve Takes About 30 - 45Mins However Other Walk Options Are Available, Such As Parking Here And Walking Through The Reserve And On To Lady's Wood, Another Nature Reserve. Meadow Ln Huntingdon Lancashire PE26 2QL 13.70 miles

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 13.83 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Lady’S Walk
Board On Entrance To Wood Showing A Map Of The Paths Running Through The Wood And Round The Outside. Can Get A Bit Muddy In The Winter. Easiest Access Is Via The Upwood Meadows Nature Reserve Which Also Has A Free Car Park. Meadow Ln Huntingdon PE26 2QL 14.01 miles

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 15.07 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.9°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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