Welcome to Somersham

Somersham is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles north-west of Huntingdon and 14 miles east of Peterborough. The village has a population of around 3,500 people and is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community. Somersham has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and there are many interesting landmarks and attractions to explore in the area.

One of the most notable landmarks in Somersham is the St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and features a stunning stained glass window that was installed in the 19th century. Another popular attraction in the village is the Somersham Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife and offers visitors the chance to explore the local flora and fauna. The reserve is also a great place for birdwatching, with many rare species of birds spotted in the area.

Somersham is also home to a number of local businesses, including shops, restaurants, and pubs. The village has a strong sense of community, and there are many events and activities held throughout the year that bring residents together. These include the annual Somersham Carnival, which features a parade, live music, and a variety of stalls and activities. Overall, Somersham is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Cambridgeshire.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.6°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Whitehall School Other Independent School Ages:1-11 Head Teacher Ms Christopher Holmes	117 High Street Somersham Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 3EH 01487840966
Somersham Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Clarke	Parkhall Road Somersham PE28 3EU 1487840412
St Helens Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julia Walker	Colne Road Bluntisham Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 3NY 01487841468 School Website
Earith Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Abbs	School Road Earith Huntingdon PE28 3QB 1487841868 School Website
Warboys Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Ford	Humberdale Way Warboys Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2RX 1487822317 School Website
Holywell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Baddeley	Mill Way Needingworth St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 4TF 01480462007 School Website
Wheatfields Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Thornton	Nene Way St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3WF 01480466919 School Website
Eastfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Summerfield	Pig Lane St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5QT 01480463958 School Website
Over Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jennifer Gregson	Long Furlong Over Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 5PG 01954273332 School Website
Westfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Roberts	Ramsey Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5RG 01480375005 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 8.91 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 10.94 Miles

Ely Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS 11.28 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 11.63 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 12.70 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
P U D Private Hire 01487 740171 27 The Paddock, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3JU 0.10 Miles
Gina's Private Hire 01487 740021 1 Feoffees Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3JE 0.15 Miles
Cachet Cars 01223 655314 Warboys Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3DA 1.97 Miles
Cachet Cars Ltd 01223 655314 Noggins, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3DA 1.97 Miles
Airport Chauffeurs Cambridge Ltd 01223 900100 Noggins, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3DA 1.97 Miles
Emirates Private Hire 01487 824888 Church Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2RJ 3.83 Miles
Platinum Chauffeurs 01480 463777 42 Church Street, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TB 3.96 Miles
Adams Cars 01480 492727 12 Kings Hedges, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3XR 4.57 Miles
Z Cars 01480 462046 45 Little Farthing Cl, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JU 4.65 Miles
Village Cars 01954 232715 6 Denny Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5LZ 4.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Somersham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Feoffees Road Somersham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Springfield Somersham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Hall Road Somersham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East End Somersham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Ives Road Somersham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dunholt Way Colne Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pidley Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
The Poplars Bluntisham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood End Bluntisham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Bluntisham Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Church End Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Earith Road Bluntisham Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenfields Earith Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riverport Medical Practice - Parkhall Site	2C Parkhall Road Somersham Huntingdon PE28 3EU
Moat House Surgery Resource Centre	3 Popes Lane Warboys Huntingdon PE28 2RN
Moat House Surgery 01487 822230	The Moat House Surgery Beech Close, Warboys Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2RQ
Riverport Medical Practice 01480 466611	The Orchard Surgery Constable Road,St Ives Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE27 3ER
Spinney Surgery 01480 495347	The Spinney Surgery Ramsey Road,St.Ives Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE27 3TP

Local Stores

St Ives
Burleigh Estate
Constable Road
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 3ER
01480 301747
Store Website
4.16 miles

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SPAR Warboys
SPAR
2-4 Mill Green
Warboys
Huntingdon
PE28 2SA
01487 822710
Store Website
3.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Riverport Vets Ltd
39 Edison Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3LF admin@riverportvets.co.uk Website 3.96 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
Unit 4 Burleigh Centre Constable St. Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3ER 01480 300389 4.16 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 5.09 miles
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Triovet
Zion Building Park Street Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6AE triovetpractice@yahoo.com Website 5.36 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
57 Great Whyte Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1HL 01487 814789 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 6.55 miles
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial

Home Veterinary Services Ltd
Metwood House Great Raveley Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2QX 7.13 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 4.87 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 5.22 miles Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field)

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Fen Drayton Lakes
Beautiful Rspb Nature Reserve. There Are Places Where Dogs Can Swim Or Paddle In The Lakes And There Are Several Walks That You Can Take. Lovely In All Seasons. Fen Drayton Lakes Busway Ncn51 5.35 miles Fen Drayton Lakes Can Be Reached Off The A14 Near Swavesy, Or Driving Through Fen Drayton Itself. The Road To The Car Park Is Quite Long, There Are Several Road Humps And There Are Plenty Of Potholes To Watch Out For But It'S Worth It!

Location what3words voltages.myths.tolerates

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 7.45 miles

Location what3words flotation.loved.cards

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 7.88 miles

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Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Nice Walk For A Hot Day. Lots Of Places For Swimming. A Bit Boring Though. 1 Post St Godmanchester 8.57 miles Postcode For Car Park: Pe29 2Ej

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Weather Forecast

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