Alwalton
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.548 and -0.329 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 32' 54" and W -0° 19' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:49 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 6:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.983 and 171.067 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hilderthorpe
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Discover Alwalton

Alwalton in Cambridgeshire (England) is a city in United Kingdom about 72 mi (or 116 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Local time in Alwalton is now 10:49 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 12 airports in the vicinity of Alwalton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Wyton in a distance of 16 mi (or 26 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Derwent Valley Mills in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North. Also, if you like golfing, there are a few options in driving distance. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Castor, Ailsworth, Upton, Marholm and Peterborough. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 976 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 23 km/h (14 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

13°C (55 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (54 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Crown Inn

Address
3,2 mi
8 Duck Street
PE8 6RQ Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Pearl Hotel

Address
4,2 mi
77 Lincoln Road
PE1 2SH Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BULL HOTEL

Address
4,0 mi
WESTGATE
PE1 1RB Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Peterborough Marriott Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood
PE2 6GB Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Dragonfly Peterborough

Address
3,2 mi
Thorpe Meadows
PE3 6GA Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Great Northern Hotel

Address
3,8 mi
Station Road
PE1 1QL Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn Express PETERBOROUGH

Address
0,3 mi
East Of England Way,Orton Northgate
PE2 6HE PETERBOROUGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Haycock Hotel

Address
4,1 mi
London Road
PE8 6JA Wansford,Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn PETERBOROUGH - WEST

Address
2,1 mi
Thorpe Wood
PE3 6SG PETERBOROUGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Plus Orton Hall & Spa

Address
2,1 mi
The Village 1a
PE2 7DN Orton Longueville,Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 0:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Nene Valley Railway 09.10.2011

Published: October 10, 2011
Length: 21:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Operating passenger services on the Nene Valley Railway on the 9th October 2011 were BR Standard Class 5 No. 73050 'City of Peterborough' and BR Standard Class 8 No. 71000 'Duke of ...


Nene Park at 25

Published: September 24, 2013
Length: 51:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nene Park Trust

This short film looks at how Nene Park in Peterborough went from being a series of gravel pits to one of the most popular country parks in the UK. It features archive film and photos, interviews...


Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala Spring 2014 Part 4

Published: May 25, 2014
Length: 03:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrDeltic15

Part 4 of my coverage of the 3 day Nene Valley Railway 2014 Spring Diesel Gala, this selection from the Saturday afternoon near Castor and at Wansford. The two visiting GBRf 66's are seen(including.


Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala Spring 2014 Part 5

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 30:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrDeltic15

The penultimate part of my extensive coverage of the NVR Diesel Gala, this selection filmed near Castor and featuring 66750, 56312, 47402, 40135, 31466 & 31108, 60074 & 73001, and 37324, with...


Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala 17/05/2014

Published: May 18, 2014
Length: 33:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cmeonthemove

Here's a few shots taken during a couple of hours in the afternoon of 17/05/2014 at Castor Bank on the Nene Valley Railway. Locos seen in action are 47402, 56312, 60074, 66750, 66748 and 73001....


Nene Valley Railway 'Autumn Steam Gala' 10.09.2011 Part 2/2

Published: September 11, 2011
Length: 41:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Part 2/2. The Nene Valley Railway 'Autumn Steam Gala' with the theme East Meets West. Held over the weekend of the 10th and 11th September, this video show's some of the action including ...


Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala Spring 2013 - Part 3

Published: May 22, 2013
Length: 39:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrDeltic15

Sunday action now from the NVR Spring Diesel Gala, with this selection filmed near Castor and offering plenty of thrash - and some sunshine at last! Locos include 20311 & 20314; 56301 & 37109;...


Photo Booth Hire Peterborough - Celebrity Photo Booth - Rana and Rakhee's Wedding 2014

Published: April 13, 2014
Length: 20:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Celebrity Photo Booth

http://celebrityphotobooth.co.uk - Photo Booth Hire Peterborough Photo Booth hire from £365 for 3 hours, including: - Travel, delivery, setup and take down of the booth - 3 hours unlimited...


Nene Valley Railway Diesel Gala - Spring 2012 - Part 2.wmv

Published: May 22, 2012
Length: 14:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrDeltic15

Part 2 of my selection of action from the Nene Valley Railway Spring 2012 Diesel Gala, this time at trackside locations for better thrash! Features 66746, 56312, 47812, 31602, 31601, and 31108,...


Nene Valley Railway Steam Gala 2012 featuring Tornado & Bittern - 22/09/2012

Published: September 22, 2012
Length: 20:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cmeonthemove

A few hours spent at the Nene Valley Railway Steam Gala at Castor. Locos in action today were:- LNER A1 Peppercorn 60163 Tornado LNER A4 Pacific 4464 Bittern BR Standard Class 5 73050 ...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

River Nene

The River Nene is a river in the east of England that rises from three sources in the county of Northamptonshire. The tidal river forms the border between Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for about 3.7 miles . It is the tenth longest river in the United Kingdom, and is navigable for 88 miles from Northampton to The Wash.

Located at 52.5648, -0.355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Cambridgeshire, Rivers of Lincolnshire, Rivers of Norfolk, Rivers of Northamptonshire, Wellingborough

Nene Valley Railway

The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is a preserved railway in Cambridgeshire, England, running between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction. The line is currently seven and a half miles in length. As well as stations at each terminus, there are currently three stops en route: Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows and Wansford.

Located at 52.5639, -0.339792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Heritage railways in England, Standard gauge railways in England, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, Transport in Peterborough, Octopussy, GoldenEye, Nene Valley Railway, 1969 establishments in the United Kingdom

Durobrivae (Water Newton)

Durobrivae was a Roman fortified garrison town located at Water Newton in the English county of Cambridgeshire, where Ermine Street crossed the River Nene. More generally, it was in the territory of the Corieltauvi in a region of villas and commercial potteries. The name is Celtic, or more accurately Brythonic, in origin, and essentially means "fort bridge". During the Iron Age Britain was divided into distinct tribal areas.

Located at 52.559, -0.34821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman towns and cities in England, History of Peterborough, Populated places established in the 1st century, Geography of Peterborough, Buildings and structures in Peterborough, Former populated places in England, History of Huntingdonshire

Nene Park, Peterborough

Nene Park is a country park in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1978, it occupies a site approximately three and a half miles long, from slightly west of Castor to the centre of Peterborough. The Park has three lakes, one of which houses a watersports centre which provides sailing, kayaking and windsurfing classes.

Located at 52.5653, -0.325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country parks in Cambridgeshire, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, 1978 establishments, Geography of Peterborough, Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire

Ferry Meadows railway station

Ferry Meadows is a station on the Nene Valley Railway between Wansford and Orton Mere. The current station has one platform, and has no car park of its own. In 2004, a new station building was added. Previously at Fletton Junction on the East Coast Main Line, the building was demolished, moved to Ferry Meadows and rebuilt brick-by-brick in its current location. In the Nene Park close by, there is a watersports centre as well as three children's play areas, three lakes and a miniature railway.

Located at 52.5589, -0.3023 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nene Valley Railway, Heritage railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1845, Railway stations closed in 1952, Transport in Peterborough, Buildings and structures in Peterborough

A605 road

The A605 road is a main road in the English counties of Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire.

Located at 52.5318, -0.32344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roads in England, Transport in Northamptonshire, Roads in Cambridgeshire

Milton Hall

Milton Hall, near Peterborough, is the largest private house in Cambridgeshire, England. As part of the Soke of Peterborough, it was formerly part of Northamptonshire. It dates from 1594, being the historical home of the Fitzwilliam family, and is situated in an extensive park in which some original oak trees from an earlier Tudor Deer Park survive. Note: This Milton Hall should not be confused with the other Milton Hall just to the north of Cambridge in the village of Milton.

Located at 52.5845, -0.3116 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Country houses in Cambridgeshire, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, Grade I listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Grade I listed houses, Buildings and structures in Peterborough, 1590s architecture, Falklands War locations

Hampton Nature Reserve

Hampton Nature Reserve, to the south of Peterborough, England is home to Europe's largest population of great crested newts. The site is a Special Area of Conservation as well as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Located at 52.5281, -0.2913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Special Areas of Conservation in England, Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cambridgeshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Alwalton