Conington
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.458 and -0.271 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 27' 30" and W -0° 16' 14"
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: 08:23 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 6:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.850 and 172.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Taumutu
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

Touring Conington

Conington in Cambridgeshire (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 66 mi (or 106 km) north of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Conington is now 08:23 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 12 airports nearby Conington, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Wyton in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 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 41 mi (or 65 km), North. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 985 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

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.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Days Inn Peterborough

Address
5,5 mi
Peterborough Services, Great Nth Rd.
PE7 3UQ Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Redwings Lodge

Address
3,4 mi
Old Great North Road
PE28 5XP Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Peterborough (A1(M)J16)

Address
3,3 mi
NORMAN CROSS JCT 16 A1M
PE7 3TB Peterborough
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Peterborough (Hampton)

Address
5,7 mi
4 ASHBOURNE ROAD, OFF LONDON ROAD HAMPTON
PE7 8BT PETERBOROUGH
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Yaxley Festival 2014

Published: September 18, 2014
Length: 40:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Stewart Howe

The Fenland Trust presents Yaxley Festival 2014. Thank you to Howsafe Ltd for sponsoring our video.


EAW 24th August 2013 Yaxley - Kyle Masters vs Ultra Mark Massa

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 26:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Alderson


East Coast Mainline Near Yaxley 26.06.2010

Published: June 27, 2010
Length: 19:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Plenty of action on the East Coast Mainline passing Yaxley just south of Peterborough, early in the morning. Electric and diesel traction in the form of Class 43 HST's, Intercity 225's,...


East Coast Mainline Near Yaxley 12.03.2011

Published: March 13, 2011
Length: 17:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

Various movements on the East Coast Mainline at Yaxley near Peterborough late in the afternoon on the 12th March 2011. Electric and Diesel motive power included Intercity 225's, 'Networker...


EAW 24th August 2013 Yaxley - El Super Epico vs Dan Darkstar

Published: August 25, 2013
Length: 22:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Michael Alderson


The Tynesider A4 Union of South Africa at Yaxley & Abbots Ripton 24/11/2012

Published: November 24, 2012
Length: 51:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: David's Railway Videos

The Tynesider on Staturday the 24th of November 2012 had A4 60019 Union of South Africa for its second leg from York to London Kings Cross. The first leg was to have had another A4 Sir Nigel...


Dominion of New Zealand taking the 'White Rose' (return) at Yaxley, Peterborough 9.7.11

Published: July 09, 2011
Length: 52:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DotsandTom

This is the secound time I see the DoNZ today. First at Crown Lakes and now, just down the road at Yaxley bridge. The engine has it's double tender and no diesel.


Dominion of New Zealand taking the 'White Rose' (return) at Yaxley, Peterborough 9.7.11

Published: July 09, 2011
Length: 49:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DotsandTom

This was done by my Mum. We see the DoNZ north of Yaxley bridge a bit but it's better when it comes under the bridge and off to London.


Dale Beatboxing

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 46:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yaxley

Human Beatbox by Dale from Yaxley.


70013 Oliver Cromwell 'The Lindum Fayre' 03.12.2011

Published: December 03, 2011
Length: 30:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HomeMoviePerson

On a rather cold and windy day, BR Class 7MT Pacific 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' is seen deputising for A4 Class Pacific 60019 'Bittern' (as 4492 'Dominion of New Zealand') on 'The Lindum Fayre'...


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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.

Connington South rail crash

The Connington South rail crash occurred on 5 March 1967 on the East Coast Main Line near the village of Conington, Huntingdonshire, England. Five passengers were killed and 18 were injured. The 22:30 express from King's Cross to Edinburgh, hauled by a Deltic locomotive, was travelling along the Down Fast line at around 75 mph when the rear portion of the train was derailed to the left. The last four coaches came to rest on their sides and two others were derailed.

Located at 52.4463, -0.23524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, 1967 in England, Railway accidents in 1967, Rail transport in Cambridgeshire, Transport in Huntingdonshire

RAF Glatton

Royal Air Force Station Glatton or more simply RAF Glatton is a former Royal Air Force station located 10 miles north of Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England.

Located at 52.4661, -0.251944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airfields of the VIII Bomber Command in the United Kingdom, Military history of Cambridgeshire, Royal Air Force stations in Cambridgeshire, Royal Air Force stations in England, Huntingdonshire

Peterborough Business Airport

Peterborough Business Airport is a privately owned airfield in the English county of Cambridgeshire near the villages of Holme and Conington, 7 NM south of Peterborough.

Located at 52.4681, -0.250833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in England, Transport in Cambridgeshire, Transport in Peterborough, Buildings and structures in Peterborough

Middle Level Navigations

The Middle Level Navigations are a network of waterways in England, primarily used for land drainage, between the Rivers Nene and Great Ouse, between Peterborough and Cambridge.

Located at 52.461, -0.241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canals in England, Drainage canals

Holme railway station (Cambridgeshire)

Holme railway station is a former station in Holme, Cambridgeshire.

Located at 52.4744, -0.2375 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Railway stations opened in 1850, Railway stations closed in 1959, Former Great Northern Railway stations

Sawtry Community College

Sawtry Community College is an academy school with a Maths and Computing specialism, located in Sawtry, Cambridgeshire. There are 1402 pupils on the roll. (2007 Ofsted Inspection report figure).

Located at 52.4367, -0.2796 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Academies in Cambridgeshire, Sawtry, Secondary schools in Cambridgeshire

All Saints Church, Conington

All Saints Church, Conington, is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Conington in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. The church stands to the east of the village, between the A1 road and the East Coast Main Line.

Located at 52.4583, -0.2642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade I listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Grade I listed churches, Church of England churches in Cambridgeshire, English Gothic architecture, Churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust, Churches in Huntingdonshire

Church of All Saints, Sawtry

Church of All Saints is a Grade II listed listed building located in Sawtry, a village in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England. It became a listed building on 28 January 1958. Until the year 1880, there were two churches in Saltry, All Saints' and St. Andrew's. Both were demolished in that year and the materials used in the erection of the new Church of All Saints. It is in the Early Decorated style, from designs by a Mr. Bromfield, architect. It consists of a chancel and nave.

Located at 52.4409, -0.2775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Huntingdonshire, Grade II listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Grade II listed churches, Former churches in England


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Connington, Conington