Fen Drayton
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.296 and -0.039 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 17' 45" and W -0° 2' 19"
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: 01:05 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:36 am and 8:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
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: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Touring Fen Drayton

Fen Drayton in Cambridgeshire (England) is a town located in United Kingdom about 55 mi (or 88 km) north of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Fen Drayton is now 01:05 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports nearby Fen Drayton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Wyton in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), North-West. 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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 40 mi (or 65 km), South-West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 1 points of interest near this location. 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: Barton, Wimpole, Grantchester, Cambridge and Whaddon. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 65% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

6°C (43 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (42 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

14°C (56 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Madingley Hall

Address
5,9 mi
Madingley
CB23 8AQ Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Cheriton House - B&B

Address
4,3 mi
Mill Street
PE28 2AZ Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Golden Ball Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
High Street
CB23 4LY Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Willow Guest House

Address
3,2 mi
45 High Street
PE28 9BJ Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Hallmark Hotel

Address
3,9 mi
Bar Hill
CB23 8EU Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


THE CAMBRIDGE BELFRY - QHOTELS

Address
5,3 mi
BACK LANE CAMBOURNE
CB23 6BW Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Olivers Lodge

Address
2,5 mi
Needingworth Road 50
PE27 5JP St. Ives
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Best Western Dolphin Hotel

Address
2,3 mi
London Road
PE27 5EP St. Ives
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Annex at the Cedars

Address
3,8 mi
Thicket Road
PE28 2BQ Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE HUNTINGDON FENSTANTON

Address
0,9 mi
A14 EASTBOUND
PE28 9HY FENSTANTON
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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

Cambridge to St Ives, on a bike. (via the busway)

Published: February 21, 2015
Length: 48:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: NODDING CAT CHANNEL

See the ride via the City Centre of Cambrige, the guided busway and onto St Ives (Cambs)


Teddy Takes A Tumble - World Famous Parachuting Bears of Cambridgeshire!!!!!

Published: October 20, 2012
Length: 40:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TanSunflower

Every village has its quintessential and delightful gatherings and Swavesey, Cambridgeshire is no exception. Join in the delight of the villagers and guests who assembled on Saturday the 20th...


St Ives to Cambridge Railway (fast version)

Published: March 07, 2007
Length: 13:13 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: NODDING CAT CHANNEL

A high speed walk along the St Ives railway between Fen Drayton and Cambridge. See the rails for the last time, before the dreaded guided busway takes them away for ever. The journey passes...


Lake & river walk - Part 1

Published: November 22, 2011
Length: 02:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TK42138

This is part 1 (of 7) short videos showing one of the walks around Fen Drayton RSPB reserve that also encompasses parts of the Great Ouse and the Cambridge to St Ives guided busway. It's...


Olympic Torch, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire

Published: July 08, 2012
Length: 41:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mat Griffin

The Olympic torch passing through the village of St. Ives in Cambridgeshire.


Electric River Boat - Captain Morgan - OurStIves

Published: June 21, 2014
Length: 49:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Our St Ives

Captain Morgan, of the St Ives Electric River Boat Company, gives an overview of the trips on offer.


Armed Forces Day in St Ives Town Centre

Published: July 01, 2013
Length: 53:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Olphert

St Ives Town Council organised a static Spitfire and military vehicles display on Armed Forces Day 29th June 2013. Entertainment followed the flag raising ceremony at 12:00.


Cambridgeshire Steam Rally 2013, Swavesey (20 - 21 July 2013)

Published: July 29, 2013
Length: 08:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: fishsponge

Photos of the event can be found here: http://rhobbs.co.uk/cra Various bits of footage from the 2013 Cambridgeshire Steam Rally held at Swavesey, Cambs, UK on 20-21 July 2013.


St Ives Michaelmas Fair 2014

Published: October 15, 2014
Length: 21:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Vincent

Some of the fun fair rides attending the 2014 Michaelmas Fair at St Ives in Huntingdonshire. The fun fair takes over most of the town centre for a period of three whole days each year.


Cambridgeshire Steam Rally 2012, Swavesey (21 - 22 July 2012)

Published: July 29, 2012
Length: 54:03 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: fishsponge

Photos of the event can be found here: http://rhobbs.co.uk/bh9 Various bits of footage from the 2012 Cambridgeshire Steam Rally held at Swavesey, Cambs, UK on 21-22 July 2012.


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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.

St Ives Bridge

St Ives Bridge is a 15th century bridge crossing the River Great Ouse in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England. It is noted for being one of only four bridges in England to incorporate a chapel.

Located at 52.3228, -0.0753379 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges across the River Great Ouse, Bridges in Cambridgeshire, Bridges completed in 1107, Bridges completed in 1425, Deck arch bridges, Grade I listed bridges, Grade I listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Cambridgeshire, Stone bridges, Buildings and structures in Huntingdonshire

Golden Lion (pub)

The Golden Lion in St Ives, Cambridgeshire is a former coaching inn, now more known as a pub and popular night spot and for alleged ghost sightings. The pub dates back to 1605 though it has been renovated many times since.

Located at 52.3229, -0.07296 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Huntingdonshire, Public houses in Cambridgeshire, Reportedly haunted locations in England

RAF Oakington

Royal Air Force station Oakington or more simply RAF Oakington is a Royal Air Force station located 0.5 miles north of Oakington, Cambridgeshire, England and 5.1 miles north--west of Cambridge.

Located at 52.2733, -0.0661111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Royal Air Force stations in Cambridgeshire, Royal Air Force stations of World War II in the United Kingdom, Royal Air Force stations in England

Swavesey railway station

Swavesey railway station was a station in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire on the line between Cambridge and St Ives which was closed for passenger services in 1970. The station remained derelict until it was demolished in 2007 for construction of the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway service which utilises the trackbed of the old railway. Preceding station Disused railways Following station St Ives   Great Eastern Railway   Long Stanton

Located at 52.3063, 0 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1847, Railway stations closed in 1970

St Ives (Cambridgeshire) railway station

St Ives railway station is a former railway station in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. It formed a junction, with lines to the east heading towards Cambridge, Ely and March. It closed in 1970. Preceding station Disused railways Following station Godmanchester   Great Eastern RailwayMarch Branch   Somersham Great Eastern RailwayEly and St Ives Railway Bluntisham Great Eastern RailwayCambridge & St. Ives Branch Swavesey

Located at 52.3208, -0.0671 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1847, Railway stations closed in 1970

Mare Fen

Mare Fen is managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. It lies north of the village of Swavesey and west of Over in the county of Cambridgeshire.

Located at 52.3098, 0.003001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Geography of Cambridgeshire, Fens of England

Sacred Heart Church, St Ives

Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic church that serves as the parish church of St Ives, Cambridgeshire. It was originally designed and built by Augustus Pugin in Cambridge as St Andrew's Church, but was dismantled in 1902 and transported by barge to St Ives.

Located at 52.33, -0.065 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Roman Catholic churches in Cambridgeshire, 1902 establishments in England, Religious buildings completed in 1843, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in the UK, Churches in Huntingdonshire

Magpas

Magpas is an Emergency Medical Charity that provides pre-hospital critical care and retrieval in the East of England with its main area of operations being in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and the neighbouring parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Bedfordshire. It trains, equips and deploys a physician-paramedic team known as Helimedix to any medical emergency, illness or accident where the NHS Ambulance Service asks for on-scene medical support.

Located at 52.332, -0.063123 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Air ambulance services in England, Health charities in the United Kingdom, Charities based in England, Charities based in Cambridgeshire