Soham
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.335 and 0.337 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 20' 7" and E 0° 20' 11"
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: 12:32 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 8:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
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: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Discover Soham

Soham in Cambridgeshire (England) with it's 9,834 citizens is a place in United Kingdom about 60 mi (or 97 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Soham is now 12:32 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports near Soham, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Mildenhall in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), 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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 54 mi (or 86 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Fulbourn, Linton, Cambridge, Grantchester and Barton. 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 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Deerview

Address
3,2 mi
133a North Street
CB25 0BB Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Nyton

Address
5,3 mi
7 Barton Road
CB7 4DB Ely
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Poets House

Address
5,5 mi
St. Marys Street
CB7 4EY Ely
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa

Address
6,7 mi
Bury Road Nr CAMBRIDGE Suffolk
CB8 7BX Newmarket
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


The Wheatsheaf

Address
5,1 mi
45 Chapel St
CB8 7HA Newmarket
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Lamb Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
2 LYNN ROAD
CB7 4EJ Cambridge
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - 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.

Grain, Purfleet, Blake Hall, North Weald, Soham, Manea & March

Published: June 05, 2013
Length: 50:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tony Rispoli


Jessica & Fleur at Fenning Farm 20130505

Published: August 06, 2013
Length: 43:59 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Erik Hansen

Jessica & Fleur at Fenning Farm 20130505. Showjumping clear round.


Windmills of Cambridgeshire: Burwell - Big Mill

Published: September 03, 2014
Length: 32:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sniff001

This video documents one of two windmills at Burwell in Cambridgeshire. Me and my sister have had a lifelong interest in tall and interesting buildings such as windmills, and aim to go round...


Burwell Bus reversing into Vintage Vehicles Gallery

Published: May 25, 2008
Length: 38:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Burwell Museum

Burwell Bus reversing into Vintage Vehicles Gallery at Burwell Museum http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk/


34067 Tangmere passes Fordham 8/12/2009

Published: December 09, 2009
Length: 24:40 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Peter Heath

Class 66 66048 heads east shortly before 34067 passes on it's way to Ely. Fordham station was, in effect, a four way junction where the Bury to Ely line crossed the Cambridge to Mildenhall...


Rhubarb Semaphore - Grunty Fen Rhubarb Festival 2009

Published: June 08, 2009
Length: 18:57 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Burwell Museum

Christopher South demonstrates Rhubarb Semaphore at Burwell Museum's Grunty Fen Rhubarb Festival. 25th May 2009. http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk.


Wicken's Wild Bees

Published: February 06, 2012
Length: 07:09 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: zeeox

Three quick visits to a wild bees' nest, 'discovered' in Wicken Fen during 2011. As you'll see towards the end of the clip, a sign has been put up for visitors to highlight the nest's location....


Wicken Fen, near Ely

Published: July 14, 2013
Length: 59:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: batman51

This Cambrigeshire fenland has been restored and is now maintained as a nature conservancy giving shelter to over 8000 species of plants, birds and insects, notably, dragonflies (pictured at...


Wicken Weasels

Published: March 29, 2011
Length: 26:16 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: zeeox

These two clips of Mustelids were filmed at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, about a year apart. If anyone thinks the second animal is a stoat and not a weasel, then please correct me. My friend...


Common lizard (Lacerta vivipara) - Wicken Fen

Published: December 11, 2008
Length: 07:12 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: zeeox

Quite easy to spot at Wicken I s'pose, but rarely as trusting as this. Perhaps it's because I usually see them basking on the boardwalks ahead of me as I walk and they then just run away as...


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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.

Soham Town Rangers F.C

Soham Town Rangers F.C. is an English football club based in Soham, Cambridgeshire. The club are currently members of Division One North of the Isthmian League and play at Julius Martin Lane. A Brief History Soham Town Rangers were formed in 1947 as a result of a merger between Soham Rangers (1919) and Soham Town (1920). The Julius Martin Lane ground, which at the time was the home of Soham Town, is still the home of the club today, after it was purchased in 1952.

Located at 52.3394, 0.330219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Association football clubs established in 1947, Eastern Counties Football League, Southern Football League clubs, Isthmian League, Football clubs in Cambridgeshire, 1947 establishments in England

Soham Abbey

Soham Abbey was constructed by St Felix of Burgundy during the early part of the 7th Century and was the first Roman Christian site to be established in Cambridgeshire. It is believed that the church was of a squat, low design with a long north transept and 4/5 bays long with a round tower standing nearby. St. Felix was originally buried here as well.

Located at 52.3335, 0.3369 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Christian monasteries established in the 7th century, 9th-century disestablishments, Monasteries in Cambridgeshire, 7th-century establishments in England

St Andrew's Primary School (Soham)

St Andrew's Primary School is a primary school located in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. It is twinned with the local parish church of the same name. St. Andrew's CE Primary School was established in September 1990 following the amalgamation of Soham CE Junior, Soham County Junior and Soham County infants school to form two new Primary Schools. The modern building stands in open grounds next to Soham Village College. The majority of pupils leaving the school move on to Soham Village College.

Located at 52.33, 0.340356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Cambridgeshire, Educational institutions established in 1990, Primary schools in the Anglican Diocese of Ely, 1990 establishments in England

Soham Meadow

Soham Meadow is managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. It lies east of the town of Soham in the county of Cambridgeshire and is part of the Soham Wet Horse Fen Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Located at 52.3292, 0.360523 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Geography of Cambridgeshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cambridgeshire

Fordham railway station

For the active station in New York, see Fordham (Metro-North station) Fordham 265px Fordham railway station in 2008.

Located at 52.3027, 0.3718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former Great Eastern Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1879, Railway stations closed in 1965

Soham rail disaster

The Soham rail disaster occurred on 2 June 1944, during the Second World War, when a fire developed on the leading wagon of a heavy ammunition train. The wagon contained a quantity of high explosive bombs. The train crew had detached the wagon from the rest of the train and were drawing it away when the cargo exploded. The fireman of the train and the signalman at Soham signalbox were killed and several other people injured.

Located at 52.3349, 0.328 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, Rail transport in Cambridgeshire, History of Cambridgeshire, 1944 in England, Railway accidents in 1944


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