Wood Walton
in Cambridgeshire of England, United Kingdom

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.412 and -0.216 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 24' 44" and W -0° 12' 56"
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: 09:12 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 8:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.804 and 172.968 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Akaroa
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: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Wood Walton

Wood Walton in Cambridgeshire (England) is a place in United Kingdom about 63 mi (or 101 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Wood Walton is now 09:12 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports near Wood Walton, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Wyton in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 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 Blenheim Palace in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), South-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are a few options in driving distance. 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: Peterborough, Eye, Castor, Ailsworth and Marholm. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 35 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 59%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 19th of April 2024

11°C (51 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Huntingdon Marriott Hotel

Address
5,1 mi
Kingfisher Way, Hinchingbrooke Business Park
PE29 6FL Hinchingbrooke Business Park,Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Huntingdon (A1/A14)

Address
3,7 mi
BRAMPTON
PE28 4NQ Huntingdon
United Kingdom

Time Information

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


Redwings Lodge

Address
2,0 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


Holiday Inn HUNTINGDON - RACECOURSE

Address
5,8 mi
Thrapston Road,Brampton
PE28 4NL Huntingdon
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.

The 'Bittern Farewell Tour' at Huntingdon and Holme 30/12/14

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 13:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Peter Heath

In the shallow cutting north of Huntingdon we see two East Coast expresses pass each other. (An HST and 91). A few minutes later 4464 (60019) 'Bittern' rounds the curve accelerating away from...


(HD) ECML action at Wennington & Woodwalton - 10/05/2012

Published: May 12, 2012
Length: 17:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cmeonthemove

After seeing Tornado at March, I decided to take a quick detour on my way to Peterborough to see 321364 on 5L21 Doncaster - Ilford, to try a new location, picking Wennington near Huntingdon....


A little bit of Woodwalton Fen

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 34:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TK42138

http://www.greatfen.org.uk/visit/places/WoodwaltonFen Decided to visit Woodwalton Fen nature reserve last week and wasn't disappointed. If you're a bird spotter, nature lover or just like...


Cambridgeshire hack on a June morning

Published: June 11, 2012
Length: 21:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dave Gladwin

A lovely bridleway hack on two of our Paso Finos through the Cambridgeshire countryside.


High Speed Fly By

Published: July 19, 2012
Length: 30:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Richard Farrar

A short film, filmed on a Drift HD camera mounted to my wheelchair of a pootle across the fields with Gordon and his son Cameron. Unfortunately, Gordon's Flux Capacitor exploded in his electric...


GoPro HD - EV97 Team Eurostar Flight 26/05/2013 - Flying with Penny - with ATC

Published: May 27, 2013
Length: 10:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: scr33tch

Flying around Cambridgeshire on a nice sunny day with my wife Penny.


EV97 Team Eurostar - Flying with Ben

Published: January 13, 2013
Length: 47:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: scr33tch

Flying an EV97 Team Eurostar with my son Ben as co-pilot and navigator. Beautiful sunny October day, very hot under the canopy!


Party Tent hire from Sawtry Marquees Limited

Published: March 31, 2010
Length: 16:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YOUT1704

Garden party and Corporate marquee hire. Furniture and dance floor hire.


Wiggle Super Series Steeplechase Sportive 2011

Published: September 12, 2011
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sportive Videos

Following on from the success of the 'No Excuses' Sportive, the Wiggle Super Series brings you the 'Steeplechase' Sportive. Experience the tranquillity and exhilaration of cycling with a...


BIRTH

Published: July 30, 2007
Length: 59:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: lifeless567

this is our view on the first stage of life.


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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.

Huntingdonshire

Huntingdonshire is a historic county of England covering the area around Huntingdon, St Ives, Godmanchester, St Neots, and Ramsey. Between 1889 and 1965 it formed an administrative county. Since 1974 it has been administered as a non-metropolitan district within the non-metropolitan county of Cambridgeshire.

Located at 52.4167, -0.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Cambridgeshire, Local government in Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Counties of England disestablished in 1965, Counties of England established in antiquity, Non-metropolitan districts of Cambridgeshire, Local government districts of the East of England

Abbots Ripton rail accident

The Abbots Ripton rail disaster occurred on 21 January 1876 at Abbots Ripton, then in the county of Huntingdonshire, England, now in Cambridgeshire, on the Great Northern Railway main line, previously thought to be exemplary for railway safety.

Located at 52.3873, -0.20202 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway accidents in England, Railway accidents in 1876, 1876 in England, Transport in Huntingdonshire, Great Northern Railway (Great Britain), Rail transport in Cambridgeshire, History of Huntingdonshire

Abbots Ripton railway station

Abbots Ripton railway station was a railway station on the East Coast Main Line in the English county of Cambridgeshire. Although trains still pass on the now electrified railway the station closed in 1958.

Located at 52.3931, -0.205556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Railway stations opened in 1885, Railway stations closed in 1958, Former Great Northern Railway stations

Woodwalton Marsh

Woodwalton Marsh is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest managed as a nature reserve by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough. It is located north of the village of Wood Walton alongside the East Coast railway line.

Located at 52.416, -0.22 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Geography of Cambridgeshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cambridgeshire, Fens of England, Ramsar sites in England

Monks Wood

Monks Wood is a woodland in Cambridgeshire, England. It was designated a National Nature Reserve in 1953 and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It has been described as "one of the best examples of ancient ash-oak woodland in the East Midlands". A variety of tree and shrub species are found in Monks Wood. It is notable for its rare Wild Service Trees; other species include Field Maple, Aspen, Wayfaring Tree, European Spindle and Common Dogwood.

Located at 52.4053, -0.236715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cambridgeshire, Geography of Cambridgeshire, National Nature Reserves in England

Magic Mountain (bunker)

Magic Mountain is the name of a bunker at RAF Alconbury that was in use from 1989-1991. At the time it was built, it was designed to withstand a direct nuclear attack. It was built to ensure that the 17th Reconnaissance Wing would always have a command post for its TR-1A aircraft. It was built with its own power plant, communications facilities, air supply, and decontamination facility. During its operation, it was officially known as Building 210.

Located at 52.3765, -0.215614 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1989 establishments in the United Kingdom, 1991 disestablishments, Closed facilities of the United States Air Force, Nuclear bunkers

St Andrew's Church, Woodwalton

St Andrew's Church, Woodwalton, is a redundant Anglican church standing in an isolated position in fields about 2 kilometres to the north of the village of Woodwalton, Cambridgeshire, England. It is about 200 metres to the east of the East Coast Main Line and is visible from the passing trains. The church has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.

Located at 52.4241, -0.2237 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Grade II* listed buildings in Cambridgeshire, Grade II* listed churches, Churches preserved by the Friends of Friendless Churches, 12th-century architecture, 13th-century architecture, 14th-century architecture, 16th-century architecture, English Gothic architecture, Redundant churches

Woodwalton Castle

Woodwalton Castle was a small motte and bailey castle at Church End, the northern end of the parish of Woodwalton, Huntingdonshire. Located on a natural hillock, the earthworks of the castle still remain, with an outer moat enclosing a circular bailey with a central motte. A large dyke, apparently ancient, runs from the outer moat in a north-easterly direction. The site is a scheduled ancient monument. It is unknown who built the castle or when it was constructed.

Located at 52.4294, -0.2208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1144 establishments, Castles in Cambridgeshire, Former castles