Welcome to Benwick

Benwick is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles north of the city of Ely and 20 miles east of Peterborough. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic buildings. The village is surrounded by farmland and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

One of the most notable landmarks in Benwick is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. The village also has a primary school, a post office, and a pub called The Five Alls. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves traditional British pub food and a variety of drinks.

Benwick is also home to several community events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village has a strong sense of community and residents often come together to support local causes and charities. Overall, Benwick is a charming village with a rich history and a close-knit community. It is a great place to visit for those looking to experience the beauty of the English countryside and the warmth of a small village community.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 13.7°C

Wind: 6 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School	Details
Benwick Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Talbot	High Street Benwick March Cambridgeshire PE15 0XA 01354677266 School Website
Lionel Walden Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Abey	High Street Doddington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0TF 01354740405 School Website
Kingsfield Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Coates	Burnsfield Street Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6ET 01354692323 School Website
Glebelands Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Wood	Farriers Gate Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6EZ 1354695915 School Website
Abbey College Ramsey Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andy Christoforou	Abbey Road Ramsey Cambridgeshire PE26 1DG 01487812352 School Website
Cromwell Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Jane Horn	Wenny Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6UU 01354692193 School Website
Thomas Eaton Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Anns	Church Street Wimblington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0QS 1354740392 School Website
Ramsey Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Stroud	Station Road Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1JA 1487812500 School Website
Ramsey Spinning Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Stroud	High Street Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1AD 1487813587 School Website
Coates Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lindsey Boucher	The Fold Coates Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2BP 01733840527 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 5.56 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 6.65 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 8.60 Miles

Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 10.92 Miles

Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 13.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Swift Cabs 01733 206666 218 Coates Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2BE 4.97 Miles
Hobbs Private Hire 01733 205043 182 Eastrea Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 2AJ 5.57 Miles
Tru Taxis 07818 867668 Cavalry Pk, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9DL 5.65 Miles
Star Taxis 07748 125287 Gaul Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9RQ 5.72 Miles
C T Taxis 01354 652552 9 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA 5.91 Miles
M And K Cabs 01354 658786 21 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA 5.91 Miles
March Taxis 01354 656827 30 Eastwood Av, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9ND 5.94 Miles
Luxe Travel 01733 202902 14 Market Pl, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1AB 6.01 Miles
Dart Taxis 01354 658189 6-8 Dartford Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8AD 6.03 Miles
Yellow Cabz 0800 077 5555 Yellow House, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8NU 6.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Benwick Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Donnington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ramsey Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Copalder No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dyke Moor (Copalder Drive) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt House No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Forty Foot Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Benwick Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Doddington Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Ancaster Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Oilmills Road Mereside No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Angle Bridge No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Doddington Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bridge Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Oil Mills Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Fenland Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	11D Benwick Road Doddington March PE15 0TG
Fenland Group Practice - Doddington	11D Benwick Road Doddington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0TG
George Clare Surgery 01354 695888	George Clare Surgery Swan Drive, New Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6EX
Rainbow Surgery	1 Stocking Fen Road Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1SA
Ramsey Health Centre 01487 812611	Ramsey H/Ctr, Mews Close Whytefield Road, Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1BP

Local Stores

Whittlesey - Blunts Lane
763 Blunts Lane
Whittlesey
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE7 1AW
01733 203194
Store Website
6.01 miles

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SPAR - Benwick
Benwick Village Store
High Street
Benwick
March
PE15 0XA
01354 677770
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Triovet
Zion Building Park Street Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6AE triovetpractice@yahoo.com Website 4.29 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
57 Great Whyte Ramsey Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE26 1HL 01487 814789 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 4.66 miles
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial

Amical Veterinary Centre March
Amical Veterinary Centre Ltd 90 High Street March Cambridgeshire PE15 9LQ 01354 652246 amicalvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 5.96 miles
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Medivet Peterborough Whittlesey
1 Briggate East Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1DG 01733 685 514 Website 6.06 miles

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Best Friends March
3 Upwell Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9DT 01354 653435 march@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 6.09 miles
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Home Veterinary Services Ltd
Metwood House Great Raveley Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 2QX 7.94 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Upwood Meadows
Off Road Car Park. Board Map In Car Park Of The Nature Reserve Showing The Different Paths And Routes. Animals Grazed On The Land During The Summer So Dogs Need To Be Kept On Leads During These Times, Otherwise They Can Be Off Lead. Walk Round The Outside Of The Reserve Takes About 30 - 45Mins However Other Walk Options Are Available, Such As Parking Here And Walking Through The Reserve And On To Lady's Wood, Another Nature Reserve. Meadow Ln Huntingdon Lancashire PE26 2QL 7.49 miles

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Lady’S Walk
Board On Entrance To Wood Showing A Map Of The Paths Running Through The Wood And Round The Outside. Can Get A Bit Muddy In The Winter. Easiest Access Is Via The Upwood Meadows Nature Reserve Which Also Has A Free Car Park. Meadow Ln Huntingdon PE26 2QL 7.80 miles

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 8.98 miles

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 9.20 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Hill Rise Dog Walk St Ives
Hill Rise Park Is Situated Off Hill Rise. The Entrance Comprises Of Two Flower Beds Either Side A Small Roadway Which Leads The Visitors Into A Small Car Parking Area. Hill Rise Can Be Approached From Two Directions – From The Somersham Road Or Huntingdon Road. It Is 6 Hectares (15 Acres) In Area. The Park Offers: 20 Space Car Park Designated Dog Walking Area Small Mature Copse Multi Wheels Activity Area With Teenage Shelter, Basket Ball And Football Goals Play Area Picnic Area Toilet Facilities Close By At The St. Ives Outdoor Centre Large Space For Kite Flying. Big Walkies Use This Walk In The Winter Months! 55 Hill Rise 11.21 miles

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Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 11.40 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Weather Forecast

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