Welcome to Christchurch

Christchurch is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Cam and is known for its picturesque scenery and historic buildings. The village has a population of around 500 people and is a popular destination for tourists who come to explore the local area.

One of the main attractions in Christchurch is the 12th-century church of St. Mary the Virgin. This beautiful building is a fine example of Norman architecture and features a number of interesting features, including a 14th-century font and a 15th-century rood screen. The church is also home to a number of historic tombs and memorials, including one to the famous mathematician and philosopher, Sir Isaac Newton.

Another popular attraction in Christchurch is the nearby Wimpole Estate. This stunning country house and estate is owned by the National Trust and features a number of beautiful gardens, woodland walks, and historic buildings. Visitors can explore the house and gardens, take part in a range of activities and events, or simply relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Overall, Christchurch is a charming and historic village that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in history, architecture, or natural beauty.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 4.2°C

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Wind: 12.8 MPH

Wind Dir: W

Local Schools

School	Details
Townley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maria-Anne Higgins	Crown Drove Christchurch Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9NA 01354638229 School Website
Upwell Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Haidee Norman	School Road Upwell Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9EW 1945773220 School Website
Manea Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nicky Froggatt	Station Road Manea Nr March Cambridgeshire PE15 0HA 01354680293 School Website
Cavalry Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Mccallum	Cavalry Drive March Cambridgeshire PE15 9EQ 1354652814 School Website
Beaupre Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michelle Munday	Church Drove Outwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 8RH 01945772439 School Website
All Saints Interchurch Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Pickard	County Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8ND 01354659000 School Website
Neale Wade Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Graham Horn	Wimblington Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9PX 01354606000 School Website
Burrowmoor Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Grant Hopkins	Burrowmoor Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9RP 1354652330 School Website
Westwood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Albert	Maple Grove March Cambridgeshire PE15 8JT 1354653033 School Website
Friday Bridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michael Elliott	Maltmas Drove Friday Bridge Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0HW 01945860220 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 3.60 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 4.68 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 7.64 Miles

Downham Market Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN 8.00 Miles

Ely Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS 10.98 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bishops Taxis 01366 324307 The Laurels, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0BX 3.60 Miles
March Taxis 01354 656827 30 Eastwood Av, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9ND 4.58 Miles
A And D Cabs 01354 659419 54 Peterhouse Cr, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT 4.62 Miles
Gem Cabs 01354 655252 185 Station Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SQ 4.67 Miles
Yellow Cabz 0800 077 5555 Yellow House, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8NU 4.68 Miles
C T Taxis 01354 652552 9 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA 4.69 Miles
M And K Cabs 01354 658786 21 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA 4.69 Miles
Tru Taxis 07818 867668 Cavalry Pk, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9DL 4.79 Miles
Dart Taxis 01354 658189 6-8 Dartford Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8AD 4.87 Miles
Star Taxis 07748 125287 Gaul Rd, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9RQ 5.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Christchurch Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Farmers Boy Toll Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ironbridge Christchurch Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lakesend Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rutland Arms Welney Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lots Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Three Holes Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bull Bridge Upwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dovecote Road Upwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fodder Fen Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welney Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Golden Lion Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shrewness Green Upwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Neatmoor Farm Collection Today available until:09:45 Weekday Last Collection:09:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
New Bridge Upwell Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Upwell Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Townley Close Upwell Wisbech PE14 9BT
Upwell Health Centre 01945 773671	The Upwell Health Centre Townley Close,Upwell Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 9BT
Fenland Group Practice 01354 680774	The Surgery 4 Cathedral View, Manea March Cambridgeshire PE15 0GN
Mercheford House 01354 656841	Mercheford House 28 Elwyn Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BY
Cornerstone Practice 01354 606300	The Cornerstone Practice 26 Elwyn Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9BF

Local Stores

Upwell - Town Street
Town Street
Upwell
WISBECH
Norfolk
PE14 9AF
01945 774064
Store Website
4.21 miles

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SPAR - Mill Hill Garage (March) Ltd
Mill Hill Garage (March) Ltd
Wimblington Road
March
PE15 0YB
01354 652311
Store Website
5.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Best Friends March
3 Upwell Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 9DT 01354 653435 march@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 4.47 miles
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Amical Veterinary Centre March
Amical Veterinary Centre Ltd 90 High Street March Cambridgeshire PE15 9LQ 01354 652246 amicalvets@yahoo.co.uk Website 4.72 miles
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Johnson And Scott Ltd
61 Wisbech Road Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JJ 01353 634123 reception@johnsonandscott.co.uk Website 7.12 miles

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Paddons Veterinary Surgeons
214 Elm Low Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0DF 01945 583204 info@paddonsvets.co.uk Website 7.32 miles
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Silver Green Veterinary Practice
Venture House 80 Bolness Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2XQ 01945 581603 wisbech@silvergreenvets.co.uk Website 7.39 miles

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The Crossings Veterinary Centre
Saint John'S Way Downham Market Norfolk PE38 0QQ 01366 382219 info@crossingsvets.co.uk Website 7.60 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path Mills Ln Witchford Ely CB6 2JX 11.20 miles

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Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 16.27 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 16.91 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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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 17.44 miles

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 17.68 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 17.79 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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