Welcome to East Fen Common

East Fen Common is a beautiful and unique nature reserve located in Cambridgeshire, England. The reserve is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including rare species such as the fen violet and the shrill carder bee. The reserve is also home to a number of important wetland habitats, including reedbeds, fens, and open water areas. Visitors to East Fen Common can enjoy a range of activities, including birdwatching, nature walks, and photography.

One of the most striking features of East Fen Common is its vast expanse of open water. The reserve is home to a number of large ponds and lakes, which provide important habitats for a range of aquatic species. Visitors to the reserve can enjoy watching a variety of water birds, including ducks, geese, and swans, as well as rare species such as the bittern and the marsh harrier. The reserve is also home to a number of fish species, including pike, carp, and tench.

East Fen Common is an important site for conservation in Cambridgeshire. The reserve is home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the fen violet and the shrill carder bee. The reserve is also an important breeding ground for a range of bird species, including the bittern and the marsh harrier. The reserve is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, who work to protect and enhance the natural habitats of the reserve. Visitors to East Fen Common can learn more about the conservation work being carried out at the reserve, and can even get involved in volunteering opportunities.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Soham Village College
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Dr Jon Hampson
Sand Street
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5AA
01353724100
School Website
St Andrews C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Elizabeth Henderson
Sand Street
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5AA
01353720345
School Website
The Weatheralls Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Radcliffe
Pratt Street
Soham
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5BH
1353720456
School Website
The Shade Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Jane Segust
The Shade
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5DE
01353886880
School Website
Fordham C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah Rankin
Isleham Road
Fordham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5NL
01638720296
School Website
Isleham Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Dawn Deacon
Malting Lane
Isleham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5RZ
01638780336
School Website
Cambian Dunbroch School
Other Independent Special School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Sanderson
Fordham Road
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7LG
1638598660
School Website
Burwell Village College Primary
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Antony Kern
The Causeway
Burwell
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0DU
01638613103
School Website
Little Thetford C Of E Vc Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Wallace
Green Hill
Little Thetford
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3HD
01353649260
School Website
Exning Primary School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr James Clark
Oxford Street
Exning
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7EW
01638600123
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Soham
Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY
0.60 Miles
Ely
Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
5.44 Miles
Shippea Hill
Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR
6.91 Miles
Newmarket
Station Approach, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9BB
6.98 Miles
Kennett
Station Road, Kennett, Suffolk, CB8 7QD
7.33 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Acab
01353 624755
7 Tanners Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AB
0.38 Miles
Chauffeur Drive
01353 721133
34 The Butts, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AN
0.52 Miles
Armada Taxis
01353 723516
9 Queensway, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BU
0.59 Miles
Oland Taxis
01353 723036
86 Mere Side, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XE
0.86 Miles
Burwell Taxis
01638 741168
48 North Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0BA
3.74 Miles
Fox Travel
01763 243125
57 Parsonage La, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0EN
4.21 Miles
Wags Cabs
01638 742424
26 Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HJ
4.43 Miles
Wags Cabs
01638 611145
26 Mill La, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HJ
4.43 Miles
Michael Taxi
07778 655044
9 Queensway, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7EU
4.80 Miles
Fencabs
01353 669966
Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN
5.73 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Fordham Road
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Soham Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Pratt Street
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Lode Close
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Fountain Lane
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Mill Corner
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Hall Street
No More Collections Today
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Fordham Road
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Centre Road
No More Collections Today
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Broad Piece
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The Shade
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Carter Street Fordham
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Ironbridge Path
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Isleham Road
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The Vicarage
No More Collections Today
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Staploe Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
Brewhouse Lane
Soham
Ely
CB7 5JD
Staploe Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Brewhouse Lane
Soham
Ely
CB7 5JD
Staploe Medical Centre
01353 624123
The Staploe Medical Ctr.
Brewhouse Lane, Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5JD
Burwell Surgery
01638 741234
The Burwell Surgery
Newmarket Road,Burwell
Cambridge
CB25 0AE
Stretham
1 Chapel Street
Stretham
Cambridgeshire
CB6 3JG
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Local Stores

Soham
43 High Street
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5HA
01353 720359
Store Website
0.49 miles
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SPAR - Ely
19 High Street
Ely
CB7 4LQ
01353 645177
Store Website
5.8 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Doctors Soham
48 Fordham Road
Soham
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5AH
01353 720422
soham@petdoctors.co.uk
Website
0.54 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Anglia Veterinary Services
62 Heron Croft
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5WA
01353 724 570
petrovic@nebojsa.orangehome.co.uk
1.01 miles
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Cats

Dogs

Equines

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Aquarius Vet Centre
Scampers Petcare
Northfield Road
Soham
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 5UF
01353 722711
mhaquariusvets@gmail.com
2.21 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Pet Doctors Burwell
73 The Causeway
Burwell
Cambridgeshire
CB5 0DU
01638 743777
burwell@petdoctors.co.uk
Website
3.99 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Rossdales Ltd
Rossdales Equine Hospital
Cotton End Road
Exning
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7NN
01638 577 754
hospital@rossdales.com
Website
4.59 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Referrals only
Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Newmarket Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home
Studland Retail Park
Fordham Road
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7SX
01638676340
newmarket@vets4pets.com
Website
5.36 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Camelids

Cats

Deer

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

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
3.78 miles

Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.
Location
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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
7.11 miles

Location
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Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey Is A Country House In The Village Of Lode, North-East Of Cambridge. The House And Grounds Are Owned By The National Trust, And You And Your Dog Can Enjoy The Trails Surrounding The Property, But Unfortunately Not The House And Gardens Themselves. This Walks Takes You Past Lode Mill And Through The Cambridgeshire Countryside.
CB25 9EJ
8.13 miles

6 Miles North-East Of Cambridge On B1102. Signposted From A14, Junction 35.
Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls.
Kendall Court
The Green
Tuddenham
8.74 miles

Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park
Location
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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
9.83 miles

Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.
Location
what3words
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Milton Country Park
Milton Country Park Is A Popular Place For Dog Walkers. There Are Signs To Say Where Dogs Must Be Kept On Lead But There Also Areas Where Dogs Can Run Free. There Are Lots Of Good Facilities, Toilets, A Small Cafe, Benches, Children's Park, Litter And Dog Bins. The Park Can Get Very Busy At Weekends, Weekdays Are Much Quieter. It's A Lovely Place For An Afternoon Stroll With A Couple Of Lakes For A Doggy Paddle But Watch Out For The Swans Who Get Grumpy If They Are Disturbed.
Industrial Rd
Cambridge Road Industrial Estate
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6AZ
10.51 miles

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