Welcome to Kimbolton

Kimbolton is a small town located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the River Kym, which flows through the town and provides a picturesque setting for visitors. The town has a rich history, dating back to the 11th century when it was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. Kimbolton Castle, which was once the home of King Henry VIII's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, is a major attraction in the town. The castle is now a school, but visitors can still explore the grounds and see the historic buildings.

In addition to its historic attractions, Kimbolton has a thriving community with a range of amenities. The town has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a post office and a library. There are also several parks and green spaces in the town, including Kimbolton Castle Park, which is a popular spot for picnics and walks. The town is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby cities such as Cambridge and Peterborough.

Overall, Kimbolton is a charming town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its historic attractions, beautiful setting, and range of amenities make it a popular destination for visitors and a great place to live for residents. Whether you're interested in exploring the town's history, enjoying its natural beauty, or simply relaxing in one of its many pubs or restaurants, Kimbolton has something to offer everyone.

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Local Schools

School Details
Kimbolton School
Other Independent School
Ages:4-18
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Belbin
Kimbolton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0EA
01480860505
Kimbolton Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Suzanne Whiting
Newtown
Kimbolton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0HY
01480860743
School Website
Great Staughton Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Suzanne Whiting
The Causeway
Great Staughton
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5BP
01480860324
School Website
Eileen Wade Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Mrs Lisa Virnuls
High Street
Upper Dean
Huntingdon
Bedfordshire
PE28 0ND
01234708260
School Website
Spaldwick Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Worrell
Royston Avenue
Spaldwick
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0TH
1480890371
School Website
Kymbrook Lower School
Foundation School
Ages:5-9
Head Teacher
Ms Kathy Augustine
Kimbolton Road
Keysoe
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 2HH
01234376266
School Website
Riseley C Of E Lower School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:3-9
Head Teacher
Mr Leigh Pointon
Church Lane
Riseley
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 1EL
01234708218
School Website
Brington C Of E Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mark Farrell
Church Lane
Brington
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 5AE
01832710383
School Website
Buckden C Of E Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Miss Alison Anderson
School Lane
Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TT
01480810241
School Website
Crosshall Infant School Academy Trust
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Deborah James
446 Great North Road
Eaton Ford
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7GG
01480475980
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
St Neots
Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF
7.54 Miles
Huntingdon
Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP
8.62 Miles
Bedford
Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
11.81 Miles
Bedford St Johns
Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
12.02 Miles
Wellingborough
Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA
12.59 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Kim Cars Airport Transfers And Private Hire
01480 861333
26 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0HA
0.10 Miles
Ambassador Cars
01480 896797
Glebe Farm/Barham Rd, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0YT
4.22 Miles
Buckden Private Hire
01480 812929
8 High Street, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5XA
5.69 Miles
Halcyon Executive Cars
01832 710372
Arlan House, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0QP
5.71 Miles
Buckden Private Hire/Taxi Service
01480 812929
53 Lucks Lane Buckden St Neots Cambs, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TQ
5.82 Miles
B N K Cars
01480 472222
76 Cranfield Way, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5TJ
5.95 Miles
Heritage Travel
07789 551996
44 Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6JF
6.92 Miles
Consort Private Hire
01480 380545
20 Wilkinson Cl, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8HJ
6.96 Miles
Steve's Private Hire
01480 471111
49 Market Square, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2AA
6.99 Miles
Raunds Taxi
01933 624000
Brook Street, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LL
7.03 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Kimbolton Post Office
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Hunters Way
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Stoneley
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Bicton Industrial Park
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Tilbrook
Collection Today available until:16:15
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Wood End
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Pertenhall
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Stow Longa
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Kimbolton Station
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Staughton Manor
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Dillington
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Springhill
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Old Post Office Swineshead
Collection Today available until:09:00
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Gt Staughton Post Office
Collection Today available until:16:00
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Lower Dean
Collection Today available until:16:15
Weekday Last Collection:16:15
Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Kimbolton Medical Centre
01480 860205
Hunters Way
Newtown,Kimbolton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 0JF
Great Staughton Surgery
01480 860770
The Surgery
57 The Highway
Great Staughton
Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire
PE19 5DA
Buckden Surgery
01480 810216
The Surgery
Mayfield, Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5SZ
Gpsi Dermatology Service Buckden Hunts
01480 810216
The Surgery
Mayfield, Buckden
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5SZ
Little Paxton - Covid Local Vaccination Service
40 High Street
Little Paxton
St. Neots
PE19 6EY
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Local Stores

Little Paxton - Great North Road
Great North Road
Little Paxton
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 6EN
01480 212980
Store Website
6.14 miles
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SPAR Raunds
SPAR
High Street
Raunds
NN9 6HS
01933 460088
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
White House Veterinary Clinic
1 Linclare Place
St. Neots
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE19 7AH
01480 216612
enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk
6.74 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Northlands Veterinary Group
6 Hill Street
Raunds
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN9 6NN
01536 485543
raunds@northlands-vets.co.uk
Website
6.97 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Church House Veterinary Clinic
Church House
18 Brook Street
St. Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 2BP
01480 472032
enquiries@chvc.co.uk
Website
7.08 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

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Birds

Camelids

Cats

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Dogs

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Poultry

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Medivet Brampton
Brampton Veterinary Clinic
56 High Street
Brampton
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE28 4TH
01480 433566
brampton@medivet.co.uk
Website
7.13 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

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Dogs

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Medivet St Neots
86A Cambridge Street
St Neots
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
PE19 1PJ
01480 210310
st.neots@medivet.co.uk
Website
7.31 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Waterside Vets
Eaton Socon
St Neots
Cambridgeshire
PE19 8ET
7.35 miles
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Cats

Dogs

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Local Dog Walks

Brampton Woods Near Huntingdon
Brampton Rd
Brampton
5.40 miles

Location
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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Lovely Walk Around The Lakes And River Ouse. Path In One Place Runs Next To Working Quarry, But Other Than That Dogs Off Lead. I Recommend The River Trail.
2 Kingfisher Cl
Little Paxton
6.81 miles

Park At The Visitors Centre For Free, But It’S Not Huge. Was Filled Up By The Time I Finished Our Walk.
Location
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St Neots Weekly Walk
Beautiful Dog Walk Used Weekly By Big Walkies Community Group. The Car Park Is Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It's Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site Around 3 Miles Walk With Water Area For Dogs.
Willow Bridge
Eaton Socon
7.38 miles

Car Park Known To Locals As 'Connygear Car Park' - It'S Just Off Of Hardwick Road, Near To The Caravan Site
Location
what3words
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Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Open Grasslands, Meadows, Woodlands And Lakes Cover 170 Acres With A Wealth Of Wildlife Everywhere. Used By Big Walkies Community Group On A Monthly Basis!
A14
7.73 miles

Location
what3words
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Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Lovely Varied Walks With Different Combination For A New Experience Each Time From Woodland Advantages To Slashing Around In The Lakes. This Place Really Does Have It All. Great Food, Cheap Parking (£1-2Hr £2-6Hr), Loads Of Extras
94 Christie Dr
Lancashire
7.77 miles

Location
what3words
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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available
270 A45
Ringstead
Wellingborough
NN9 6EQ
7.88 miles

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