Welcome to Welney

Welney is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse and is known for its beautiful wetlands and wildlife. The Welney Wetland Centre is a popular attraction in the area, offering visitors the chance to see a variety of birds and other animals in their natural habitat. The centre also provides educational programs and guided tours for visitors of all ages.

The village of Welney has a rich history, dating back to the Roman era. The area was once a thriving market town, with a number of shops, pubs, and other businesses. Today, the village is much quieter, with a small population of around 500 people. However, it still retains its charm and character, with a number of historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most popular events in Welney is the annual swan migration. Every winter, thousands of swans flock to the area to feed on the wetlands. Visitors can watch the swans from the comfort of the Welney Wetland Centre, or take a guided tour to see them up close. The migration is a spectacular sight, and draws visitors from all over the world to the village of Welney.

Local Weather

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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
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
Littleport & East Cambs Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Lauren Phillips
Camel Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1EW
1353223300
School Website
Highfield Littleport Academy
Academy Special Sponsor Led
Ages:2-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Yvonne Skillern
Camel Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1EW
1353223301
School Website
Ten Mile Bank Riverside Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Ms Sarah Turner
Station Road
Ten Mile Bank
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0EP
01366377310
School Website
Littleport Community Primary School
Community School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Adam Rivett
Parsons Lane
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JT
01353860235
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
Millfield Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Wendy Lee
Grange Lane
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1HW
01353861612
School Website
Southery Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Elaine Huntington
Westgate Street
Southery
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 0PA
01366377205
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
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Manea
Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG
3.60 Miles
Littleport
Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL
5.13 Miles
March
Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ
7.12 Miles
Downham Market
Railway Road, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9EN
7.35 Miles
Ely
Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS
9.10 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Bishops Taxis
01366 324307
The Laurels, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0BX
3.63 Miles
Ely Taxi Service
01353 882020
181 Wisbech Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1RA
4.24 Miles
Sally's Cars
01366 377618
9 Stevens Crescent, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0EF
4.57 Miles
March Taxis
01354 656827
30 Eastwood Av, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9ND
6.78 Miles
M And K Cabs
01354 658786
21 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA
6.92 Miles
C T Taxis
01354 652552
9 St Peters Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9NA
6.92 Miles
Tru Taxis
07818 867668
Cavalry Pk, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9DL
6.93 Miles
Yellow Cabz
0800 077 5555
Yellow House, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8NU
7.02 Miles
A And D Cabs
01354 659419
54 Peterhouse Cr, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8QT
7.06 Miles
Elyte Chauffeurs
01353 699894
2 Wayhead Cottages, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2DW
7.09 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Welney Post Office
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Rutland Arms Welney
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Lakesend
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Christchurch Post Office
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Farmers Boy Toll Road
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Lots Bridge
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Fodder Fen
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Ironbridge Christchurch
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Neatmoor Farm
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Pumping Engine Pymore
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Manea Station
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St Matthews
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Station Road
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Three Holes Post Office
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Golden Lion
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Fenland Group Practice
01354 680774
The Surgery
4 Cathedral View, Manea
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 0GN
St. George's Medical Centre
01353 864100
St George's Medical Ctr
Parsons Lane,Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JU
Upwell Health Centre
01945 773671
The Upwell Health Centre
Townley Close,Upwell
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE14 9BT
Upwell Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Townley Close
Upwell
Wisbech
PE14 9BT
Mercheford House
01354 656841
Mercheford House
28 Elwyn Road
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9BY
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Local Stores

Littleport
40-42 Wisbech Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JH
01353 864040
Store Website
4.95 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
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Johnson And Scott Ltd
61 Wisbech Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JJ
01353 634123
reception@johnsonandscott.co.uk
Website
4.74 miles
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Best Friends March
3 Upwell Road
March
Cambridgeshire
PE15 9DT
01354 653435
march@bestfriendsgroup.com
Website
6.70 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
6.87 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
6.98 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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The Hollies Veterinary Clinic
Paradise Road
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9JE
01366 386655
info@lrvc.co.uk
Website
7.59 miles
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Client car park

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Isle Large Animal Veterinary Centre
West Fen Road
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 2BZ
01353 658 241
islevets@googlemail.com
Website
8.20 miles
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Disabled public access

Client car park

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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
9.84 miles

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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
14.31 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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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
14.49 miles

Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.
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Brandon Country Park
Located In The Vast Thetford Forest, Brandon Lies In The Very Heart Of The Brecks. A Wild Landscape Of Dark Forests, Open Heathlands, Sandy Soils And Iconic Belts Of Pine Trees That Straddles The Suffolk And Norfolk Border. You Can Explore With Your Dog One Of 4 Nature Trails By Foot, Or Cycle Along Forest Tracks On The Poachers Trail.
Brandon Country Park
Bury Rd
Brandon
IP27 0SU
16.96 miles

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Brandon Country Park
There's A Choice Of Four Trails To Explore At Brandon Country Park, From The Easy 0.9-Mile Redwood Trail (Red Walk) To The 6.2-Mile Firecrest Trail (Orange Walk). Here, Though, We Follow The Mid-Range Forest And Heath Train (Purple Walk). You Will Walk Into A Working Forest, On A Circular Route Through The Arboretum And Into The Deeper Thetford Forest With Acres Of Evergreen Scots Pine Plantation.
IP27 0SU
16.99 miles

Off The A1065, Take The B1106 South From Brandon To Brandon Country Park.
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
18.68 miles

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