Waterbeach Map

Detailed Street Map of Waterbeach Cambridgeshire & Guide to the Area

Waterbeach Map Cambridgeshire: Interactive map of Waterbeach, displaying the village situated in the county of Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) bottom right of map to display a detailed street map of Waterbeach area and a Waterbeach village centre map, showing Waterbeach Railway Station (train station), Waterbeach High Street, and Waterbeach Lodge Care Home.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Waterbeach map are: Tesco Express, Waterbeach Post Office, The White Horse, The Brewery Tap, The Bridge, The Sun Inn, Waterbeach Pharmacy, Waterbeach Surgery, Waterbeach Dental Surgery, Waterbeach Library, Waterbeach Community Association, Waterbeach Recreation Ground, Waterbeach Football Club, Waterbeach Cricket Club, Waterbeach Bowls Club, St John's Church, Waterbeach Baptist Church, Waterbeach Community Primary School, Waterbeach Railway Station, Waterbeach Barracks, Denny Abbey, Farmland Museum, Anglesey Abbey, Wicken Fen, Cambridge North Station, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Country Park, Ely Cathedral, Cambridge Museum of Technology, Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Landbeach, Milton, Horningsea, Fen Ditton, Clayhithe, Bottisham, Lode, Longmeadow, Chittering, Stretham, Little Thetford, Ely, Queen Adelaide, Prickwillow, Wicken, Swaffham Bulbeck, Swaffham Prior, Reach, Burwell, Quy, Stow cum Quy, Fen Ditton, Teversham, Fulbourn, Histon, Impington.

Waterbeach is a large village located approximately six miles to the north of Cambridge, situated in between the River Cam and the edge of the Fens. It has a long history dating back to Saxon times, but the nearby Car Dyke and remains of Denny Abbey indicate that civilization existed at the site many centuries earlier. The parish had a population of around 5,500 in the Census of 2021 and has undergone increased development around the site of the old Waterbeach barracks. The village has all the necessary facilities including shops, pubs, schools, churches, sports facilities, medical services and other services for daily life.

Waterbeach station is particularly useful as it has trains to nearby Cambridge, Ely and King's Lynn, while the A10 road is the major road link to the settlement. There are lots of opportunities for walking near the area such as riverside and fen walks. The parish of Waterbeach can be reached quickly from Cambridge and nearby attractions such as the Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum rather easily. Other major attractions include Anglesey Abbey and Wicken Fen, while historic city of Ely with its famous cathedral is within easy reach.

FAQ About Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire

• Where is Waterbeach located? - Waterbeach is in South Cambridgeshire, around six miles north of Cambridge and close to the River Cam, A10 and Fenland countryside.
• What is the population of Waterbeach? - Waterbeach parish had a population of roughly 5,500 at the 2021 Census, with the local population expected to grow as new development continues around the former barracks.
• Does Waterbeach have a railway station? - Waterbeach has its own railway station, with direct services towards Cambridge, Ely and King's Lynn, making rail travel one of the village's handiest transport options.
• What is Waterbeach known for? - Waterbeach is known for its Fen-edge setting, riverside surroundings, former military barracks and proximity to Denny Abbey, as well as being a convenient base for Cambridge and Ely.
• What attractions are near Waterbeach? - Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum are particularly close, while Anglesey Abbey, Wicken Fen, Ely Cathedral, Milton Country Park and the attractions of Cambridge are all within easy travelling distance.
• What facilities does Waterbeach have? - Waterbeach has local shops, pubs, schools, churches, medical services, a pharmacy, library, sports clubs, recreation facilities and a railway station, giving residents a useful range of amenities without having to travel far.

We hope you found this Waterbeach tourist map useful for your visit to this area of Cambridgeshire.

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