Cambridge and Surrounding Areas
Cambridge is a residential and University City about 55 miles north of London by road and with rail services reaching London in 60 minutes to 70 minutes. During the last fifteen years there has been a transformation in communications, the construction of the A45 in the early seventies, now part of the A14 running between Felixstowe to the east and the M1/M6 to the West, the M11 motorway in the mid seventies, the M25 London Orbital in the mid eighties and the recent electrification of the railway to London. Stansted Airport, which serves many international destinations, is approximately 25 miles to the south, off the M11.
Cambridge is a blend of historic town, ancient university and regional centre, but it also forms the base for many high-technology industries. The first scholars appeared, from Oxford, in 1209 with the first College, Peterhouse being founded in 1284. The success of Peterhouse encouraged the foundation of many other Colleges.
General Information
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Mileages (from Cambridge) and train times.
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Cambridge
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(Liverpool Street 70 mins, Kings Cross 60 mins)
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Saffron Walden
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14 miles
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(see Audley End)
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Audley End
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15 miles
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(Liverpool Street 50 mins approx) |
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Royston
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13 miles
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(Kings Cross 55 mins approx)
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Huntingdon
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17 miles
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(Kings Cross 60 mins approx)
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Ely
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18 miles
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(Liverpool Street 105 mins approx)
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Newmarket
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13 miles
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(Liverpool Street 120 mins approx)
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Public Transport
For information regarding public transport, contact:-
Railways 0345 484950 or Stagecoach 01223 420544
Statutory Authorities
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Cambridgeshire County Council
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(tel 01223 717111)
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Cambridge City Council
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(tel 01223 457000)
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South Cambs District Council
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(tel 01223 443000)
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East Cambs District Council
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(tel 01353 665555)
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Essex County Council
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(tel 01245 492211)
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Uttlesford District Council
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(tel 01799 510510)
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Cambridge Water Company
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(tel 01223 403000)
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Eastern Energy
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(tel 020 8905 1144)
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British Gas
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(tel 0990 909000)
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Schools
There are many state and private schools in Cambridge and the surrounding area, for further information contact:-
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State Schools
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contact Cambridge County Council Education Department (01223 717111)
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Private Schools
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contact ISIS (0171 798 1560)
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Nursery/Play
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contact Social Services (01223 718211 for the City and 01223 712950 for the south groups of the City and 01353 667911 for the east groups of the City)
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Shopping
Many high street retailers are represented in either the City Centre or the Grafton Centre.
Health
Addenbrookes Hospital (tel 01223 245151)
Hinchingbrooke Hospital (Huntingdon - 01480 456131)
Sport
There is a variety of sports clubs and spectator sports in the Cambridge area and include:-
Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall
Abbey Swimming Pool
Racing at Newmarket and Huntingdon
Golf Courses at Gog Magog, Girton, Comberton, Melbourn, Bourn and Ely
Press
The local newspaper is the Cambridge Evening News (property supplement every Thursday) tel 01223 434434.
