Cambridge parks
- Thursday, 6 December 2007
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Cambridge cityscape
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The attractions of this world-renowned university city make Cambridge an irresistible choice
Seat of learning
The site of one of the best-known universities in the world, Cambridge is renowned for its educational excellence.
Architectural heritage
The university dates back to the 13th century and its buildings, with their outstanding architecture, reflect that rich heritage.
Medieval appearance
Tourism is this city's economic mainstay and you soon see why: central Cambridge still retains much of its medieval atmosphere and appearance.
Cyclists' heaven
Lying on fairly flat ground and benefiting from parks with shared-use paths, Cambridge has the highest level of cycle use in Britain.
Mixture of ancient and modern
Alongside the medieval there is also the modern. The wider area is sometimes referred to as Silicon Fen because of the growth in hi-tech science parks.
Travel and transport
Several major roads and railway lines intersect at Cambridge, giving fast and easy access to London, the east coast and the Midlands as well as Stansted Airport.
5 Cambridge Parks
Cottenham Park
1 Constable Close, Cottenham, Cambs CR24 8SX.
01954 251100
This is a family-run park in Cottenham village offering a tranquil setting with open areas and walks around a private lake with abundant wildlife.
Bluebell Woods
Ely Rd, Waterbeach, Cambs CB5 9NW
01480 453939
A new development of just 16 luxury homes on a gated estate surrounded by woodland near Waterbeach village and close to the river Cam.
Hyde Park
Padnal Rd, Littleport, Cambs CB6 1NS
01480 453939
It opened this year and offers 23 homes in the centre of Littleport, close to the Great Ouse river and four miles from the city of Ely.
Fenland Village
Osborne Rd, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 3JR
01945 466218
This is a Tingdene park with 70 homes in a series of private cul-de-sacs, which is nearing completion with just one vacant plot still remaining.
Pine Hill Park
Sawtry Way, Wyton, Huntingdon PE28 2DZ
01480 455347
Situated mid way between Hungtingdon and St Ives, this park comprises 48 homes in a new development for the 50+ age group. Pets are allowed.
Essential city info
Council tax bands and rates
April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007
Band A: £815.47
Band D: £1,223.21
Local MPs
David Howarth, Liberal Democrat MP (Cambridge)
Tel: 01223 304421 (Cambridge), 020 7219 3000 (Westminster)
Email: info@davidhowarth.org.uk
Andrew Lansley, Conservative MP (Cambridgeshire South)
Tel: 01954 212 707 (Cambridge), 020 7219 3000 (Westminster)
Email: lansleya@parliament.uk
Access to London
Cambridge is 63 miles from London. The journey normally takes around an hour and a half depending upon the traffic.
Call Back Issues on 01733 385170 to order the May 2007 issue of Park Home & Holiday Caravan magazine for the full 'Let's Move to Cambridge' feature
