Towns & cities · East of England
Cherry Hinton
Cherry Hinton — village and electoral ward in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cherry Hinton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 234 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and electoral ward in Cambridge, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.1849°, 0.1760°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cherry Hinton is a village and electoral ward in Cambridge, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. As of the 2021 UK census, the ward's population was 9,343 people.
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Background
History
The rectangular parish of Cherry Hinton occupies the western corner of Flendish hundred on the south-eastern outskirts of the city of Cambridge. (See Hundreds of Cambridgeshire.) In 1931 the parish had a population of 1254. On 1 April 1934 the parish was abolished and merged with Cambridge. Pictures and a description of St Andrew's parish church appear at the Cambridgeshire Churches website. There is an entry relating to Cherry Hinton in the Domesday Book: "Hintone: Count Alan. 4 mills." (Alan Rufus ‘Alan the Red', one of the Counts of Brittany, confiscated Hinton Manor from Edith, the (so-called “common law”) first wife of Harold II of England — Edith Swanneck: 'Eddeva The Fair') The War…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1849, 0.1760
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB1 9GD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 234
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q657123 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Cherry Hinton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cherry Hinton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Robin Hood
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Lime Kiln Close
Forests & woodlands · 0.4 km
East Pit
Forests & woodlands · 0.7 km
Cherry Hinton Pit
Wildlife reserves · 0.7 km
War Ditches
Vineyards · 0.8 km
Cherry Hinton Hall
Historic houses · 0.8 km
Cambridge Cherry Hinton Caravan and Motorhome Club
Caravan parks · 0.8 km
Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 0.8 km
West Pit
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
West Pit
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
Settlement site by Caudle Corner Farm
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Cambridge high point
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Cherry Hinton is a town in Cambridgeshire, East of England. Visitors can explore the Cambridge Central Mosque and the nearby Cherry Hinton Pit wildlife reserve. The area also offers access to Wandlebury Hill Fort and the West Pit forest for outdoor enjoyment.
At a glance
- Population
- 234
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- South Cambridgeshire
Things to see in Cherry Hinton
49 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Cherry Hinton →
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Barnwell East Nature Reserve
Barnwell East Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Beechwoods nature reserve
Beechwoods nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Cherry Hinton Hall
Cherry Hinton Hall — historic house and park in Cherry Hinton, England.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cherry Hinton Pit
Cherry Hinton Pit — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
East Pit
East Pit is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Windmills · East of England
Fulbourn Windmill
Fulbourn Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Hobson's Monument
Hobson's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Lime Kiln Close
Lime Kiln Close is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Locking Piece
Locking Piece — Public artwork (sculpture) by Henry Moore.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Nine Wells
Nine Wells is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Cambridge
St John the Evangelist's Church, Cambridge — church in United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Wandlebury Hill Fort
Wandlebury Hill Fort — hillfort in Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
West Pit
West Pit is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
West Pit
West Pit is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
Magog Down
Magog Down — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Country parks · East of England
Wandlebury Country Park
Wandlebury Country Park — a country park in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hill forts · East of England
Wandlebury Ring (Iron Age Hill Fort)
Wandlebury Ring (Iron Age Hill Fort) — a hill fort in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial in Churchyard of Church of All Saints
War Memorial in Churchyard of Church of All Saints — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fulbourn War Memorial
Fulbourn War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Double Helix
Double Helix — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wooden Sleeper Art/Wildlife Viewing Area
Wooden Sleeper Art/Wildlife Viewing Area — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Robin Hood
The Robin Hood in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Lime Kiln Close
Lime Kiln Close is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
East Pit
East Pit is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cherry Hinton Pit
Cherry Hinton Pit — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
War Ditches
War Ditches — a UK vineyard in england london, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Cherry Hinton Hall
Cherry Hinton Hall — historic house and park in Cherry Hinton, England.
Where to eat & stay near Cherry Hinton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Cambridge Cherry Hinton Caravan and Motorhome Club
Cambridge Cherry Hinton Caravan and Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england london.
📷 7Hotels · East of England
Travelodge Cambridge Central
Travelodge Cambridge Central — a hotel in england london. 2-star. Brand: Travelodge.
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Bounds Campsite
Bounds Campsite — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Robin Hood
The Robin Hood in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Globe Public House
The Globe Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Oak Public House
The Oak Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
King's Head Public House
King's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherry Hinton?
- Cherry Hinton is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB1 9GD), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Cherry Hinton?
- Cherry Hinton — village and electoral ward in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cherry Hinton?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB1 9GD.
- Is Cherry Hinton free to visit?
- Yes, Cherry Hinton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cherry Hinton?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB1 9GD.