Towns & cities · East of England
Chesterton
Chesterton — village and suburb of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge North · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Chesterton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 741 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and suburb of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2185°, 0.1414°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Chesterton is a suburb in Cambridge, in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. As of the 2021 UK census, the suburb had a population of 18,620 people.
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Background
History
Archaeological evidence indicates that the area that is now Chesterton has been inhabited since at least the Bronze Age. In Anglo-Saxon times Chesterton formed part of a larger vill spanning the River Cam. The rest of the vill became the borough of Cambridge sometime after the 8th century, but Chesterton was excluded from the early borough. Chesterton was an ancient parish. The parish included the village and adjoining rural areas generally to the north of it; at the western end of the parish it included Cambridge Castle. A terrier (land survey) of John Chettoe's property in Chesterton dating to 1768 (including a transcript of one from 1694) survive in Cambridgeshire Archives. Chesterton…
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- Coordinates
- 52.2185, 0.1414
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Cambridge
- Parish
- Cambridge, unparished area
- Postcode
- CB4 1QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cambridge
- Population
- 741
- Nearest railway station
- Cambridge North — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1848958 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chesterton, Cambridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Andrew's Church, Chesterton, western end.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chesterton Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.2 km
Chesterton Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Memorial WW1 and WW2
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Chesterton Hall
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Cambridge Swift Tower
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
The Cambridge Guest House
B&Bs · 0.6 km
Logan's Meadow
Forests & woodlands · 0.6 km
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Museums · 0.7 km
St Laurence's Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Emailerator (Dinky Door 5)
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Sky Station
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Chesterton is a town in Cambridgeshire, located in the London region, with a population of 741. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 741
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Cambridge
Things to see in Chesterton
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Chesterton →
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Abbey House
Abbey House — house in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Stadiums · East of England
Abbey Stadium
Abbey Stadium — homeground for Cambridge United F.C.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve
Bramblefields Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Cambridge City Cemetery
Cambridge City Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Ironworks & forges · East of England
Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge Regional College — college in Cambridgeshire, UK.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cambridge Swift Tower
Cambridge Swift Tower — Public artwork (sculpture) by Andrew Merritt.
Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Chesterton Abbey
Chesterton Abbey — abbey in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Ditton Hall
Ditton Hall — house in Fen Ditton, South Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Gas Works War Memorial
Gas Works War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Leper Chapel, Cambridge
Leper Chapel, Cambridge — church in Cambridge, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Logan's Meadow
Logan's Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton — Anglican church in Cambridge, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Laurence's Church
St Laurence's Church — church in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
📷 5Ice rinks · East of England
Cambridge Ice Arena
Cambridge Ice Arena — a ice rink in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Indoor climbing centres · East of England
Rainbow Rocket North
Rainbow Rocket North — a indoor climbing in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
The Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
Cambridge Museum of Technology
Cambridge Museum of Technology — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Chesterton Hall
Chesterton Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial
Cambridge Gas Company War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fen Ditton War Memorial
Fen Ditton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Chesterton Tower
Chesterton Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Sky Station
Sky Station — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Shadows in The Moonlight Mural
Shadows in The Moonlight Mural — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hercules Meets Galatea
Hercules Meets Galatea — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
Flagship📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Chesterton Abbey
Chesterton Abbey — abbey in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Chesterton Tower
Chesterton Tower — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Memorial WW1 and WW2
Memorial WW1 and WW2 — a memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton
St Andrew's Church, Chesterton — Anglican church in Cambridge, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Chesterton Hall
Chesterton Hall — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Cambridge Swift Tower
Cambridge Swift Tower — Public artwork (sculpture) by Andrew Merritt.
Where to eat & stay near Chesterton
Places to stay
📷 5B&Bs · East of England
The Cambridge Guest House
The Cambridge Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in england london.
📷 5Hostels · East of England
Student Castle Cambridge
Student Castle Cambridge — a hostel in england london.
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📷 5
📷 6Hotels · East of England
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Hilton Cambridge City Centre — a hotel in england london. 4-star. Brand: Hilton.
📷 5Hotels · East of England
Regent Hotel
Regent Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Globe Public House
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📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
Fort St George In England
Fort St George In England in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
King Street Run
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📷 5
📷 6Historic pubs · East of England
The Mitre Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chesterton?
- Chesterton is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB4 1QG), in the parish of Cambridge, unparished area.
- What is Chesterton?
- Chesterton — village and suburb of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chesterton?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB4 1QG.
- Is Chesterton free to visit?
- Yes, Chesterton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chesterton?
- The nearest railway station is Cambridge North, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB4 1QG.