Towns & cities · East Midlands
Eye
Also known as: Eye, Swydd Gaergrawnt
Eye — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Peterborough · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eye is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,779 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.6020°, -0.2000°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Nene Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Nene Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Eye is a village in the unitary authority area of Peterborough, in the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire, England. The village is 3.8 miles (6 km) west of Thorney and 4.5 miles (7 km) south of Crowland, both known for their historic abbeys. The hamlet of Eye Green is immediately to the north, separated by the A47 trunk road.
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Background
History
According to A Dictionary of British Place Names, Eye derives from the Old English ēg, meaning a place at "the island or well-watered land, or dry ground in marsh". In the 10th century, this particular Eye was spelt "Ege". There has been a chapel at Eye since at least 1543. The present church, dedicated to Saint Matthew, was built by George Basevi in 1846. The 125 ft broach spire added 10 years later was removed for safety reasons in the early 1980s and the steeple now has a saddleback roof. Adjoining the southeast corner of the churchyard on Back Lane stands the former village fire station dating from 1826, when it housed a Merryweather fire engine. Closed after 1945, it was repaired by…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6020, -0.2000
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Eye
- Postcode
- PE6 7WD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Peterborough
- Population
- 3,779
- Nearest railway station
- Peterborough — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1840716 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eye, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eye parish church 2006-07-31 002web2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Trampoline parks · 1.1 km
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Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Eastfield Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.8 km
Eye Green Local Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.9 km
John Mansfield School
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Dogsthorpe Honey Hill
Castles · 2.8 km
Greater Peterborough UTC
Natural landmarks · 2.8 km
Drolma Centre
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Deacon's School
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to
Archaeological sites · 3.1 km
Eye is a town in the London region with a population of 3,779. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,779
- Constituency
- Peterborough
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Eye
31 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Eye →
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to
A Bronze Age post alignment and timber platform at Flag Fen and associated Bronze Age and later field systems and settlement to — archaeological site in Thorney, City of Peterborough, England, UK.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Eastfield Cemetery
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Flag Fen
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Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre
Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East of England
John Mansfield School
John Mansfield School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Crowland Abbey
Crowland Abbey — parish church of Church of England in Crowland, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Dogsthorpe Star Pit
Dogsthorpe Star Pit — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Eye Green Local Nature Reserve
Eye Green Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Star Pit Nature Reserve
Star Pit Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Crowland, South Holland, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Thorney Abbey
Thorney Abbey — abbey in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Thorney Abbey And Abbey House
Thorney Abbey And Abbey House — house in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Trinity Bridge
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📷 5Trampoline parks · East Midlands
Inflata Nation Peterborough
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Angle Axe Throwing
Angle Axe Throwing — a axe throwing in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Thorney Museum
Thorney Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary and St Botolph
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📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Kenulph's stone
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📷 5Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge About 150 Yards North West Of Grange Farm
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📷 5Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge Immediately South Of Old Hall Farm
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📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Crowland War Memorial
Crowland War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Newborough War Memorial
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Nearby
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Angle Axe Throwing
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📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Star Pit Nature Reserve
Star Pit Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Trampoline parks · East Midlands
Inflata Nation Peterborough
Inflata Nation Peterborough — a trampoline park in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Dogsthorpe Star Pit
Dogsthorpe Star Pit — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Eastfield Cemetery
Eastfield Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Eye Green Local Nature Reserve
Eye Green Local Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Eye
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
The Banyan Tree
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eye?
- Eye is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE6 7WD), in the parish of Eye.
- What is Eye?
- Eye — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
- How do I get to Eye?
- The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE6 7WD.
- Is Eye a protected site?
- Yes — Eye is part of the Nene Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nene Washes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Eye free to visit?
- Yes, Eye is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eye?
- The nearest railway station is Peterborough, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE6 7WD.