Towns & cities · East of England
Fordham
Also known as: Fordham, Swydd Gaergrawnt
Fordham — village in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Soham · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fordham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 725 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3200°, 0.3800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fordham is a village in rural Cambridgeshire, England. Fordham is part of the East Cambridgeshire district. It is four miles north of Newmarket, as well as being close to the settlements of Soham, Burwell, Isleham, Mildenhall and Chippenham.
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Background
History
The parish of Fordham covers 4331 acre in an irregular shape. Its southern border is the county border with Suffolk and most of its south-eastern border with Snailwell follows the path of the River Snail. It also borders Chippenham and Isleham to the east, Soham to the north, and Burwell to the west, as well as having a short boundary with Wicken at its western tip. In 1953 the civil parish was merged with that of Landwade, a tiny parish of only 147 acre, although Landwade and its ecclesiastical parish are both in Suffolk. The parish has been occupied for several thousand years; weapons and tools in both flint and metal have been found from the Early Bronze Age and Iron Age, as well as…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3200, 0.3800
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Fordham
- Postcode
- CB7 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 725
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q660891 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fordham, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: UK Fordham (Cambridgeshire).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fordham
Villages · 1.2 km
Fordham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Parish Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Downfield Windmill
Windmills · 1.5 km
Downfields (Pollard's) Windmill
Windmills · 1.5 km
Soham Meadow
Forests & woodlands · 1.6 km
Soham Meadow
Wildlife reserves · 1.7 km
Rex Theatre
Theatres · 1.9 km
Fordham Woods
Wildlife reserves · 2.0 km
Isleham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.8 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Soham Rail Disaster memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Fordham is a village in Cambridgeshire, located in the London region, with a population of 725. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 725
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Fordham
56 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Fordham →
Flagship📷 10Wildlife reserves · East of England
Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen — nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Chippenham Park
Chippenham Park — house in Chippenham, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Chippenham Preceptory
Chippenham Preceptory — monastery in Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — church in Isleham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Andrew, Soham
Church of St Andrew, Soham — Grade I listed church in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Downfields (Pollard's) Windmill
Downfields (Pollard's) Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Fordham Woods
Fordham Woods — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Isleham Priory Church
Isleham Priory Church — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Northfield Windmill
Northfield Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Margaret
Parish Church of St Margaret — church in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Peter
Parish Church of St Peter — church in Fordham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Abbeys & priories · East of England
Soham Abbey
Soham Abbey — abbey in Soham, East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Soham Meadow
Soham Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East of England
Soham Meadow
Soham Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The School House
The School House — house in Chippenham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · East of England
The Viva Theatre
The Viva Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
War Memorial
War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Isleham Hoard
Isleham Hoard — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Isleham Lime Kilns
Isleham Lime Kilns — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Chippenham Hall
Chippenham Hall — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Badlingham Manor
Badlingham Manor — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East of England
1930s fen dwelling
1930s fen dwelling — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Zoos & aquariums · East of England
South Angle Farm Park
South Angle Farm Park — a zoo aquarium in england-london, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Fordham Village Sign
Fordham Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Peter
Parish Church of St Peter — church in Fordham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Downfield Windmill
Downfield Windmill — Grade II* listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Downfields (Pollard's) Windmill
Downfields (Pollard's) Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Soham Meadow
Soham Meadow is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fordham
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Karma Farm Eco-Campsite
Karma Farm Eco-Campsite — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Bedford Lodge Hotel
Bedford Lodge Hotel — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Golden Boar Public House
The Golden Boar Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Tharp Arms
Tharp Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House
The White Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Mount Public House
The Mount Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Waggon And Horses Public House
Waggon And Horses Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fordham?
- Fordham is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5LU), in the parish of Fordham.
- What is Fordham?
- Fordham — village in East Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Fordham?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 5LU.
- Is Fordham free to visit?
- Yes, Fordham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fordham?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5LU.