Historic churches · East of England
Godmanchester
In or near Hemingford Grey.
Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon · 1.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Godmanchester, the nearest railway station is Huntingdon, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is PE29 2JH.
About
Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of the River Great Ouse. Being on the Roman road network the town has a long history. It has a waterside location and is surrounded by open countryside of high value for its biodiversity but it remains highly accessible, with a railway line to London, the A1 road and M11/A14, which run nearby.
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Official information
First Strokes Swim School in Godmanchester offers a community-focused swimming facility featuring a pool for lessons and casual swims. The center provides expert swimming instruction for all ages, along with various activities such as aqua aerobics and pool parties.
From the Wikipedia article
Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of the River Great Ouse. Being on the Roman road network the town has a long history. It has a waterside location and is surrounded by open countryside of high value for its biodiversity but it remains highly accessible, with a railway line to London, the A1 road and M11/A14, which run nearby.
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Background
History
The town is on the site of the Roman town of Durovigutum. There is archaeological evidence of Celtic and earlier habitation prior to the establishment of a key Roman town and a mansio (inn), so the area has probably been continuously occupied for more than 2,000 years. In contrast to Huntingdon, archaeological finds have been extensive in the centre of Godmanchester. The town has two conservation areas showing architecture from the last 400 years. More than 100 private listed buildings, including many timber-framed Tudor houses, may be seen, the largest being Tudor Farm, dating from 1600 and restored in 1995.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3176, -0.1725
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Godmanchester
- Postcode
- PE29 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huntingdon
- Phone
- 01480 375145
- Nearest railway station
- Huntingdon — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.firststrokes.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Godmanchester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Island Hall
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Farm Hall
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Godmanchester War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godmanchester?
- Godmanchester is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE29 2JH), in the parish of Godmanchester.
- What is Godmanchester?
- Godmanchester ( GOD-mən-ches-tər) is a town and civil parish in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is separated from Huntingdon, 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north, by the valley of
- How do I get to Godmanchester?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE29 2JH.
- Is Godmanchester free to visit?
- Yes, Godmanchester is free to enter.
- How do I get to Godmanchester?
- The nearest railway station is Huntingdon, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE29 2JH.