Towns & cities · East of England
Stretham
Stretham — village in East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ely · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stretham, the nearest railway station is Ely, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for Stretham is CB6, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the town is free.
About
Stretham is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 636 people. Address: CB6. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3500°, 0.2200°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Stretham is a village and civil parish 4 miles (6 km) south-south-west of Ely in Cambridgeshire, England, about 74 miles (119 km) by road from London. Its main attraction is Stretham Old Engine, a steam-powered pump used to drain the fens. The pump is still in use today although converted to electric power. It has open days throughout the year.
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Background
History
A Bronze Age hoard consisting of gold jewellery including a torque, bracelet, six ribbed-rings as well as a bronze rapier was discovered in Granta Fen near Stretham in 1850. Dating to between 1300 and 1000 BC, the torque is in the Hunt Museum in Limerick while the remainder of the treasure is in the British Museum. (Pseud.) from The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle 1832]] Stretham means homestead or village on the road (possibly Roman); Latin strata for paved road or old English ystrad for road plus old English ham for village. The route of the Roman road from Cambridge is uncertain beyond Waterbeach. Brythnoth (the first Abbot of the Benedictine monastery at Ely Abbey) and…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3500, 0.2200
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Stretham
- Postcode
- CB6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 636
- Nearest railway station
- Ely — 5.5 km
- Official site
- www.strethampc.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q655898 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stretham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stretham Windmill.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stretham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
St James' Church, Stretham, Cambridgeshire
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Stretham windmill
Windmills · 0.2 km
The Rectory
Historic houses · 0.2 km
46, High Street
Historic pubs · 0.3 km
Stretham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Stretham Old Engine
Other places · 1.8 km
Settlement site S of Tiled House Farm
Vineyards · 1.9 km
River Cam
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Little Thetford
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Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Stretham is a village located in Cambridgeshire, within the London region, with a population of 636. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 636
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
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Things to see in Stretham
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Church of St Peter
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Doghouse Grove
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St James' Church, Stretham, Cambridgeshire
St James' Church, Stretham, Cambridgeshire — church in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Stretham windmill
Stretham windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Rectory
The Rectory — Grade II* listed former clergy house in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stretham War Memorial
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wilburton
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stretham Village Sign
Stretham Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fenland Retreats
Fenland Retreats — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Vineyards · East of England
Settlement site S of Tiled House Farm
Settlement site S of Tiled House Farm — a UK vineyard in england london, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Other places · East of England
Stretham Old Engine
Stretham Old Engine is a steam-powered engine just south of Stretham in Cambridgeshire, England, that was used to pump water from flood-affected areas of The Fens back into the River Great Ouse. It is
📷 5Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Stretham War Memorial
Stretham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
St James' Church, Stretham, Cambridgeshire
St James' Church, Stretham, Cambridgeshire — church in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Stretham windmill
Stretham windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Rectory
The Rectory — Grade II* listed former clergy house in Stretham, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Stretham Village Sign
Stretham Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Stretham
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Two Acres Caravan Site
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fenland Retreats
Fenland Retreats — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Chittering Park Caravan Site
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📷 5Hostels · East of England
Bishop Woodford Retreat House
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Cutter Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · East of England
The Old Fire Engine House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Royal Standard Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Chequers Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stretham?
- Stretham is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB6), in the parish of Stretham.
- What is Stretham?
- Stretham — village in East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stretham?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB6.
- Is Stretham free to visit?
- Yes, Stretham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stretham?
- The nearest railway station is Ely, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB6.