Villages · East of England
Wicken
In or near Fordham.
Wicken — a village in england london.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Soham · 3.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wicken Fen SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: WICKEN FEN
- Ramsar wetland: Wicken Fen
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wicken is a village located in the London region, with a population of 698. It is characterised by its rural setting and local community, typical of small English villages. The village offers a glimpse into suburban life, with residential areas and local amenities that cater to its residents.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3128, 0.2972
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Wicken
- Postcode
- CB7 5WU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 698
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2633980 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
1930s fen dwelling
Museums · 0.4 km
Wicken Fen
Wildlife reserves · 0.5 km
Wicken Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Smock Mill
Windmills · 0.5 km
Wicken Fen
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
Monk’s Lode
Canals · 0.9 km
Spinney Abbey
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Burwell Lode
Canals · 2.4 km
South Angle Farm Park
Zoos & aquariums · 2.5 km
Wicken Lode
Canals · 2.7 km
Reach Lode
Canals · 3.2 km
SUSTRANS sculpture
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Museums · East of England
1930s fen dwelling
1930s fen dwelling — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Flagship📷 10Wildlife reserves · East of England
Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen — nature reserve in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Wicken Village Sign
Wicken Village Sign — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Smock Mill
Smock Mill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East of England
Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Wicken
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Wicken Fen Wild Camping
Wicken Fen Wild Camping — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Fenland Retreats
Fenland Retreats — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Chittering Park Caravan Site
Chittering Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Two Acres Caravan Site
Two Acres Caravan Site — a caravan park in england london.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Kingsmead Caravan Park
Kingsmead Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House
The White Horse Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Cutter Public House
Cutter Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Tharp Arms
Tharp Arms in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
Royal Standard Public House
Royal Standard Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wicken?
- Wicken is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5WU), in the parish of Wicken.
- What is Wicken?
- Wicken — a village in england london.
- How do I get to Wicken?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB7 5WU.
- Is Wicken a protected site?
- Yes — Wicken is part of the Wicken Fen SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the WICKEN FEN National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Wicken?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5WU.