Fenland

Fenland is an administrative district in Cambridgeshire with four main towns: March, Wisbech, Whittlesey, and Chatteris. The area spreads across flat farmland that was once wetland and is now used for agriculture and rural living.

The district was created in 1974 when several smaller councils joined together, including those from Wisbech and March. This change brought the farming communities under one local authority that manages the flat farmland.

The district shows its farming roots through regular markets and seasonal celebrations where locals gather to share food and harvest traditions. These events reveal how agriculture remains central to how people in the towns connect with each other.

The district is easy to navigate as the four towns are well connected by roads and the flat landscape makes getting around simple. Visitors will find local services and everyday facilities spread across each town.

The district is known for an extensive network of water channels and drainage systems that transformed former swamps into productive farmland. This engineering achievement shapes the landscape today and makes intensive farming possible.

Location: Cambridgeshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: March

Website: https://fenland.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.57500,0.04900

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26