St Neots

St Neots is a market town in Huntingdonshire that stretches along the Great Ouse River, featuring Victorian buildings and green spaces throughout. The town center displays a mix of older structures and modern facilities that shape daily life.

The settlement grew around a priory founded in 974 that housed the relics of Saint Neot, drawing pilgrims from far and wide. The priory's dissolution in 1539 marked a turning point, yet its legacy continued to shape the town's growth.

The Market Square hosts weekly markets and seasonal events where medieval trading traditions continue to shape community life today. Residents and visitors gather here for social occasions that keep the town's sense of shared identity strong.

The railway station provides direct connections to London and Peterborough, making longer journeys convenient from the center. For those exploring on foot, the town center is compact and easy to navigate without getting lost.

The local museum occupies a former police station and holds artifacts from the Iron Age to modern times, documenting the town's evolution. This unexpected home shows how old buildings gain new purposes while keeping local history alive.

Location: Huntingdonshire

Shares border with: Hail Weston

Website: http://stneots-tc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.22778,-0.26667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:10