East Cambridgeshire, Administrative district in Cambridgeshire, England.
East Cambridgeshire spans across 251 square miles of predominantly flat landscape within the Fens region, featuring agricultural lands and waterways.
The district was established on April 1, 1974, during England's local government reorganization, incorporating several former rural districts and urban areas.
The district maintains strong agricultural traditions with numerous local markets, farming communities, and seasonal celebrations highlighting regional food production.
Regular train services connect the district's main town Ely to Cambridge, London, and Peterborough, while extensive cycling paths link rural communities.
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve preserves 1,880 acres of undisturbed fenland, supporting rare species of insects, birds, and plants.
Location: Cambridgeshire
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Ely
Website: https://eastcambs.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.38700,0.29400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:47
Ely Cathedral
2.4 km
Corpus Clock
23.7 km
Mathematical Bridge
23.9 km
King's College Chapel
23.6 km
Fitzwilliam Museum
23.9 km
The Eagle
23.6 km
Cambridge railway station
24 km
Anglesey Abbey
17.1 km
Reality Checkpoint
23.5 km
Cambridge Mosque
23.2 km
Abbey Stadium
21.8 km
The Backs
23.7 km
Bridge of Sighs
23.3 km
Church of St Mary the Great
23.5 km
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
25.1 km
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
24.3 km
Cambridge Corn Exchange
23.6 km
Wicken Fen
8.5 km
Wren Library
23.4 km
Scott Polar Research Institute
23.9 km
Gog Magog Hills
25.9 km
Devil's Dyke
13 km
St Bene't's Church
23.7 km
Old Vicarage, Grantchester
27 km
Cambridge Castle
23 km
Senate House
23.6 km
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
23.6 km
Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church
23.8 kmReviews
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