Welcome to the website of Horningsea, England.
Horningsea is a small and picturesque village of some 300 inhabitants situated 5 miles north of Cambridge, on the B1047 between Fen Ditton and Waterbeach, and adjoining the River Cam. It is part of the South Cambridgeshire constituency and, in 2005, it was awarded the Village of the Year within South Cambs. Although it is essentially a farming area many residents commute daily into Cambridge and other towns.
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Community
- There
is a thriving and friendly community whose inhabitants are served by a
number of groups and organisations, including the Parish Council and
Residents Association. There is a
village hall and church.
History - The village has a very interesting history dating back to Viking times and beyond. Horningsea pottery was prized by the Romans.
Services
- There is a local pub, two garden centres, a small caravan site and a
restaurant
offering accomodation.
Transport needs are served
by nearby rail, bus and trunk road connections.
Environment - The village is
on the edge of the great northward sweep of fenland. The village
is a conservation area,
surrounded by grade 1 agricultural
land, and near the River Cam.
Social events -
Horningsea has a variety of
events and activities to offer
musically, in the visual arts and socially, and boasts an annual
Horticultural Show , now
over 50 years old.
Diary - Forthcoming dates of interest
News - Read of any village developments and the most recent Newsletter