Bourn

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Bourn

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Bourn, SS Helena and Mary Credit: mym

Bourn is a small civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately eight miles west of the city of Cambridge and is part of the South Cambridgeshire District. The village is nestled within a picturesque rural landscape, characterized by rolling hills, open fields, and meandering streams.

With a population of around 1,000 residents, Bourn maintains a close-knit community atmosphere. The village center features a number of historic buildings, including a 12th-century parish church, St. Helena's, which serves as a focal point for local religious activities and cultural events.

Bourn is home to several amenities and services, catering to the needs of its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a convenience store. The village also boasts a popular pub and a golf club, providing recreational opportunities for both locals and visitors.

The surrounding countryside offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Bourn is known for its scenic beauty, attracting nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Bourn Brook and the Bourn Golf and Leisure Club further contribute to the area's natural appeal.

Transport links in Bourn are well-established, with regular bus services connecting the village to Cambridge and other nearby towns. The A428 road runs just south of the parish, providing convenient access to major road networks.

Overall, Bourn offers a tranquil and idyllic setting, combining rural charm with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit in Cambridgeshire.

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Bourn Images

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Bourn, SS Helena and Mary
Stubble fields, Caldecote Looking west towards Bourn. It looks as if one of the fields has already been ploughed.
Stubble fields, Caldecote
Looking west towards Bourn. It looks as if one of the fields has already been ploughed.
Bourn Windmill This Windmill is very preserved and is open to the public on selected dates each year.
Bourn Windmill
This Windmill is very preserved and is open to the public on selected dates each year.
Lineside hut on disused railway
Lineside hut on disused railway
Old railway embankment
Old railway embankment
Dismantled bridge
Dismantled bridge
Whomping Willow Lake Whomping Willow Lake on the southern edge of Cambourne. This and nearby Sirius Lake were created as part of the development of the new village of Cambourne, west of Cambridge. Presumably the lakes were named after "characters" in the Harry Potter books.
Whomping Willow Lake
Whomping Willow Lake on the southern edge of Cambourne. This and nearby Sirius Lake were created as part of the development of the new village of Cambourne, west of Cambridge. Presumably the lakes were named after "characters" in the Harry Potter books.
Wysing Arts Centre This former farmhouse became an arts centre in 1989.
Wysing Arts Centre
This former farmhouse became an arts centre in 1989.
A ford on a road called Caxton End Just a few yards further on, there is another ford.
A ford on a road called Caxton End
Just a few yards further on, there is another ford.
Farmhouse at Upper Farm
Farmhouse at Upper Farm
Farm road, close to Bourn
Farm road, close to Bourn
Approach road to a farm called The Grange
Approach road to a farm called The Grange
Can't go to Bourn on this bridleway Locked gate on bridleway to Bourn.  Opposite the entrance to Longstowe Hall.
Can't go to Bourn on this bridleway
Locked gate on bridleway to Bourn. Opposite the entrance to Longstowe Hall.
Wheat field and farm building
Wheat field and farm building
Footbridge over a brook near Bourn
Footbridge over a brook near Bourn
Bourn Golf Course Complete with golfers
Bourn Golf Course
Complete with golfers
Early Victorian Cottage 1840 extension to an 18th century farmhouse for Brooklands Farm, Bourn.
Early Victorian Cottage
1840 extension to an 18th century farmhouse for Brooklands Farm, Bourn.
Ford at Bourn There are two consecutive fords and both are passable by motor vehicles in normal conditions. Though how do you know when it's abnormal?
Ford at Bourn
There are two consecutive fords and both are passable by motor vehicles in normal conditions. Though how do you know when it's abnormal?
Show me another place!

Bourn is located at Grid Ref: TL3256 (Lat: 52.194957, Lng: -0.058923)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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