Comberton

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Comberton

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Comberton is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles southwest of Cambridge, it covers an area of about 4.9 square miles. Comberton is bordered by the parishes of Toft, Barton, and Harlton.

The village of Comberton is nestled in a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland. It has a population of around 2,200 residents, according to the latest available data. The parish is served by a primary school, which has a good reputation and caters to local children.

Comberton is known for its strong community spirit and active involvement in various local initiatives. The village hosts a range of social events and clubs, including sports clubs, gardening clubs, and a historical society. There are also several public houses and restaurants, providing residents with options for dining and socializing.

The village benefits from good transportation links, with regular bus services connecting it to nearby towns and cities. Additionally, the A428 road, which runs through the parish, provides convenient access to Cambridge and other major routes.

Comberton offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a post office, a convenience store, and a village hall. It also boasts a beautiful church, St. Mary's, which dates back to the 13th century and is a notable historical landmark in the area.

Overall, Comberton is a vibrant and picturesque village, offering a peaceful and close-knit community lifestyle, while still providing easy access to nearby urban centers.

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Comberton Images

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Comberton Looking roughly ENE at the crossroads in the centre of Comberton.
Comberton
Looking roughly ENE at the crossroads in the centre of Comberton.
Fields south-east of Comberton View roughly SE from TL384555. The row of white objects just visible in the centre of the image are radio telescopes.
Fields south-east of Comberton
View roughly SE from TL384555. The row of white objects just visible in the centre of the image are radio telescopes.
Comberton Looking ENE along the B1046 coming into Comberton from Toft. There is a great mix of ages of housing within the SE corner of this square - some houses look to be hundreds of years old (such as the pink one with the somewhat bent roof visible over the hedge on the left) while others must have been built within the last few decades.
Comberton
Looking ENE along the B1046 coming into Comberton from Toft. There is a great mix of ages of housing within the SE corner of this square - some houses look to be hundreds of years old (such as the pink one with the somewhat bent roof visible over the hedge on the left) while others must have been built within the last few decades.
Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Site and Memorial Lodge, Comberton Road, Cambs The Arbory Trust site at Barton is the first of its kind and will eventually cover some 38 acres.
Barton Glebe Woodland Burial Site and Memorial Lodge, Comberton Road, Cambs
The Arbory Trust site at Barton is the first of its kind and will eventually cover some 38 acres.
Woodland burial site This is the Memorial Lodge of the Arbory Trust's burial site outside Barton. The area has been planted with trees which will grow into a respectable wood in 50 years or so.
Woodland burial site
This is the Memorial Lodge of the Arbory Trust's burial site outside Barton. The area has been planted with trees which will grow into a respectable wood in 50 years or so.
Jaggard's Farm, Comberton, Cambs – view SE across Bin Brook valley from the Whitwell Way bridleway.
Jaggard's Farm, Comberton, Cambs
– view SE across Bin Brook valley from the Whitwell Way bridleway.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs  – view to the N from near the centre of the square; with an oilseed rape crop sown into cereal stubble.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs
– view to the N from near the centre of the square; with an oilseed rape crop sown into cereal stubble.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs  – view to the E from near the centre of the square.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs
– view to the E from near the centre of the square.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs  – view to the S across the Bin Brook valley from near the centre of the square.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs
– view to the S across the Bin Brook valley from near the centre of the square.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs  – view to the W from near the centre of the square.
Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambs
– view to the W from near the centre of the square.
Common Farm, Comberton, Cambs – the only buildings in an agricultural square north of the village; view W from Long Road.
Common Farm, Comberton, Cambs
– the only buildings in an agricultural square north of the village; view W from Long Road.
Long Road, Comberton, Cambs – view S across the eastern side of the square towards the village.
Long Road, Comberton, Cambs
– view S across the eastern side of the square towards the village.
Long Road plantation, Comberton, Cambs View E along the Whitwell Way bridleway between Long Road and Coton village.
Long Road plantation, Comberton, Cambs
View E along the Whitwell Way bridleway between Long Road and Coton village.
Port Way bridleway, from Long Road, Comberton, Cambs View W across the southern part of the square towards Starve Goose Plantation, Hardwick.
Port Way bridleway, from Long Road, Comberton, Cambs
View W across the southern part of the square towards Starve Goose Plantation, Hardwick.
Farmland, Comberton, Cambs View NW of winter wheat fields from Branch Road.
Farmland, Comberton, Cambs
View NW of winter wheat fields from Branch Road.
Farmland S of Hardwick, Cambs View N along the eastern edge of the square.
Farmland S of Hardwick, Cambs
View N along the eastern edge of the square.
Farmland S of Hardwick, Cambs View W over a broad south-facing Chalky Boulder Clay ridge towards the centre of the square.
Farmland S of Hardwick, Cambs
View W over a broad south-facing Chalky Boulder Clay ridge towards the centre of the square.
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Comberton is located at Grid Ref: TL3856 (Lat: 52.191183, Lng: 0.027557)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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