Great Abington

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Great Abington

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Great Abington is a civil parish located in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of Cambridge, it covers an area of 7.36 square kilometers. The village is bordered by Little Abington to the east, Hildersham to the south, and Babraham to the west.

The history of Great Abington dates back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. Today, it is a quaint and picturesque village known for its charming thatched cottages and beautiful countryside surroundings. The village is home to a population of around 1,500 residents.

Great Abington offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. It has a primary school, which has been serving the community for over 150 years, and a village hall that hosts various events and activities. The parish also has a post office, a local pub, a village shop, and a church.

The village benefits from its close proximity to Cambridge and the nearby major roads, making it an attractive location for commuters. It also offers easy access to the countryside, with numerous footpaths and bridleways for outdoor enthusiasts to explore.

Overall, Great Abington is a quiet and idyllic village, boasting a strong sense of community and a rich history. Its convenient location, combined with its natural beauty, makes it a desirable place to live for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque setting.

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Great Abington, St Mary
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Little Abington, St Mary
Great Abington High Street A view of the three tuns pub from outside Abington school.
Great Abington High Street
A view of the three tuns pub from outside Abington school.
Abington Social Club, Great Abington, Cambs.
Abington Social Club, Great Abington, Cambs.
Farm buildings and machinery, Abington Park Farm
Farm buildings and machinery, Abington Park Farm
Hedgerow and fields
Hedgerow and fields
Now I'm found
Now I'm found
Cross path coming from Brent Ditch Looked just like a ditch in America.
Cross path coming from Brent Ditch
Looked just like a ditch in America.
Caravan parking and lodging for ponies.
Caravan parking and lodging for ponies.
Dismantled railway
Dismantled railway
Bluebells in Hildersham Wood
Bluebells in Hildersham Wood
Course of old railway Course of the old Cambridge to Haverhill railway line (part of the 'Stour Valley Line') near Pampisford. The site of Pampisford station is now lost under the widened A11 trunk road.
Course of old railway
Course of the old Cambridge to Haverhill railway line (part of the 'Stour Valley Line') near Pampisford. The site of Pampisford station is now lost under the widened A11 trunk road.
Cambridgeshire downlands Gently undulating arable prairie to the south of Penn Farm, Great Abington.
Cambridgeshire downlands
Gently undulating arable prairie to the south of Penn Farm, Great Abington.
Millennium bridge over the Granta This footbridge linking the parishes of Great and Little Abington was constructed and presented in 2000 by Granta Park and TWI. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.twi.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.twi.co.uk">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Millennium bridge over the Granta
This footbridge linking the parishes of Great and Little Abington was constructed and presented in 2000 by Granta Park and TWI. LinkExternal link
Three Tuns The free house in Abington.
Three Tuns
The free house in Abington.
Thatched cottage A traditional building in the High Street.
Thatched cottage
A traditional building in the High Street.
Abington cottage A brick and flint cottage with pretty Gothic windows and a weatherboarded extension in Church Lane.
Abington cottage
A brick and flint cottage with pretty Gothic windows and a weatherboarded extension in Church Lane.
Abingtons village sign East Anglian village signs are usually freestanding; exceptionally, this shared sign for Great and Little Abington is a mosaic on the parapet of the bridge over the Granta, which forms the boundary between the two parishes.
Abingtons village sign
East Anglian village signs are usually freestanding; exceptionally, this shared sign for Great and Little Abington is a mosaic on the parapet of the bridge over the Granta, which forms the boundary between the two parishes.
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Great Abington is located at Grid Ref: TL5247 (Lat: 52.104081, Lng: 0.225194)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.104081,0.225194
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