Horningsea is a small and picturesque village of some 300 inhabitants situated five miles north of Cambridge, on the C210 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.
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’s two local pubs (The Plough and Fleece which is a community owned pub and the Crown and Punchbowl), a garden centre (Scotsdales) and a small caravan site (Gayton Farm).
Transport – Horningsea is close enough to Cambridge to cycle (or even a pleasant one hour walk along the river), is close to two train stations (Waterbeach and Cambridge North) and has a very good bus service (7 days a week)
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 – 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.
News – Read of any village developments in the most recent the Horningsea Herald
