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Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Whittlesey
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Whittlesey
Whittlesey sits on the route: 15 minutes from Eye, 32km from Ely Cathedral.
Whittlesey is in England, United Kingdom, with about 13,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Eye, about 7 km away.
Whittlesey (also Whittlesea) is an historic market town and civil parish in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England. Whittlesey is 6 miles (10 km) east of Peterborough. In 2021 the built-up area had a population of 13,823. The population of the parish was 17,667 at the 2021 Census.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Whittlesey?
Within an hour or so of Whittlesey: Ely Cathedral (32 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (35 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (43 km), The Backs, Cambridge (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Whittlesey?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Monsal Trail and Cat and Fiddle Road.
Where is Whittlesey?
Whittlesey is in England, United Kingdom, about 7 km from Eye.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,745
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5580, -0.1302
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Whittlesey
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
43 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Whittlesey
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 43 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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