Local information for Yaxley, Peterborough, PE7 3AB
The first signs of habitation date back to early tribal hunter - gatherers of c.600BC remains of an Iron Age farm can also be found close by. The church is most notable for its work from all medieval periods, its spire being a landmark across the fens.
Today the delightful village of Yaxley has many amenities on offer, including a shopping centre, three schools, a health centre, library, police station and village hall. The lively local arts scene holds festivals, fairs, carnivals and summer regattas. And the children are sure to be enticed by the free skate parks which scatter the area and are open to all, or perhaps they'll even take up the horse riding on offer. For those of you after even more adventurous activities, you can try surfing, sailing or waterskiing. Alternatively take a simple relaxing cruise down the nearby waterways in the summer sun. The choice is yours.
Further afield you will find the stunning city of Peterborough and its famous cathedral. The city has plenty of activities to enjoy. Breathe in the fresh air at one of its many parks or meander along on one of the local walks. Peterborough's lively nightlife offers everything from alluring restaurants to glittering bars.
What's more, Peterborough provides easy transport links to the rest of the country. The A1 offers access by road, with London's Kings Cross under an hour away by train. And if you're travelling further afield, Stansted and Luton airports can be reached in an hour, with Gatwick and Heathrow being fewer than two hours away.
- Train Station: 4.2 miles
- Main Roads: 0 miles
- Motorways: 0 miles
- Nearest Towns: 0 miles
- Primary Schools: 0.3 miles
- Secondary Schools: 1.4 miles
- Airport: 44.23 miles
- Hospital: 4.52 miles