Wisbech
Built-up area in Fenland, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.666, 0.167 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 46 09 |
| Population: | 32,489 |
| Dialling code: | 01945 |
Wisbech is a historic market town on the tidal bend of the River Nene in the heart of the low-lying Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England. Often called the "Capital of the Fens", it sits within the reclaimed marshland that defines the area's flat, agricultural landscape and retains a strong riverside and small-port heritage alongside an eye-catching Georgian townscape, notably the Crescent and riverside terraces.
The town has a rich cultural and historic profile - the Wisbech & Fenland Museum is one of the oldest provincial museums in the country and nearby Peckover House reflects the town's genteel past - while its economy today mixes market town services, horticulture and intensive agriculture that rely on seasonal labour, which has made Wisbech relatively diverse socially. Local events, conservation of historic buildings and the continuing trade through the river and surrounding fenland keep it a focal point for the surrounding rural communities.
Postcode districts covering Wisbech
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 19.2 miles
- King's Lynn 12.5 miles
- Boston 22.8 miles
- Spalding 15.8 miles
- March 8.7 miles
- Ely 18.7 miles
- Bourne 23.8 miles
- Market Deeping 20.4 miles
- Whittlesey 14.5 miles
- Downham Market 9.9 miles
- Chatteris 15.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Wisbech Riverside Ward 0.3 miles
- Wisbech Walsoken & Waterlees Ward 0.4 miles
- Wisbech North Ward 0.8 miles
- Walsoken Parish 1 mile
- Paradise Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Wisbech South Ward 1.4 miles
- Leverington Built-up area 2 miles
- Emneth and Elm Built-up area 2 miles
- West Walton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Emneth Parish 2.5 miles
- Walton Highway Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Walsoken, West Walton & Walpole Ward 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Wisbech
PE13 1PL, PE13 3DP, PE13 3PL, PE13 3RT, PE13 2RA, PE13 1LE, PE13 2FA, PE13 2HF, PE13 2JE … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 46.8 miles
- Stansted Airport 54 miles
- March Railway Station 8 miles
- Watlington Railway Station 9.1 miles
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Schools in Wisbech
- Cambian Wisbech School Independent - special
- Clarkson Infants School Primary
- Elm Road Primary School Primary
- Meadowgate Academy Special
- On Track Education Wisbech Independent - special
- Orchards C of E Academy Primary
- Peckover Primary School Primary
- Ramnoth Junior School Primary
- St Peter's C of E Aided Junior School Primary
- The Nene Infant & Nursery School Primary
- Thomas Clarkson Academy Secondary
- Wisbech Grammar School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 10.4 miles
- Ouse Washes Nature reserve 14.6 miles
- Must Farm Pile-dwelling Site Archaeological site 16.3 miles
- Fengate Archaeological site 17.1 miles
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.2 miles
- Sandringham House Estate 18.4 miles
- London Road Stadium Stadium 18.5 miles
- Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery Museum 18.5 miles