RURAL CHARM in the Cambridgeshire countryside
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Wittering is a rural community bursting with life
With its ideal position within a rural community coupled with all the benefits of modern connectivity and convenience, you’ll feel right at home at Lancaster Place.
community spirit
A thriving area, the village is well served with a primary school for children aged 4-11, two convenience stores, choice of takeaway restaurants, historic church and a parish hall, where you’ll find weekly fitness classes. The hall is also home to the local Beavers, Cubs and Scouts groups welcoming children from age 6-14 who are curious about the world around them and wish to master new skills whilst making new friends and having fun on adventures along the way.
For those looking to get involved in local sporting activities, Wittering has its own league playing bowls club and both adult and junior football teams; the Wittering Harriers.
Wittering Sports and Social Club provides its members with various entertainment nights and family days, whilst also offering a welcoming space to relax and socialise with friends over drinks or a game of pool.
a hub for all ages
Nearby Stamford also boasts a wide range of educational opportunities with schools for all ages and further education facilities too.
Sports teams are bountiful, so whether you’re itching to get active or happier cheering from the sidelines, you won’t be disappointed with the variety on display.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Green space is in abundance on all sides of this pleasant village.
Woodland walks, protected nature reserves for wildlife lovers and family friendly country parks that are perfect for young bike riders are all easily found close to Wittering. But for the ultimate outdoors experience, head to Rutland Water, just 16 minutes from home. Offering a little something for everyone, Rutland Water really appeals to families of all ages with walks, bike and boat hire, a variety of water-sports, fishing spots, play parks and even a choice of cafés! You won’t leave feeling disappointed after a visit.
So whatever your choice of adventure, you won’t have to look far to find it. Closer to home are the Wittering Allotment Gardens, just waiting to be tended by the green fingered, or those that fancy learning how to grow their own produce.
CONNECTED LIVING
Wittering is well connected in all directions, making it an ideal location for work or leisure. With nearby neighbouring villages such as Wansford, Barnack and Eastern on the Hill, each with an array of additional amenities including schools, pubs and medical practices.
The A1 is just minutes away and will take you to Peterborough to experience all the excitement of the city in under half an hour. With its thriving theatre scene and vibrant city centre, you’ll find a huge array of entertainment for all ages from exciting shows to historic sites such as Flag Fen or the Norman cathedral.
Here you’ll also find a mainline train station with local and national connections, taking you to London Waterloo in less than two hours.
A HISTORIC MARKET TOWN
If you’re searching for a historic day out full of Georgian architecture then you’ll find that and so much more in the charming market town of Stamford.
A character-filled location with so much on offer, Stamford was named as having one of the best high streets in the country in 2023.
On the high street you’ll also find a variety of weekly markets, most notably the area’s popular fortnightly farmer’s market. To fully immerse yourself in the town’s celebrated architecture, experience a guided walking tour before stopping off for a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants located in the town centre.
Just before you reach Stamford you’ll find Burghley House, an Elizabethan stately home and garden. A great day out for families, this grand estate has a fantastic woodland play area and is host to a wide range of events and seasonal occasions throughout the year including dog shows, country fairs, half term activities, horse trials, live music and so much more.
drive times
FROM LANCASTER PLACE
STAMFORD
10 mins
4 miles
BARNACK
8 mins
4 miles
WANSFORD
7 mins
4 miles
A1
3 mins
1 mile
Leicester
62 mins
34 miles
Northampton
61 mins
41 miles
Peterborough
23 mins
13 miles
EASTON ON THE HILL
11 mins
6 miles