The market town of Whittlesey is 2 miles away which offers a wide range of restaurants, hairdressers, coffee shops, and shopping facilities. Also there is Whittlesey Manor Leisure Centre which offers a swimming pool and Fitness Centre.
Peterborough is approx 8 miles.
Other areas within driving distance are Ely, Huntingdon, Cambridge, Oundle, Stamford and we are approx 40 mins away from the nearest seaside. 
10 miles from A1.
Also in driving distance to the Nene Valley Steam Railway, Ferry Meadows and
Peterborough Showground.
 
Events.
Petanque international championships in the village. (August)
The Whittlesey Straw Bear festival Jan 2024
Whittlesey Festival. 
1940's Ramsey weekend,  
More info at www.visitcambridgeshirefens.org
 
Bird Watching and wildlife:
A bird watchers and wildlife paradise is only a stones throw away, with the Nene washes behind us.
Our own lake has brought in more wildlife including Ducks, Kingfishers, green woodpeckers.
Here are a few of the species that have been photographed by some of the watchers.