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River Nene

The River Nene is a river in the east of England that rises from three sources in the county of Northamptonshire. The tidal river forms the border between Cambridgeshire and Norfolk for about 3.7 miles . It is the tenth longest river in the United Kingdom, and is navigable for 88 miles from Northampton to The Wash.

Located at 52.5648, -0.355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Rivers of Cambridgeshire, Rivers of Lincolnshire, Rivers of Norfolk, Rivers of Northamptonshire, Wellingborough

Nene Valley Railway

The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is a preserved railway in Cambridgeshire, England, running between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction. The line is currently seven and a half miles in length. As well as stations at each terminus, there are currently three stops en route: Orton Mere, Ferry Meadows and Wansford.

Located at 52.5639, -0.339792 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Heritage railways in England, Standard gauge railways in England, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, Transport in Peterborough, Octopussy, GoldenEye, Nene Valley Railway, 1969 establishments in the United Kingdom

Peterborough transmitting station

The Peterborough transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility at Morborne Hill, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,. There are two tall structures on adjacent sites: a guyed steel lattice mast belonging to Arqiva, and a reinforced concrete tower belonging to BT. These sites are known by their owners as 'Peterborough' and 'Morborne Hill' respectively.

Located at 52.5078, -0.343333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Transmitter sites in England, Buildings and structures in Cambridgeshire, Media in Peterborough, British Telecom buildings and structures

Durobrivae (Water Newton)

Durobrivae was a Roman fortified garrison town located at Water Newton in the English county of Cambridgeshire, where Ermine Street crossed the River Nene. More generally, it was in the territory of the Corieltauvi in a region of villas and commercial potteries. The name is Celtic, or more accurately Brythonic, in origin, and essentially means "fort bridge". During the Iron Age Britain was divided into distinct tribal areas.

Located at 52.559, -0.34821 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman towns and cities in England, History of Peterborough, Populated places established in the 1st century, Geography of Peterborough, Buildings and structures in Peterborough, Former populated places in England, History of Huntingdonshire

Nene Park, Peterborough

Nene Park is a country park in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in the United Kingdom. Opened in 1978, it occupies a site approximately three and a half miles long, from slightly west of Castor to the centre of Peterborough. The Park has three lakes, one of which houses a watersports centre which provides sailing, kayaking and windsurfing classes.

Located at 52.5653, -0.325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Country parks in Cambridgeshire, Visitor attractions in Cambridgeshire, 1978 establishments, Geography of Peterborough, Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire

Ferry Meadows railway station

Ferry Meadows is a station on the Nene Valley Railway between Wansford and Orton Mere. The current station has one platform, and has no car park of its own. In 2004, a new station building was added. Previously at Fletton Junction on the East Coast Main Line, the building was demolished, moved to Ferry Meadows and rebuilt brick-by-brick in its current location. In the Nene Park close by, there is a watersports centre as well as three children's play areas, three lakes and a miniature railway.

Located at 52.5589, -0.3023 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Nene Valley Railway, Heritage railway stations in Cambridgeshire, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1845, Railway stations closed in 1952, Transport in Peterborough, Buildings and structures in Peterborough

A605 road

The A605 road is a main road in the English counties of Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire.

Located at 52.5318, -0.32344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roads in England, Transport in Northamptonshire, Roads in Cambridgeshire

Hampton Nature Reserve

Hampton Nature Reserve, to the south of Peterborough, England is home to Europe's largest population of great crested newts. The site is a Special Area of Conservation as well as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Located at 52.5281, -0.2913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Special Areas of Conservation in England, Nature reserves in Cambridgeshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Cambridgeshire