Welcome to the website of Spaldwick village. We are a small, friendly community in Cambridgeshire, conveniently situated just off the A14. Spaldwick is located four miles north east of Kimbolton and seven miles west of Huntingdon. Cambridge is 25 minutes away by car thanks to the new A14 Huntingdon bypass. Spaldwick has a primary school, playgroup, full-fibre ‘gigabit’ broadband (with download speeds up to 1600 Mbps), the George pub and a service station with a Waitrose shop, Costa Coffee and Greggs. To get in touch, email info@spaldwick.com.
Spaldwick News
The Spaldwick News magazine is produced every month by resident Chris Hubbard. It can be viewed or downloaded in PDF format below. We have every edition since the magazine started in 2008. For more information, or to submit an article, email spaldwicknews@gmail.com. You can view the latest edition of Spaldwick News by clicking on this
About Spaldwick
The beautiful village of Spaldwick is located in Cambridgeshire, UK. Situated close to the newly-improved A14, Cambridge is 25 minutes away by car. The spire of Spaldwick Church – the tallest in Huntingdonshire – can be seen for miles around and the village has 21 listed buildings and is protected by the Spaldwick Conservation Area.
Photographs
Spaldwick is a beautiful village at all times of the year. Please enjoy hundreds of high-resolution photographs taken by Spaldwick resident Mark Heath. View or download photographs of the many events that have taken place over the years (including Spaldwick Fetes). See Spaldwick throughout the seasons. View our growing collection of old photos of Spaldwick.
History of Spaldwick
People have been living and working in Spaldwick since the Bronze Age and excavations near Spaldwick Church have revealed a series of ditches and pits dating from 1000 BC. Spaldwick was recorded in 1086 in the Domesday Book as comprising an area of land of about 450 acres, although the Domesday Book did not record
Broadband in Spaldwick
Full-fibre gigabit broadband arrived in Spaldwick in August 2021, completing our 18-year broadband journey to better broadband. For information or help with your broadband, please contact Jason Patel. His email is me@jasonpatel.co.uk. We were one of the first rural villages in the UK to get standard ADSL broadband, in July 2004, following a successful local
Schools and Playgroup
We are well served in terms of education for our children. Located in the village of Spaldwick are two establishments – Spaldwick Community Primary School and Playtimes Playgroup. These are both rated as “Good” by Ofsted. Older children in the village are served by Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon (also rated as “Good”). Kimbolton School, an independent
The George and Local Restaurants
Located in the heart of Spaldwick, The George is a beautiful former coaching inn, which dates back to 1679. It is owned by Punch Pubs. Kerry and Simon took over the running of Spaldwick’s local in 2022, with a grand opening on 15th October 2022. With so many fake reviews being posted, we have removed our
Spaldwick Service Station
In Spaldwick, we have a service station at the entrance to the village, first owned by Applegreen (which purchased the site in 2016) and then Welcome Break (from November 2018). It incorporates a new Waitrose shop (opened in November 2024), Costa Coffee and Greggs. It provides a children’s play area. The service station has a
Local Clubs and Groups
Spaldwick is home to several groups, and they all welcome new members. They provide a great way to meet new people and foster the great community spirit that exists within the village. We have a youth group. The Social Group organises the annual Spaldwick Fete and the Santa sleigh run. Beyond Spaldwick, there are several
Local Businesses
Spaldwick is home to over 20 businesses of all types. Businesses include the pub and service station and companies specialising in recruitment, team events, motorcycle training, driver training, electrical services, web development, interior design and outsourced human resources. If you run a business in Spaldwick, then please get in touch for a free listing by emailing
St James Church in Spaldwick
The Church of James in Spaldwick dates from the late 12th century, and boasts the tallest spire in Huntingdonshire. The Church is pleased to provide weddings, baptisms and funerals. Special events are regularly held in Spaldwick Church, including music and Christmas concerts, Easter fayres, food and drink tasting events and flower festivals. Our current vicar
Spaldwick Parish Council
The Spaldwick Parish Council usually meets monthly on a Thursday at 8pm in the Community Room at Spaldwick School. Parish councils in England are the first tier of local government. Parish Council meetings usually discuss a range of matters, including planning applications and ongoing activity within the Parish of Spaldwick, such as items brought to the attention