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Welcome to the Spaldwick website. Spaldwick is a small village in Cambridgeshire, located four miles north east from Kimbolton and seven miles west from Huntingdon.
Up-to-date village news
We provide the latest news on the Spaldwick Village Facebook page. If you do not have a Facebook account, you can view the feeds on this site by clicking on the following link:
Spaldwick News magazine
The Spaldwick News magazine is produced every month by Chris Hubbard, and we have every edition. You can access the very latest edition (before paper copies are distributed to all Spaldwick residents) from our Spaldwick News page.
Up-to-date Spaldwick diary
Helped by a growing army of volunteers across the village, we provide a comprehensive and up-to-date diary of village events, so you’ll never miss an event again! You can access the diary by clicking on the following link:
Superfast broadband
Superfast broadband arrived in July 2014, and nearly three-quarters of households in the village already subscribe to it. For lots of information about broadband in the village, visit our Spaldwick Broadband page. If you have migrated to superfast broadband and are not getting the improved performance you expect, there are guides to help you on the Increase Broadband Speed website.
Spaldwick history
People have been living and working in Spaldwick since the Bronze Age. During 2014, we celebrated 100 years of Spaldwick history. Spaldwick contains 21 listed buildings, with sixteenth and seventeenth century timber-framed and brick buildings surviving along High Street/Thrapston Road. For more information, visit our Spaldwick History page. We have hundreds of old photos of Spaldwick.
Schools and playgroup for Spaldwick
Located within the village itself, we have Spaldwick Community Primary School and Playtimes Playgroup, and after-school care. Older children are served by Hinchingbrooke Senior School and Kimbolton School (independent). Buses operate between Spaldwick and both schools. For more information, and independent inspection reports, visit our Schools and Playgroup page.
Village pub and service station
We are fortunate to have a range of facilities in the village, including The George pub and restaurant, and a service station. For the latest menus for the pub and links to independent reviews, visit The George page.
Active clubs and groups
Spaldwick is home to several active clubs and groups to suit all ages and interests, and they all welcome new members. They include the Spaldwick Social Group (which organises social events), Escape Youth Group (which runs youth nights), Spaldwick Bell Ringers and Spaldwick Carpet Bowls Club.
Parish Council
The Spaldwick Parish Council is one of 10,000 local councils in England and Wales, representing the first tier of local government. The Parish Council usually meets monthly on a Thursday at 8pm in the Community Room at Spaldwick School. Residents are welcome to attend these meetings. To view the latest agenda and minutes of meetings, visit the Spaldwick Parish Council website.
Spaldwick Church
The Church of St. James dates from the late 12th century, as detailed in our History of Spaldwick Church page. Regular services are held in the Church, with details provided in the Spaldwick Diary page. For more information, visit our Spaldwick Church page.
Local businesses
Spaldwick is home to a number of businesses, so please consider giving them your support. Our local businesses, including Creative Team Events (which specialises in team building events for large groups), DrumPulse Events and The George, support village activities such as the annual Spaldwick Fete.
Location and places to visit
Spaldwick is conveniently located just off the A14 in the beautiful county of Cambridgeshire, with relatively easy access to all parts of the UK by car. Cambridge is close by, and an excellent train service from Huntingdon Station provides easy access to the London in less than an hour. For ideas on places to visit, view our Places to Visit section.