Discover Longstanton

Longstanton brings together a range of themes for a stay: two churches with architectural history dating from the 13th and 14th centuries, a historic village centre, a Grade II listed pillbox, and opportunities for exercise and play. If you are looking for a hotel in Longstanton, these features can help with planning: would you like to focus mainly on the churches, explore the village character, or include sports and play facilities? Orchards and paddocks on the edge of the village provide an attractive setting.

Churches and architectural history

St Michael's Church dates largely from the early 13th century. Its distinctive features include a thatched roof that is still in place and a double bellcote with a gabled roof. The chancel also contains a partially restored double piscina made of clunch. Its tracery intersects within a square frame. This means that the same church combines the exterior roof and bell structure with an architectural detail in the chancel.

The present-day All Saints Church dates from the mid-14th century. It was built on the same site to replace an earlier church that had been destroyed by fire. The conservation areas also help orient visitors to the village: two areas are centred around St Michael's in the south and All Saints in the north. This makes it possible to connect the history of the churches with the northern and southern layout of the conservation areas.

Historic village centre and landscape

The historic village centre is characterised by flint and brick farmsteads and farmhouses. They line the busy junctions of the High Street. Both the materials used and the position of the buildings at the road junctions contribute to the impression of Longstanton's village character.

Oakington pillbox No. 439 stands on Rampton Road in Longstanton. The structure is Grade II listed and has an unusual concrete cantilevered roof. This single listed structure adds another architectural theme alongside the historic churches and buildings in the village centre. Orchards and paddocks on the edge of the village provide an attractive setting.

Routes and practical information

The two routes have different reference points: the 5 km walking route goes as far as St Michael's Church, while the 10 km route starts at the Longstanton Park & Ride terminal building, CB24 3DS. Toilets and parking are available there. The stated distance and the respective reference point can help you choose a route to suit your planned stay, without treating the two routes as if they were the same.

Both route descriptions were last updated in March 2017. Before setting off, check the current route as well as the parking and busway situation at the terminal. This will help you take into account both the relevant route reference point and the conditions stated for the starting point.

Sport and play

Longstanton Recreation Ground has two football pitches, a cricket pitch, a bowling green and two floodlit hard-surface tennis courts. The grounds also include a local equipped play area (LEAP). This makes sports facilities and a play area a distinct focus alongside the churches and historic village character.

If a particular facility is important to your plans, check its availability. The play area's equipment may also change over time.

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