Kimbolton.
“Castle, independent high street, and lanes that feel properly rural.”
Tucked into the very western edge of Cambridgeshire, Kimbolton is one of the prettiest small towns in the county, built around Kimbolton Castle (now an independent senior school) and a high street of independent shops, galleries and tearooms. Quieter than the larger villages along the A1, with a slower pace and lanes that feel properly rural.
Postcode area: PE28
At a glance
Average sold price
£495,000
To Cambridge
35 min
Ofsted (primary)
Good
Population
~1,500
Why people love it
Kimbolton Castle
Catherine of Aragon's final residence, now home to Kimbolton School: open for tours through the year.
Independent high street
Galleries, antiques, tearooms, and a deli: a high street that has resisted the chains.
Properly rural setting
Lanes wind out into open countryside; the pace and scale here are genuinely village.
Schools
- Kimbolton Primary School
- Kimbolton School (independent senior, day & boarding)
Eat, drink & shop
- The Olde George Hotel
- The New Sun Inn
- Kimbolton Country Stores
Getting around
- A14, 10 min
- Huntingdon Station, 20 min
- St Neots Station, 15 min
The Kimbolton property market.
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Kimbolton, in answers.
What is Kimbolton known for?
Kimbolton is best known for Kimbolton Castle: Catherine of Aragon's final residence and now home to Kimbolton School. The high street is one of the prettiest in Cambridgeshire, lined with independent shops, galleries and tearooms, and the surrounding lanes feel properly rural in a way most of the county no longer does.
Where is Kimbolton in Cambridgeshire?
Kimbolton sits in the very western edge of Cambridgeshire, in Huntingdonshire, near the Bedfordshire border. It's about 10 minutes from the A14 at Catworth and equidistant between Huntingdon Station (around 20 minutes by car) and St Neots Station (around 15 minutes), both of which have direct trains to London.
Is Kimbolton School an independent school?
Yes. Kimbolton School is a well regarded independent senior school offering both day and boarding places. It's housed in the historic Kimbolton Castle and Catherine of Aragon's former residence, set in extensive grounds. The school is one of the village's largest employers and a significant part of its identity.
Is Kimbolton a nice place to live?
Kimbolton is widely considered one of the prettiest small towns in Cambridgeshire. The high street has resisted the chains, the pace is genuinely village, and the surrounding countryside is some of the most open in the county. Trade offs are distance from the main road network and stations: Kimbolton suits people who specifically want a quieter, more rural location rather than a commuter base.
What is the average house price in Kimbolton?
Average sold prices in Kimbolton sit around £495,000. Period properties on the High Street and around the castle command a clear premium; modern detached homes on the edges of the town make up most family transactions.
What's the best route from Kimbolton to London?
Either St Neots Station (around 15 minutes by car) or Huntingdon Station (around 20 minutes) for direct trains to London King's Cross. St Neots is slightly quicker to reach and offers similar journey times to London, so many Kimbolton commuters use it.
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