Welcome to Conington
The sign on the village green in Conington, Huntingdonshire
by Geoff
Soden of Paramotors UK
Cunictune (10th century); Cunintone, Coninctune (11th
century); Cunyngton, Conington (13th and 14th century) and Conington
(Modern).
Conington is famous for two reasons; it was once the home of the
Cotton family and the location of their 16th century castle. The
castle itself was built from stone robbed from the old castle
at Fotheringay when it was demolished. Fotheringay was the
birth place of King Richard III and the place of execution of Mary,
Queen of Scots. Today nothing of Conington Castle remains above
ground and the site, near to the church, is a private residence.
USAF Glatton Station
Conington is also the location of the memorial to the personnel of
457th Bombardment Group who fought and to those who lost their lives
in the Second World War. The former USAF base of Glatton Station 130
of the US Army Eight Air Force, 1st Air Division, 94th Combat Wing
which was also known as RAF Glatton, lies just to the north of the
village. The airfield today, now known as Peterborough Business
Airfield, is home to Flying Club Conington.
Conington is one of the parishes of the District of
Huntingdonshire, whose administrative centre is
Huntingdon, the other principle towns being
St Ives
home of the Chapel on the Bridge,
St Neots
the largest town in the County of Cambridgeshire, the Roman town of
Godmanchester and
Ramsey
site of the former Abbey.
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Forthcoming Events in or around Conington
Here are the next five events in the Huntingdonshire Event Diary, the local ones are coloured GOLD and
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St Ives Farmer's Market Summary
Local food from local producers - St Ives Town Council Council hold a regular Farmer's Market in St Ives on The Pavement in Market Hill. Our definition of local is within 30 miles radius of St Ives, going up to 50 miles for products which cannot
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Event Venue:
- The Pavement
- Address: The Pavement, Market Hill, St Ives.
- Phone: (STD 01487 unless stated otherwise) 388388
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
St Neots Farmer's Market Summary
Local food from local producers - St Neots Town Council Council hold a regular Farmer's Market in the Market Place. Our definition of local is within 30 miles radius of St Neots, going up to 50 miles for products which cannot be sourced more loca
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Event Venue:
- St Neots Market Place
- Address: Market Place, St Neots Road, St Neots.
- Phone: (STD 01487 unless stated otherwise)
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
St Ives Farmer's Market Summary
Local food from local producers - St Ives Town Council Council hold a regular Farmer's Market in St Ives on The Pavement in Market Hill. Our definition of local is within 30 miles radius of St Ives, going up to 50 miles for products which cannot
...there is more description available
Event Venue:
- The Pavement
- Address: The Pavement, Market Hill, St Ives.
- Phone: (STD 01487 unless stated otherwise) 388388
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
All Saints Fair & Family Fun Day Summary
Free entry to this family friendly event raising money for the local Parish Church through stalls with cakes, crafts, raffle and Christmas gifts, as well as soft play, kids'' games, sing-a-long music and entertainers, and a volunteer-run comm
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Event Venue:
- Corn Exchange
- Address: The Pavement, St Ives. PE27 5AD
- Phone: (STD 01487 unless stated otherwise) 388929
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
St Neots Farmer's Market Summary
Local food from local producers - St Neots Town Council Council hold a regular Farmer's Market in the Market Place. Our definition of local is within 30 miles radius of St Neots, going up to 50 miles for products which cannot be sourced more loca
...there is more description available
Event Venue:
- St Neots Market Place
- Address: Market Place, St Neots Road, St Neots.
- Phone: (STD 01487 unless stated otherwise)
Admission:
This event is FREE entry
This event has no compulsory entry charges but may have other fund raising objectives or
or requests for voluntary contributions. Please confirm with the event organiser prior to attendance if
you have any questions.
