About Houghton

On the banks of the River Great Ouse and surrounded by stunning countryside, Houghton is one of the most picturesque villages in Cambridgeshire.

Photo by:Alan Rust

Photo by:Alan Rust

 

The village is ideally located for outdoor pursuits such walking, cycling and water sports.

Houghton has a thriving community with countless clubs and organisations as well as local amenities including; a primary school, church, village hall, public house, newsagent, grocer, hairdresser, antique shop and a garage repair centre.

Local Amenities The Elms
Village Green
Post Office
Primary School
St Mary’s Church
Memorial Hall

Food and Leisure Houghton Water Mill
National Trust Tea Room
Three Horseshoes
Three Jolly Butchers
Wild Flower Garden

Sports and Activities Tennis Club
Cricket Club
Football Club
Bowls Club
Marina

 

For more information about the history of Houghton and Wyton :

A History Of The County Of Huntingdon: Volume 2 Author William Page, Granville Proby, S. Inskip Ladds (Editors) Year Published 1932

Village Website