Bellway - Cathedral Rise

<p>Parents at Cathedral Rise are afforded a fantastic selection of schools for their children to attend. The Isle of Ely Primary School is under half a mile away for an easy drop-off, while The Lantern Community Primary School is one mile away and Ely St Mary's C of E Junior School a six-minute drive away.</p> <p>The nearest secondary school is the sought-after Ely College, taking just three minutes in the car or an 18-minute walk. Witchford Village College is a little further out at 10 minutes' drive away, the secondary education provider a popular choice with parents. King's Ely provides private education to those aged 11 to 18 and is a five-minute drive away. For those over 16, Ely College has an adjoining sixth form, Bishop Laney, while the College of West Anglia is a 23-minute drive away. </p> <p>For those looking to attend university, the region has a fantastic choice. The University of Cambridge is 18 miles from the homes, with Anglia Ruskin University a similar distance away. A little further out, journeys to The University of East Anglia, in Norwich, take 77 minutes in the car, while the University Centre West Anglia is 28 miles away. The University of Northampton, another popular choice, is an hour-and-half away when driving. </p>

<p>Residents at Cathedral Rise are perfectly situated close to useful transport links. The A10 is within easy access, providing useful connections south to Cambridge - which is 18 miles away - and north to Downham Market. Other notable roads within a commutable distance include the A142, A11, and A14, with the M11 a 35-minute drive away.</p> <p>For travel by rail, the nearest station is Ely Station an eight-minute drive away. It offers direct services to Cambridge in 15 minutes, Norwich in 52 minutes, and to Peterborough and London in just over half an hour. Alternatively, Littleport Station is a 10-minute drive away.</p> <p>Those living at Cathedral Rise conveniently have one of the country's major airports, London Stansted Airport, an hour's drive away - or an hour and a half via train. From here, easily fly across the UK and internationally.</p>

<p>Pingle Wood is a short six-minute drive away, the serene green area part of the adjoining Little Downham Nature Reserve. Residents also benefit from several riverside routes nearby, perfect for walking, cycling, and running. Furthermore, enjoy the picturesque surroundings of Welney Wetlands, Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, Ely Country Park, and Jubilee Gardens - all of which are reachable in around 15 minutes when driving. </p> <p>Keen golfers will relish time spent at Ely City Club two-and-a-half miles away, the 18-hole course hailed as one of the country's finest. For more relaxed leisure, Ely city centre is one-and-a-half miles away - or 32 minutes on foot - and features a cinema, an arts centre, a museum, the famous Ely Cathedral, and highly anticipated annual celebrations. The nearby town of Huntingdon boasts a racecourse which, as well as supplying regular racing fixtures, hosts exciting events. </p> <p>Residents are 17 miles from Cambridge, the city famed for the punting which takes place on its rivers. Families can enjoy many cultural attractions here, including Cambridge University Botanic Gardens. London is just over an hour's journey on the train, the capital host to lots of entertainment and leisure opportunities. </p>

<p>Ely Leisure Village is a four-minute drive away, with a cinema and a host of eateries including a public house, American, and Italian dining. </p> <p>Everyday amenities are easily acquired within Ely in around six minutes' drive, including several well-known supermarkets, banks, a weekly market, and a generous selection of popular retail stores. As well as this, the local GP surgery is just two miles away. For dining, Ely is well stocked; locals enjoy Japanese, Italian, Thai, pubs, and bars, among others. As well as this, there are chain and independent cafes dotted around the city centre. Notably, Ely's charming riverside is bustling with activity, boasting an antiques store, a community cinema, trendy eateries, and boat trips along the River Great Ouse. </p>