Great Wilbraham

Infobox UK place
official_name= Great Wilbraham
country= England
region= East of England
os_grid_reference= TL549577
latitude= 52.196
longitude= 0.267
post_town= CAMBRIDGE
postcode_area= CB
postcode_district= CB21
dial_code= 01223
shire_county= Cambridgeshire
population= 639 (2001 Census)
hide_services= Yes

Great Wilbraham is a small village situated in a rural area some seven miles (11 km) to the east of Cambridge, between the edge of an area of low-lying drained fens to the west and north, and higher ground beyond the A11 to the east.

It is mostly residential in nature, with no major employment in the village other than agriculture and little other substantial commercial activity other than Salt Publishing. Many of the working residents commute into Cambridge or other nearby towns such as Newmarket.

The village has a variety of house types, mostly Victorian or older, with post-war infill development, and a small number of modest-scale modern estates. No significant expansion is anticipated in the near future. A number of attractive period houses surround the large village green, which adjoins the churchyard. There is an Anglican Church, a Baptist Chapel, a Post Office/general store, a public house, and a well-used village hall/social club.

The administrative authorities are Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Great Wilbraham Parish Council.

The Voluntarily Aided Church Primary School enjoys an excellent reputation with approximately 100 pupils between the ages of 5 and 11. Within the village there are two pre-school groups, one attached to the school. Children of secondary age mostly attend the Village College in the nearby village of Bottisham, and there are a number of first-class sixth form centres in Cambridge itself. There is also a wide range of schools in the private sector.

There is a strong sporting tradition within the village, with cricket and football teams making use of the green. Darts and indoor bowls are also played in the Social Club. People come from outside the village to participate. The Sports Club is responsible for the organisation of such events. Money is raised by an annual Sports Day which includes many stalls and events such as coconut shies, pony rides, running races and even cake competitions.

External links

* [http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/CDBCB5D5-88EA-4BC4-979D-11F76431C0CB/0/GreatWilbraham.pdf 2001 Census]