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Soham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Soham

Soham is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fordham, 9km from Ely Cathedral.

Soham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,834, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Soham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Soham to your route.

About Soham

Soham ( SOH-əm) is a town and civil parish in the district of East Cambridgeshire, in Cambridgeshire, England, just off the A142 between Ely and Newmarket. Its population was 12,336 at the 2021 census.

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Where is Soham located?

Soham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.3354 latitude, 0.3365 longitude.

What is the population of Soham?

Soham has a population of approximately 9,834 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
9,834
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.3354, 0.3365

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Soham

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.

21 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

The Backs, Cambridge

The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

40 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Snetterton Circuit

A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Soham

  • 21 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Soham.

Fordham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 2,712

Isleham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 2,228

Burwell

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 6,309

Exning

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,688

Stretham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,831

Ely

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 20,574

Witchford

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 2,385

Wilburton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 1,013

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