River Nene Cottages

Water Newton is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Water Newton lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) west of Peterborough. Water Newton is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being a historic county of England. As the population of the village was only 88 at the 2011 Census it is included in the civil parish of Chesterton.

Nestled in the heart of Cambridgeshire, Water Newton is a small village with a rich history that dates back to the Roman era. One of the most famous attractions in this area is the Water Newton Treasure, a collection of Roman silver found in 1975. You can see this treasure for yourself at the British Museum in London.

But Water Newton has much more to offer than just its Roman past. The village is situated on the River Nene, which provides visitors with the perfect opportunity to take a leisurely walk along the riverbank or even go fishing. For those interested in cycling, there are plenty of cycle routes in the area that will take you through stunning countryside landscapes.