‘Isolated’ village near Peterborough with four roads and a historic pub has barely changed in centuries - here’s why it’s well worth a visit this autumn
The pub has been serving village folk since the 17th century
Wherever you go at the moment it’s hard to escape the fiery autumn foliage falling from trees.
As we approach the end of October and trees continue to shed their leaves, parks, gardens and other green spaces across Peterborough are transformed into a blanket of gold and crimson.
After the intense heat we experienced over the summer, the autumn months naturally provide a welcome opportunity to spend time outdoors without needing to down gallons of water and lather ourselves in sun cream.
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It’s fair to say that autumn can throw up some pretty miserable days - as we’ve seen all too recently thanks to Storm Austen - but when the sun does shine it really does emphasise those dazzling seasonal colours.
With our beautiful Cathedral as a backdrop, you’d be hard pressed to find many other cities that do autumn as good as Peterborough.
From Ferry Meadows to Central Park, there are plenty of places across Peterborough to see autumn in all its glory.
That said, those seasonal colours become even more stunning if you visit one of the tiny rural villages surrounding the city.
Within a 20-mile radius of Peterborough are literally hundreds of villages that take on a completely different dimension at this time of year.
Boasting luscious forests, low-beam pubs and historic churches, these villages are a photographer’s dream over the autumn months.
Why you should visit Leighton Bromswold this autumn
The word ‘isolated’ is often overused these days, but in the case of Leighton Bromswold it’s very much applicable.
Located north-west of Huntingdon, the tiny village is surrounded by miles of rolling fields and nothing more.
The village, which comprises just four roads, was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and had 39 households at that time.
It’s fair to say that Leighton Bromswold hasn’t particularly changed over the past 940 years, with the village remaining a small, agriculturally-focused place for nearly a millennium.
Despite its diminutive size, in true English fashion the village still features a thriving pub, The Green Man.
Dating back to the 17th century, the traditional low-beam pub is a must-visit for those exploring all Leighton Bromswold has to offer.
The village church, St Mary’s, has stood in the village since 1248.
Those planning on visiting the village from Peterborough should leave the A1 at Sawtry and continue south through the villages of Steeple Gidding and Hamerton.
So, if you’re eager to escape the hustle and bustle of Peterborough this autumn, Leighton Bromswold provides an ideal rural refuge from city life.