Bromley to Cambridgeshire

[Forfamily]

Hi All,

We are looking to relocate to Cambridgeshire with our 2 DDs, one who will be starting year 2 come September (2019), and our youngest will be needing a good pre-school until Sept 2020, and then DH will need to commute into London.

We would really like to live in a fairly diverse area, with a good sense of community, most importantly with good primary schools (I am aware that most good schools are over subscribed) catchement.

We ideally want to be near local amenities, parks, a good evangelical church.
Although we do drive.

Would be great if you could take the time to recommend safe, friendly areas that meet most (I know I'm asking for a lot) of these requirements. Any bit of help / advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[BlueChampagne]

Hardwick? hardwickevangelicalchurch.co.uk/
Could drive to Royston and catch train from there.
Believe primary school not oversubscribed, and also catchment for excellent secondary, Comberton Village College.
Easy access to Cambridge itself.

[mastertomsmum]

Romsey Town, St Philip's School or Ridgefield primary.

St Philip's Church in Mill Road - wonderful, vibrant and diverse

[Forfamily]

Thanks BlueChampagne Hardwick wasn't on our radar. I will look into it.

I'm wondering if there are things to do for families in the area, museums, parks, swimming pool, library etc?

Also are there any areas to avoid?

[Forfamily]

Thanks mastertomsmum! I've had a look a little look into Romsey looks like a great town. We may take a trip up there to have a look around. Ridgefield primary school looks good so far too thanks so much !!

Are there any areas you suggest avoiding?

In terms of churches I should have put more Charismatic than evangelical (and I have no idea how to amend my original message)

[BlueChampagne]

Cambridge itself is great for parks, museums, pool, libraries etc., and if you can find somewhere in Romsey then it will all be within walking/cycling distance. However prices are eye-watering. Botanic Gardens is also lovely with small children.

Cambourne has a library and a sports centre, diversity, and generally more going on than Hardwick, but so far no pool. Some people love it and some people hate it!

[mastertomsmum]

So, St Philip’s Church is very much a thriving fellowship. Services relay the words for songs and so on up on big screens.