Wisbech

200 Towns & Cities

Wisbech is a market town and inland port with a population of about 20,000 in the The Fens area of Cambridgeshire. The tidal River Nene runs through the centre of the town and is spanned by two bridges. The name is believed to mean ''on the back of the (River) Ouse'', Ouse being a common Celtic languages relating to 'water'.
 
Before the Local Government Act 1972 came into force in 1974 Wisbech was a municipal borough; it is now a Civil parishes in England in the Fenland District.
 

Why visit?

  • Wisbech is home to a number of nature reserves, including the Ouse Washes, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Here you can explore the wetlands, meadows and woodlands, and spot a variety of wildlife.
  • Flag Fen Archaeology Park dates back to the Bronze Age. Here you can explore the reconstructed roundhouses and learn about the history of the area.
  • Peckover House National Trust property is a Georgian house with beautiful gardens. It is a great place to explore and learn about the history of the area.