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Lode (Population 780)
Lode is a small village on the edge of the fen, approximately 7 miles northeast of Cambridge. The village itself contains a number of attractive buildings, including a number of timber-framed thatched cottages. The most spectacular building in the parish is Anglesey Abbey (now owned by the National Trust) with its remarkable gardens. The house is listed Grade II and the gardens appear on the English Heritage list of Parks and Gardens of Historic Interest.
In addition the village offers a Baptist church, a licensed social club, 17 miles of well-marked footpaths and a working watermill at Anglesey Abbey. For the younger visitor there is a well-equipped children’s play area including as asphalt roller skating area.
The village has limited facilities such as a small post office/shop, a parish room adjoining the church and a sports club and playing field, including a tennis court. A bus service runs through the village six days a week.
