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Longstanton sits about six miles northwest of Cambridge, a village that has seen its landscape shift significantly in recent years. Historically, it was defined by its two distinct parishes - All Saints and St Michael’s - and its proximity to the former RAF Oakington, where the runway once hummed with Stirling and Lancaster bombers. Today, the village serves as a practical gateway for the city, particularly with the Guided Busway running along the old railway line, offering a reliable, traffic-free route into the Science Park and the city centre. While much of the local life now revolves around the facilities in the adjacent new town of Northstowe, Longstanton retains its own quieter character, anchored by the 14th-century church and the village green. It is a level, fen-edge landscape, great for cycling towards Willingham or Over, and remains a sensible spot for those who need easy access to the A14 while preferring to be just outside the immediate hum of the Cambridge outskirts.