Wyton
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Locations
The Wyton area includes military facilities at the following locations:
RAF Wyton’s Service Families’ Accommodation is located outside the wire and access to RAF Wyton is via pedestrian gates. You will need a gate pass to operate the pedestrian gates; these are available through passes & permits, located next to the main guardroom.
Area Overview
The area around Wyton has been associated with aviation for over 90 years – a period that almost embraces the entire history of aviation. Several aviation milestones have been recorded from RAF Wyton. The first sortie of WW2 took off from here as well as the first aircraft of the 1000 bomber raids on Germany. The legendary Pathfinder Force was formed here and Wyton aircraft took part in the last Bomber Command Raid on Germany. 1981 marked the retirement from Wyton of the Royal Air Forces last serving Spitfire pilot.
The picture postcard village of Houghton & Wyton is approximately 4 miles away and is itself steeped in history, the village has one of the oldest working mills in the country and regularly sells the flour it produces. There are plenty of ramblers’ routes that start from the village, most of which are suitable for children.
Children and Education
- Wyton Pre-School Group - Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Bennett Childcare Centre, Wiltshire Road. Morning Group: 0910 – 1210, Afternoon Group: 1300 – 1330 (From ages 2 ½). Contact Mrs Sheena Laird 01480 435471.
- Fledglings Nursery - Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Bennett Childcare Centre, Wiltshire Road. Contact Jenny Stubbs 01480 453891.
- Out of School Group - 2-4 Cornwall Road, Wyton. Contact 01480 52451 x 7324.
The catchment schools for this area are as follows;
- Wyton on the Hill CP School - Cambridge Square Wyton on the Hill Huntingdon, Head teacher: Miss J Thornley Tel: 01480 452032
- St Peters (Secondary School) - St Peters Road Huntingdon, Head teacher Mr Furniss 01480 45958. A bus service runs between the school and Wyton.
Transport and Travel
Buses regularly run to Huntingdon, St Ives & Cambridge. For Timetables & Information Stage Coach Bus here or Tel: 0871 2002233. The local train station, which operates services to Peterborough and London, is approximately 20 mins drive from RAF Wyton.For Timetables or to book tickets contact Gner here or Tel: 08457 484950
Pets
Medical and Dental
Doctors Surgery: The Spinney Surgery, Ramsey Road, St Ives. 01480 492501 Local Dentist helpline: 01223 415126 available weekdays 8am-5pm.
RAF Wyton Medical Centre:
- SMO 01480 52451 x 7220
- Dental 01480 52451 x 7224
Sports and Leisure
RAF Wyton has a wide range of facilities including gymnasium, hairdressers, beautician, coffee shop, Spar shop, library, bowling alley, "Mums & Tots", post office, thrift shop, and church.RAF Wyton has a wide range of facilities including gymnasium, hairdressers, beautician, coffee shop, Spar shop, library, bowling alley, "Mums & Tots", post office, thrift shop, and church.
Shopping and Tourism
RAF Wyton has a very well stocked Spar Shop, they also sell the occasional seasonal items. RAF Wyton is located between two good-sized towns; St Ives the smaller of the two has a good selection of shops. Huntingdon is the larger town and has WH Smith, Next, Iceland, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Boots, Bon Marche, H Samuels, Mothercare, Wilkinsons, Post Office and more. Peterborough is our nearest city and has most major stores.
