It’s got its own claim to fame
The county of Cambridgeshire is known for its large areas of countryside and tiny villages dotted throughout. If you are looking to explore more of the area or want somewhere to move away from the city to, Cambridgeshire has plenty of places to see.
Holme is famous for being where you can find the lowest point in the UK. The Holme Posts are believed to be at the lowest land point at 9 feet below sea level and can be visited in the Holme Fen National Nature Reserve.
Holme Fen is the largest silver birch woodland in lowland Britain and features five hectares of rare acid grassland and heath. The nature reserve is popular with dog walkers and has a few different trails to follow as well as two bird hides that are ideal for those wanting to catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife in the area.
Holme is a very small village with few amenities and a population of around only 636 people. The village does have a pub called the Admiral Wells, which has a weekly pub quiz and serves traditional pub food alongside its roast dinners on Sundays.
The village also features Holmewood Hall which was built around 1873 by the Scottish architect William Young for MP William Wells. During World War Two, the hall was used by the US Office of Strategic Services for packing airborne containers to be parachuted into Europe but is now a popular wedding venue.
The village’s sign depicts a man with a horse towing the Floating Church of Holme. Also known as the Fenland Ark, the idea to create a floating church came from the rector of Holme, Rev George Broke, who believed a church on a boat would help people living in remote cottages in the Fen to worship.
The boat that was drawn by a hose was 30 feet long and around 10 feet wide. It features an altar, a font, a lectern, and a harmonium with 74 baptisms taking place on the boat between 1897 and 1904.
Holme has its own pre-school, primary school, and village hall. Most of the population of the village work in the surrounding areas of Huntingdon and Peterborough.
