Woodston, Peterborough facts for kids
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 Church of St Augustine at Woodston |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PETERBOROUGH |
| Postcode district | PE2 |
| Dialling code | 01733 |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Woodston is a busy area in the city of Peterborough, England. It has many homes where people live, as well as places where companies have their factories and offices. Woodston is located in the county of Cambridgeshire.
The main road, Oundle Road, goes right through Woodston and connects it to other areas nearby called the Ortons.
How Woodston is Governed
Woodston is located south of the River Nene. Long ago, it was part of a different historical county called Huntingdonshire. Today, it is part of the city of Peterborough, which is in Cambridgeshire.
For elections, Woodston is part of the Fletton area. This means that people living in Woodston vote for their representatives in the North West Cambridgeshire area.
The local church in Woodston is called Saint Augustine of Canterbury. It is part of the Diocese of Ely, which is a church district. There is also a cemetery in Woodston that opened in 1882, but it is no longer used for new burials.
Woodston's Businesses and Factories
Woodston has been home to many important businesses over the years.
- Hotpoint: For a long time, until 2008, the famous home appliance company Hotpoint had its base in Woodston. They made things like washing machines and fridges. Hotpoint is now owned by an Italian company called Indesit.
- Redring: This company, which used to be part of Hotpoint, still operates in Woodston. They make electrical heating products.
- British Sugar: This company, which processes sugar beet to make sugar, used to have its main office and a large factory in Woodston. The factory opened in 1926 but closed in 1991. Now, new homes have been built where the factory once stood.
- SodaStream: The company known for making fizzy drinks at home was based in Woodston until 2003.
- Pedigree Petfoods: This company, which makes pet food, opened a factory in Woodston in 1974. However, this factory later closed and was taken down in 2013 and 2014.
- Johnston Press: This company, which printed newspapers, also had a printing site in Woodston until it closed in 2012.
Schools and Landmarks
Woodston has several schools for younger students:
- Woodston County Primary
- Brewster Avenue Infant
- St. Augustine's Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Junior
Older students from Woodston usually go to secondary schools nearby, such as Stanground College or Nene Park Academy (which used to be called Orton Longueville Comprehensive School).
One of the most important buildings in Woodston is St. Augustine's Church. It is a very old church, dating back to the time of the Anglo-Saxons, and is considered a Grade I-listed building, meaning it is of exceptional historical importance.
