Wisbech is the largest town in the Cambridgeshire Fens. For centuries it was a thriving port and the grand Georgian properties lining the banks of the River Nene are a testimony to its past prosperity.

In historic terms, Wisbech is a hidden gem. Its castle is where King John rested before setting off on his fateful crossing of The Wash, losing the Crown Jewels and all his treasure in the mud. Wisbech is also where anti-slavery campaigner Thomas Clarkson was born and lived. While William Wilberforce is often credited with stamping out slavery, it was Clarkson who was the unsung hero behind the campaign. Wisbech is also home to Elgoods, the one of the oldest breweries still in operation in Britain.

Wisbech is carving out a niche for itself as a gateway
to The Wash and to the network of inland waterways
stretching across the Fens, into Cambridgeshire
and The Midlands.

In recent times, the importance of the port to the economy of Wisbech has declined. However, the Nene Waterfront Regeneration Project is breathing new economic life into the port, the town and ultimately the whole of Fenland.

Work is already underway on turning 20 acres of derelict land adjacent to the river and in the heart of the town into a thriving, modern, waterfront area that will not only attract tourists and inward investment, but will provide a vibrant 21st Century living environment.

This website will help you find out more about these exciting plans for the regeneration of Wisbech and to keep up to date about the progress of the project.


In this section - Introduction to Wisbech : Location : History : The Future