A growing and thriving community

Northstowe residents are pioneers: enjoying a new way of living, shaping community facilities and creating the groups they want to see. It’s a place where you can break boundaries and create something different, bringing like-minded others together. The town is only 15% complete so far but many community groups are already thriving here including artists, runners, foodies, growers, walkers, and birders. There are more than 40 local community groups already!

"If you have an interest or hobby, you will find a group here. If you want to do something with the community, you'll find your place where you can help."

Aparna, Resident

Places to meet up 

The Northstowe community centre provides a focal point for much of the town’s activity. Situated at The Green, The Cabin is a flexible space which hosts regular events, meetings, and exhibitions. You can see the diverse range of local and cultural activities at The Cabin on the Northstowe Hub website 
 
Northstowe Tap and Social is a bar, bakery and more - offering a great place to socialise, day or night. 
 
The first phase of development is approaching completion and there are lots more community facilities to come. A permanent community centre is being built during 2025. 

Markets and street food 

A regular market comes to The Green once a month and indoors at The Cabin.  

You will also find delicious goodies on offer at Northstowe Foodies, a pop-up food van service with a range of tasty treats to serve the whole community and an established programme of local seasonal and cultural events. 

Sports facilities 

Western Park Sports Pavilion provides access to a wide range of team and individual sports, from football to bowls. The clubhouse is also a place to gather with a licensed bar and is available for private hire.

There is a wide range of facilities and pitches that can be booked at weekends and evenings at Northstowe Secondary College for activities such as dance, yoga and a variety of ball sports. 
 
You can use Northstowe’s formal and informal sports facilities for your own events. You’ll find links to each site to book in the community directory. 
 
Northstowe has its own park run at Bug Hunter Waters lake. 

 Outstanding amenities on the way 

There will be space for events and performance, plus further sport and leisure facilities, making Northstowe a destination for people to visit, as well as for residents to enjoy. 
 
Detailed proposals for a town centre will develop over time, with input and guidance sought from residents into what should be included.  
 
Places to shop, eat and drink, cafes, space for ‘pop ups’ and a town hub, including a library, health and community space, are planned as early destinations within the town centre. 
 
Further sports facilities planned include provision for cricket, tennis and rugby, skateboarding and BMX, some of which are already being created.