Welcome to Balsham

Balsam Cambridgeshire is a small village located in the eastern part of England. It is situated in the county of Cambridgeshire and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is home to a small population of around 500 people and is surrounded by lush green fields and rolling hills.

One of the main attractions of Balsam Cambridgeshire is its beautiful church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a stunning example of Norman architecture and features a number of intricate carvings and stained glass windows. Visitors to the village can also enjoy a leisurely stroll through the nearby woods or take a relaxing bike ride along the many scenic trails that wind through the countryside.

Despite its small size, Balsam Cambridgeshire has a rich history and is home to a number of interesting landmarks and historical sites. The village is also known for its friendly locals and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular destination for tourists and visitors from all over the world. Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting adventure, Balsam Cambridgeshire has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 3.2°C

Feels Like: -0.6°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Meadow Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Nichola Pickford	High Street Balsham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4DJ 01223894400 School Website
Linton Heights Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr James Puxley	Wheatsheaf Way Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4XB 1223892210 School Website
Linton C Of E Infant School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kelly Harries	Church Lane Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JX 01223891421 School Website
Linton Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Helena Marsh	Cambridge Road Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JB 01223891233 School Website
Granta School Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Ms Ruchi Datta	Cambridge Road Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4NN 01223896890 School Website
Holme Court School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-16 Head Teacher Ms Anita Laws	Abington Woods Church Lane Little Abington Cambridgeshire CB21 6BQ 01223778030 School Website
Great Abington Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Guy Underwood	High Street Great Abington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 6AE 01223891362 School Website
Burrough Green C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Carol Shaw	Bradley Road Newmarket Cambridgeshire CB8 9NH 01638507236 School Website
Glebe House Other Independent Special School Ages:15-19 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Corr	Church Road Shudy Camps Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4QH 1799584359 School Website
Babraham Cofe (Vc) Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Victoria Penty	High Street Babraham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 3AG 1223832322 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Whittlesford Parkway Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL 6.77 Miles

Great Chesterford Station Road, Great Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1NY 7.16 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 7.60 Miles

Newmarket Station Approach, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9BB 8.30 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 8.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Balsham Cars Private Hire Taxi 01223 894999 26 Sleford Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4DP 0.15 Miles
Linton Cabs 01223 890965 16 Palmers Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JA 2.91 Miles
L B Cabs Linton 01223 892986 2 Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4JY 2.95 Miles
Cobalt Cars 07815 811834 27 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4HS 3.03 Miles
Tim's Private Hire 01440 714241 The Mount/Cardinals Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4QX 3.27 Miles
Ace Taxis Newmarket 01638 570200 5 Station Cottages, Six Mile Bottom, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0UJ 3.76 Miles
Whites Executive Cars 07813 725651 30 Turner Close, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 7FZ 5.24 Miles
Hava Cars 01440 703996 Unit 1 Holmers Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4SN 5.41 Miles
Safe-Cars 01799 522226 8 Withersfield Rd, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9HA 5.99 Miles
Safe Cars Premier Taxi 01799 522226 8 Withersfield Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9HA 5.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Balsham Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Wickham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Balsham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street West Wratting No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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High Street West Wickham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dungate Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Wratting Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street West Wickham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Streetley End Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Church End No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dolphin Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Common Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Balsham Road Linton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horseheath Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Granta Medical Practices - Linton	Linton Health Centre Coles Lane Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JS
The Epicentre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Epicentre Enterprise Way Withersfield Haverhill Suffolk CB9 7LR
Fulbourn Health Centre 01223 880216	Haggis Gap Fulbourn Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 5HD
Haverhill Family Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Camps Road Haverhill CB9 8HF
Christmas Maltings Surgery	Camps Road Haverhill CB9 8HF

Local Stores

Linton
106 High Street
Linton
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB21 4JT
01223 891258
Store Website
2.78 miles

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SPAR - Abington Stores & Post Office
81 High Street
Abington
CB21 6AB
01223 891271
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Belgrave House Veterinary Surgery
139 High Street Linton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB21 4JT 01223 893720 reception@belgravehousevets.co.uk Website 2.79 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Dick White Referrals Limited
Station Farm London Road Six Mile Bottom Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0UH 01638 572012 gemma.reeve@dwr.co.uk Website 3.77 miles
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Osborne Equine Services Ltd
Elm House 4 Elm Close Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9UR 5.23 miles

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Cambridge Cat Clinic
Cox'S Drove Fulbourn Cambridgeshire CB21 5HE 01223 880 707 info@cambridgecatclinic.co.uk Website 5.71 miles
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Hawkedon And Homefield Vets Ltd
Homefield Road Veterinary Practice Homefield Road Haverhill Suffolk CB9 8QP 01440 712021 homefield@hawkedonvets.com Website 6.31 miles
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Newmarket Equine Hospital
Cambridge Road Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0FG 01638 782000 info@neh.uk.com Website 6.58 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Fulbourn Country Walk
A Mixture Of Woodland, Fields And Bog Land With Steeped History Of The Local Area Presented On Route. 14 Stonebridge Ln Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5BW 4.86 miles There Is Ample Parking By The Woods But A Lot More Parking At Fulbourn Recreation Ground.

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Millennium Woods Castle Camps
1 Church Ln 5.44 miles Cb21 4Th Is The Nearest Postcode - Look For The Small Brick Built Water Pumping Station

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Gog Magog Hills
Great Walks And Play Areas For Dogs Managed By The Gog Magog Trust Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 6.35 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Magog Down
Nice Off Lead Walk Around The Parameter Of The Gog Magog, Great View Of Cambridge. There Are Some Larger Fields That Can Be Walked Through But Dogs Must Be Kept On Leads As There Are Lots Of Birds Which Nest In The Long Grass In Spring And Also Sheep Which Are In A Secure Field. There Are A Few Benches Scattered Around To Rest You Feet. The Doggy Playing Field Is Nice To Watch Dogs Playing Together And Chat To Other Dog Owners. I Haven't Had Any Problems With Parking On The Times I've Been In The Week, Not Sure How Busy It Gets At The Weekend. Gog Magog Cottages Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 6.40 miles

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Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey Is A Country House In The Village Of Lode, North-East Of Cambridge. The House And Grounds Are Owned By The National Trust, And You And Your Dog Can Enjoy The Trails Surrounding The Property, But Unfortunately Not The House And Gardens Themselves. This Walks Takes You Past Lode Mill And Through The Cambridgeshire Countryside. CB25 9EJ 7.97 miles 6 Miles North-East Of Cambridge On B1102. Signposted From A14, Junction 35.

Milton Country Park
Milton Country Park Is A Popular Place For Dog Walkers. There Are Signs To Say Where Dogs Must Be Kept On Lead But There Also Areas Where Dogs Can Run Free. There Are Lots Of Good Facilities, Toilets, A Small Cafe, Benches, Children's Park, Litter And Dog Bins. The Park Can Get Very Busy At Weekends, Weekdays Are Much Quieter. It's A Lovely Place For An Afternoon Stroll With A Couple Of Lakes For A Doggy Paddle But Watch Out For The Swans Who Get Grumpy If They Are Disturbed. Industrial Rd Cambridge Road Industrial Estate Milton Cambridge CB24 6AZ 9.87 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-4.7°C	-4.4°C	-4.3°C	-3.9°C	-2.6°C	-1.1°C	0.1°C	2.2°C	2.5°C	0.5°C	1.2°C	-0.3°C

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Temp	0.5°C	-0.4°C	-0.7°C	-0.7°C	1.8°C	5.3°C	9°C	11°C	11.2°C	10.2°C	8.7°C	7.1°C
Feels Like	-1.7°C	-2.7°C	-2.9°C	-2.7°C	0.1°C	3.7°C	7.4°C	9.4°C	9.5°C	8.4°C	6.4°C	4.6°C

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