Welcome to Barway

Barway is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the east bank of the River Ouse, approximately 5 miles north of the town of Ely. The village has a population of around 300 people and is known for its picturesque countryside and peaceful way of life. The village is surrounded by farmland and is home to a number of small businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a village hall.

One of the main attractions of Barway is its proximity to the River Ouse. The river is a popular spot for fishing and boating, and there are several boat hire companies in the area. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including otters, kingfishers, and herons. The village is also close to several nature reserves, including Wicken Fen and the RSPB Ouse Washes, which are popular with birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts.

Barway is a close-knit community, with a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a number of social events throughout the year, including a summer fete, a Christmas fair, and a fireworks display. The village also has a primary school, which is highly regarded in the local area. Overall, Barway is a charming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors and get involved in the local community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Little Thetford C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonathan Wallace	Green Hill Little Thetford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3HD 01353649260 School Website
Stretham Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Robertson	Wood Lane Stretham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3JN 01353649271 School Website
The Shade Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Jane Segust	The Shade Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DE 01353886880 School Website
The Kings School Ely Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mrs John Attwater	Barton Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4DB 01353660700 School Website
Ely St Johns Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Christopher John Henson	St John's Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3BW 01353612780 School Website
Highfield Ely Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Adam Daw	Downham Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BD 1353662085 School Website
Active Learning Trust Linc 19 - 25 Special Post 16 Institution Ages:19-25 Head Teacher Mr Simon Bainbridge	Downham Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BD 1353662085 School Website
Witchford Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Rolf Purvis & Richard Auffret	Manor Road Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JA 01353662053 School Website
The Weatheralls Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Radcliffe	Pratt Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH 1353720456 School Website
The Rackham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Georgina Turner	Main Street Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HQ 01353662436 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ely Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS 2.40 Miles

Soham Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY 3.26 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 7.26 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 7.51 Miles

Shippea Hill Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR 7.54 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alans Taxis Ely Ltd 01353 665050 Unit 3B Lancaster Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NW 2.59 Miles
Alans Taxis 01353 667518 Unit 3B/Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NW 2.59 Miles
A10 Taxis 01353 661010 7 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PB 2.81 Miles
Oland Taxis 01353 723036 86 Mere Side, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XE 3.01 Miles
Armada Taxis 01353 723516 9 Queensway, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BU 3.26 Miles
Acab 01353 624755 7 Tanners Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AB 3.71 Miles
Chauffeur Drive 01353 721133 34 The Butts, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5AN 3.80 Miles
Fencabs 01353 669966 Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN 5.13 Miles
Milton Cars 01223 890580 23 Glebe Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3TG 5.50 Miles
Burwell Taxis 01638 741168 48 North Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0BA 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Barway Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Greenhills Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Close Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:15
Ely Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stewards Close Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Wood Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newmarket Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stretham Post Office Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Railway Station Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
King Cob Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tesco Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Shade Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Wilburton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lancaster Way Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Stretham	1 Chapel Street Stretham Cambridgeshire CB6 3JG
St Mary's Street Branch	70/80 St Mary's Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HH
Staploe Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Brewhouse Lane Soham Ely CB7 5JD
Staploe Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Brewhouse Lane Soham Ely CB7 5JD
Staploe Medical Centre 01353 624123	The Staploe Medical Ctr. Brewhouse Lane, Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JD

Local Stores

BSTF Ely
64 St Mary's Street
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB7 4EY
01353 661304
Store Website
2.82 miles

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SPAR - Ely
19 High Street
Ely
CB7 4LQ
01353 645177
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Doctors Ely
31 St Mary'S Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HF 01353 665925 ely@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.80 miles
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Anglia Veterinary Services
62 Heron Croft Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5WA 01353 724 570 petrovic@nebojsa.orangehome.co.uk 2.84 miles

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Companion Care (Ely) Ltd
Cathedral Veterinary Surgery 64 Newnham Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4PE 01353 662 079 ely@companioncare.co.uk Website 2.94 miles

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Aquarius Vet Centre
Scampers Petcare Northfield Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5UF 01353 722711 mhaquariusvets@gmail.com 2.99 miles

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Isle Large Animal Veterinary Centre
West Fen Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2BZ 01353 658 241 islevets@googlemail.com Website 3.52 miles
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Isle Veterinary Group
Isle Small Animal Veterinary Centre West Fen Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2BZ 01353 658333 smallanimalislevetgroup@gmail.com Website 3.52 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 3.01 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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Mills Lane Witchford
A Nice Walk Down The Side Of Farmers Fields, Goes From About Half Way Through The Village, All The Way To The Sutton End Of The Village, About 3.5 Miles. Dogs Can Be Off Lead If Well Behaved And Stay To The Path Mills Ln Witchford Ely CB6 2JX 3.28 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 8.47 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 9.62 miles

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Chivers Lake
Nice Walk Around Lake, No On Lead Areas But Do Need To Be Careful Along Guided Busway Side As Fencing Is Poor. Not A Problem If Your Dog Has Good Recall. It's Perfect During Summer As It's Safe For Dogs To Swim. There Is A Large Field Next To The Holiday Inn Hotel Which You Can Get To From The Lake. Perfect For A Ball Game Or Game Of Chase With Other Dogs. My Dog Loves It There. Downside, People Do Not Always Clear Up Their Litter Which Is A Real Shame. 32 A14 Impington 10.60 miles

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Maidscross Hill
Maidscross Hill Is A Heathland Area With Old Chalk And Gravel Workings. It Is A Local Nature Reserve And Sssi Designated For Its Wildlife Value, Particularly Plant Life. The Patches Of Chalky And Sandy Topsoil Are Habitat For An Interesting Range Of Breckland Species, Some Rare. The Site Gives Views Over Raf Lakenheath Airfield And The Western Brecks Landscape. This Is A Great Location For Yor Dog To Run Free, Playing With Others In A Natural, Safe Environment. Maidscross Hill Nature Reserve Maids Cross Hill Lakenheath Brandon IP27 9EJ 12.12 miles Travel To The End Of Maids Cross Hill Rd Where There Is A Car Park On The Right For The Nature Reserve.

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