Welcome to California

California is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles south-west of the city of Cambridge and is home to a population of around 1,500 people. The village is known for its beautiful countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in California is the All Saints Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a stunning stained glass window that was designed by the famous artist, Edward Burne-Jones. Another popular attraction in the village is the California Country Park, which offers visitors the chance to explore the local wildlife and enjoy a range of outdoor activities.

Despite its small size, California has a thriving community that is known for its welcoming and inclusive nature. The village has a number of local clubs and societies, including a cricket club, a gardening club, and a women's institute. There are also several local pubs and restaurants that serve delicious food and drink, making California a great place to visit or live.

Local Schools

School	Details
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Susan Jaques	Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2ST 1353699325 School Website
Ely College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Simon Warburton	Downham Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SH 1353667763 School Website
Millfield Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wendy Lee	Grange Lane Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1HW 01353861612 School Website
Lantern Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Aguda	Nene Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2WL 1353664174 School Website
Littleport Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Rivett	Parsons Lane Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JT 01353860235 School Website
Spring Meadow Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mr Laura Fielding	High Barns Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RB 01353664742 School Website
Isle Of Ely Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Bryony Surtees	High Barns St Marys Ce Junior School Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RB 01353612818 School Website
Ely St Mary's Cofe Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Rachel Clarke	High Barns Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RB 1353662163 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
Highfield Ely Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Adam Daw	Downham Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BD 1353662085 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ely Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS 3.13 Miles

Littleport Station Road, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JL 3.29 Miles

Manea Station Road, Manea, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0HG 5.13 Miles

Shippea Hill Off A1101 Burnt Fen Turnpike / Mild, Shippea Hill, Suffolk, CB7 4SR 6.58 Miles

Soham Station Road, Soham, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5DY 7.91 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ely Taxi Service 01353 882020 181 Wisbech Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1RA 2.19 Miles
A10 Taxis 01353 661010 7 Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PB 2.73 Miles
Elyte Chauffeurs 01353 699894 2 Wayhead Cottages, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2DW 2.90 Miles
Alans Taxis 01353 667518 Unit 3B/Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NW 4.01 Miles
Alans Taxis Ely Ltd 01353 665050 Unit 3B Lancaster Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3NW 4.01 Miles
Fencabs 01353 669966 Ely, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4UN 4.17 Miles
Eazyhire 01353 777729 Unit 1, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2QD 6.18 Miles
Milton Cars 01223 890580 23 Glebe Way, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 3TG 7.25 Miles
Oland Taxis 01353 723036 86 Mere Side, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5XE 7.73 Miles
Armada Taxis 01353 723516 9 Queensway, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 5BU 7.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Lawn Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Village Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Black Bank Road Collection Today available until:09:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Ely Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Main Street Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Townsend Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ely Road Collection Today available until:10:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Davidson Road Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cam Drive Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Kings Avenue Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Heaton Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Columbine Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grange Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Kings Avenue Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Lynton Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cathedral Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Princess Of Wales Hospital Lynn Road Ely CB6 1DN
Cathedral Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Princess Of Wales Hospital Lynn Road Ely CB6 1DN
St Mary's Surgery 01353 663434	Princess Of Wales Hosp Lynn Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DN
Cathedral Medical Centre 01353 669923	Cathedral Medical Centre Lynn Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DN
St. George's Medical Centre 01353 864100	St George's Medical Ctr Parsons Lane,Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JU

Local Stores

Littleport
40-42 Wisbech Road
Littleport
Ely
Cambridgeshire
CB6 1JH
01353 864040
Store Website
2.62 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Isle Large Animal Veterinary Centre
West Fen Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2BZ 01353 658 241 islevets@googlemail.com Website 2.25 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 2.25 miles
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Johnson And Scott Ltd
61 Wisbech Road Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JJ 01353 634123 reception@johnsonandscott.co.uk Website 2.45 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 2.61 miles

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Pet Doctors Ely
31 St Mary'S Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HF 01353 665925 ely@petdoctors.co.uk Website 2.73 miles
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Johnson And Scott Ltd
186 Main Street Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HT 01353 634123 reception@johnsonandscott.co.uk Website 4.28 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.18 miles

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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 8.50 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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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 12.23 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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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 13.87 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 14.46 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 15.04 miles

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