Welcome to Girton

Girton is a village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles northwest of the city of Cambridge and is known for its beautiful countryside and historic architecture. The village has a population of around 5,000 people and is home to a number of local amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants.

One of the most notable landmarks in Girton is the Girton College, which is part of the University of Cambridge. The college was founded in 1869 and was the first residential college for women in England. Today, it is one of the largest colleges in the university and is known for its academic excellence and commitment to social justice. The college is also home to a number of beautiful buildings, including the Grade II listed Stanley Library and the modernist Wolfson Court.

In addition to its academic and cultural offerings, Girton is also known for its natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby Girton Golf Club is also a popular attraction, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a challenging course for golfers of all skill levels. Overall, Girton is a charming and picturesque village that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
Girton Glebe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Butler	Cambridge Road Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN 1223276484 School Website
Gretton School Other Independent Special School Ages:5-19 Head Teacher Mrs Beth Elkins	Manor Farm Road Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0RX 1223277438 School Website
Histon And Impington Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Lisa Moule	New School Road Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9LL 01223568826 School Website
Histon Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Scott	New School Road Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9LL 01223712075 School Website
Histon And Impington Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Newman	The Green Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9JA 01223712192 School Website
Oakington Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Nathan Clark	Water Lane Oakington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 3AL 1223232328 School Website
The Cavendish School Free Schools Special Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Smith	Park Drive Impington CB24 9LY 1223200421 School Website
Impington Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Hearn	New Road Impington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9LX 01223200400 School Website
Orchard Park Community Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Stacey Harper	Ringfort Road Orchard Park Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2GR 01223438200 School Website
St Laurence Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Mcghee Wallace	Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JX 1223712227 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 3.46 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 4.08 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 4.99 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 6.94 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 8.74 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lp Taxis 01223 243453 223 Wellbrook Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GL 1.00 Miles
Hicar Histon And Impington Car Club 01223 690891 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NP 1.19 Miles
Hicar Histon And Impington Car Club 01223 690891 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JD 1.20 Miles
P H Cars 01954 782089 Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8HD 1.53 Miles
Cambridge Airport Taxis 07856 233918 1 Cavesson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3TB 1.59 Miles
Anglia Cars 0845 094 3205 27 Sweetpea Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GT 1.72 Miles
P W Taxi 01223 233361 Evolution Business Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG 2.26 Miles
Airport Cars 01954 782822 18 Watermead, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8TJ 2.55 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeurs 01223 518906 40 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BG 2.55 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts 01223 354164 Silver Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9BL 2.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dodford Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Park Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntingdon Road Girton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Histon Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Girton 01223 277449	1A Pepys Way Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0PA
Firs House Surgery 01223 234286	Firs House Surgery Station Road, Histon Cambridge CB24 9NP
Arbury Road Surgery 01223 364433	Arbury Road Surgery 114 Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JG
Huntingdon Road Surgery 01223 364127	Huntingdon Road Surgery 1 Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DB
Huntingdon Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DB

Local Stores

Girton Road
120 Girton Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0LW
01223 276258
Store Website
0.63 miles

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SPAR - Chesterton Road
249-251 Chesterton Road
Cambridge
CB4 1AS
01223 306660
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Impington
Middlewhite Barn St Georges Way Impington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9AF 01223 232111 impington@medivet.co.uk Website 1.90 miles
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Cambridge Equine Hospital
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 760 535 cambridgeequine@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 2.18 miles
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Cambridge Radiology Referrals
The Bunker University Of Cambridge Vet School Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 269 642 pm@cambridgeradiologyreferrals.com Website 2.18 miles
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Cambridge Farm Animal Veterinary Services
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 337647 cambridgefarm@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 2.18 miles

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The Queen'S Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 337621 hospital@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 2.18 miles
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University Of Cambridge Admin Centre
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 337 627 pam65@cam.ac.uk 2.18 miles


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Local Dog Walks

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 1.49 miles

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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 3.26 miles

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Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 4.31 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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Fen Drayton Lakes
Beautiful Rspb Nature Reserve. There Are Places Where Dogs Can Swim Or Paddle In The Lakes And There Are Several Walks That You Can Take. Lovely In All Seasons. Fen Drayton Lakes Busway Ncn51 6.68 miles Fen Drayton Lakes Can Be Reached Off The A14 Near Swavesy, Or Driving Through Fen Drayton Itself. The Road To The Car Park Is Quite Long, There Are Several Road Humps And There Are Plenty Of Potholes To Watch Out For But It'S Worth It!

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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 6.70 miles 6 Miles North-East Of Cambridge On B1102. Signposted From A14, Junction 35.

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 7.09 miles

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