Welcome to Grantchester

Grantchester is a picturesque village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the River Cam, just a few miles south of the city of Cambridge. The village is known for its beautiful thatched cottages, historic church, and scenic countryside. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views.

One of the main attractions in Grantchester is the historic church of St. Andrew and St. Mary. This beautiful building dates back to the 13th century and is known for its stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The church is open to visitors throughout the year and is a popular spot for weddings and other special events. Visitors can also take a stroll through the churchyard, which is home to many historic graves and monuments.

Another popular attraction in Grantchester is the Orchard Tea Garden. This charming tea garden has been serving visitors for over 100 years and is known for its delicious homemade cakes and scones. Visitors can enjoy their tea and treats in the beautiful orchard, which is filled with apple and pear trees. The tea garden is also a popular spot for picnics and is a great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School	Details
Trumpington Meadows Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Oriana Dalton	Kestrel Rise Trumpington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9AY 01223840299 School Website
Fawcett Primary School Foundation School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Oriana Dalton	Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9FS 01223840299 School Website
Newnham Croft Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Eddie Ferguson	Chedworth Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9JF 01223508737 School Website
Trumpington Community College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Matt Oughton	Lime Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9FD 1223551600 School Website
St Faiths School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Crispin Hyde-Dunn	6 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG 01223352073 School Website
Trumpington Park Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Shute	Hobson Avenue Trumpington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9EG 1223491660 School Website
Barton C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Martin	School Lane Barton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD 01223262474 School Website
Mander Portman Woodward Other Independent School Ages:14-20 Head Teacher Dr Tom Caston	3-4 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE 01223350158 School Website
Heritage School Other Independent School Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Mr Jason Fletcher	17 - 19 Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JE 1223350615 School Website
The Leys School Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Martin Priestley	Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7AD 01223508900 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 2.07 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 3.00 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 4.08 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 4.73 Miles

Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 5.32 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts 01223 354164 Silver Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9BL 1.46 Miles
Minibus Hire 01223 776005 The Guildhall, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QJ 1.98 Miles
Panther Taxis 01223 715715 4 Saint Andrew's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AZ 2.00 Miles
Darcy Cars 0845 496 9531 Wellington House/East Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH 2.19 Miles
Mr Darcy's Chauffeur Hire And Airport Taxis 01480 811513 East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1BH 2.19 Miles
Voyager Executive Cars Ltd 01223 245450 17 Coleridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3PH 2.50 Miles
Ace Taxis 07516 712980 49 Gunhild Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8QZ 2.62 Miles
Cambridge Airport Cars 01223 240081 40 Brooks Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3HR 2.88 Miles
Andy Cabs 01223 472858 Unit 24, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8LD 3.03 Miles
Shelford Taxis 01223 843488 15 Leeway Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5AU 3.07 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Grantchester Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stulpfield Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millway Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grantchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Trumpington Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osprey Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Grantchester Meadows Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waitrose Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Long Road/Gilmerton Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trumpington P.O. Anstey Way Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grantchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millington Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roman Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Trumpington Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chedworth Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Trumpington Medical Practice At Clay Farm	The Clay Farm Centre, Hobson Square Hobson Avenue Trumpington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9FN
Newnham Walk Surgery 01223 366811	Newnham Walk Surgery Wordsworth Grove Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9HS
Woodlands Surgery 01223 697600	Woodlands Surgery 48-49 Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1LR
Cambs Gp Hubs 0330 0130030	C/O The Woodlands Surgery Eden Hse,48-49 Bateman St Cambridge CB2 1LR
Lensfield Medical Practice 01223 651020	Lensfield Medical Prac. 48 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EH

Local Stores

Grantchester Street - Newnham
3 Grantchester Street
Newnham
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 9HY
01223 361425
Store Website
1.27 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cambridge Farm Animal Veterinary Services
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 337647 cambridgefarm@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 2.07 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 2.07 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 2.07 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 2.07 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 2.07 miles


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Cambridge Veterinary Group Ltd
89A Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7BS 01223 249331 info@cambridgevetgroup.co.uk Website 2.11 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 0.19 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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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 3.74 miles

Location what3words booster.operation.headlight

Gog Magog Hills
Great Walks And Play Areas For Dogs Managed By The Gog Magog Trust Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 3.79 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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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 3.98 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 4.74 miles

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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 5.83 miles There Is Ample Parking By The Woods But A Lot More Parking At Fulbourn Recreation Ground.

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Weather Forecast

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