Welcome to Histon

Histon is a village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles north-west of Cambridge and has a population of around 9,000 people. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of Roman settlements found in the area. Histon is also known for its involvement in the English Civil War, with the village being the site of a battle between the Royalists and Parliamentarians in 1647.

Today, Histon is a thriving community with a range of amenities and attractions. The village has a number of shops, pubs, and restaurants, as well as a library, community centre, and sports facilities. Histon and Impington Recreation Ground is a popular spot for outdoor activities, with a playground, football pitches, and tennis courts. The village is also home to the Histon and Impington Village Society, which organises a range of events and activities throughout the year, including an annual village show.

Histon is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to Cambridge and other nearby towns and cities. The village is served by a number of bus routes, and the A14 and M11 motorways are easily accessible. Histon also has its own railway station, which provides regular services to Cambridge, Ely, and London. With its rich history, vibrant community, and convenient location, Histon is a great place to live, work, and visit.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Hope Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-12 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Sands	Nursery House Manor Farm Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9NG 7446528644 School Website
Girton Glebe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Butler	Cambridge Road Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN 1223276484 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
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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 3.05 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 3.86 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 4.37 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 7.45 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 9.69 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hicar Histon And Impington Car Club 01223 690891 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JD 0.13 Miles
Hicar Histon And Impington Car Club 01223 690891 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NP 0.60 Miles
P W Taxi 01223 233361 Evolution Business Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG 1.23 Miles
Anglia Cars 0845 094 3205 27 Sweetpea Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GT 1.63 Miles
Lp Taxis 01223 243453 223 Wellbrook Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GL 1.82 Miles
Cambridge Airport Taxis 07856 233918 1 Cavesson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3TB 1.94 Miles
Victory Executive Cars 01954 252967 22 Victory Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TF 2.48 Miles
P H Cars 01954 782089 Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8HD 2.52 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeurs 01223 518906 40 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BG 2.58 Miles
Executive Car Services 01223 212122 William James House/Cowley Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0WX 2.74 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Histon Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Histon Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Somerset Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orchard 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
Impington Lane 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
Milton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dodford Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge 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

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Firs House Surgery 01223 234286	Firs House Surgery Station Road, Histon Cambridge CB24 9NP
Girton 01223 277449	1A Pepys Way Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0PA
Arbury Road Surgery 01223 364433	Arbury Road Surgery 114 Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JG
Cottenham 01954 251180	42 Telegraph Streetr Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
Milton Community Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	87 Coles Road Milton Cambridge CB24 6BL

Local Stores

Station Road - Histon
Station Road
Histon
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 9LQ
01223 232302
Store Website
0.17 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

Medivet Impington
Middlewhite Barn St Georges Way Impington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9AF 01223 232111 impington@medivet.co.uk Website 0.89 miles
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Arbury Road Veterinary Surgery
32 Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JE 01223 361911 info@arburyroadvets.co.uk Website 2.45 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Milton/Vet 24 Cambridge
26 Cambridge Road Milton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 6AW 01223 426 600 practice.milton@villagevet.co.uk Website 2.49 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 3.04 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 3.04 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 3.04 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 1.27 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 2.57 miles

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Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 5.07 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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

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 6.94 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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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 7.36 miles

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