Welcome to Holywell

Holywell is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque views and historic buildings, including the Holywell Chapel, which dates back to the 13th century. The chapel is a popular tourist attraction and is often used for weddings and other special events.

In addition to its historic buildings, Holywell is also home to a number of local businesses, including a pub, a post office, and a convenience store. The village has a strong sense of community, with many residents actively involved in local events and activities. There are also several community groups and organizations, such as the Holywell and Needingworth Community Association, which work to improve the quality of life for residents.

Overall, Holywell is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life. Its beautiful surroundings, historic buildings, and strong sense of community make it a popular destination for tourists and a wonderful place to call home. Whether you are looking for a quiet retreat or a place to raise a family, Holywell has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Holywell C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Baddeley	Mill Way Needingworth St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 4TF 01480462007 School Website
Fen Drayton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nina Mcqueen	Cootes Lane Fen Drayton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 4SL 01954273346 School Website
Eastfield Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Summerfield	Pig Lane St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5QT 01480463958 School Website
Fenstanton And Hilton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Martin	School Lane Fenstanton Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE28 9JR 01480375055 School Website
Westfield Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Roberts	Ramsey Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5RG 01480375005 School Website
Swavesey Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anna Norden	Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 4RN 01954273312 School Website
Wheatfields Primary School Foundation School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Theresa Thornton	Nene Way St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3WF 01480466919 School Website
Swavesey Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Claire Mills	Gibraltar Lane Swavesey Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 4RS 01954230366 School Website
St Ivo School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tim Blake	High Leys St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6RR 01480375400 School Website
Aurora Fairway School Other Independent Special School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Julie Saddler	Westwood Road St. Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6RS 1480772930 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 6.63 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 10.48 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 10.53 Miles

St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 10.83 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 11.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Platinum Chauffeurs 01480 463777 42 Church Street, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 4TB 0.68 Miles
Z Cars 01480 462046 45 Little Farthing Cl, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JU 1.32 Miles
D J Private Hire 01480 300159 12A Station Road, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BH 1.46 Miles
Iss Carss 01480 465910 15 Cromwell Mews/Station Rd, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5HJ 1.52 Miles
Able Cars 01480 469469 15 Cromwell Mews, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5HJ 1.52 Miles
Airport Taxis 01480 465050 17 Tenterleas, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5QP 1.55 Miles
A And B Cars 01480 467846 Market Hill, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AL 1.58 Miles
A And B Taxis Ltd 01480 467846 Free Church Passage, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AY 1.65 Miles
A1 Taxi 01480 464644 22 The Broadway, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BN 1.72 Miles
A 1 Private Hire Cabs Ltd 01480 464644 22 The Broadway, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BN 1.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Holywell Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Ashton Close Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Needingworth Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Morrisons Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stocks Bridge Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stocks Bridge Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Needingworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cootes Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Market Hill Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Hall Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Fen Drayton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Ives Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crown Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
St Ives Post Office (Crown Street) Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Nhs Gyw Health Visitors 01480 308222	Unit 3,The Meadow Meadow Lane St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 4LG
West Cambs Fed Improving Access 07761 585207	C/O Cromwell Place Surg. Cromwell Place St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 5JD
Grove Medical Practice 01480 462206	Cromwell Place St Ives Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE27 5JD
Grove Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cromwell Place St. Ives PE27 5JD
Grove Medical Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cromwell Place St. Ives PE27 5JD

Local Stores

St Ives
Burleigh Estate
Constable Road
St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 3ER
01480 301747
Store Website
2.36 miles

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SPAR St Ives
SPAR
1 Kings Hedges
Near St Ives
Huntingdon
PE27 3XS
01480 463384
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet St Ives
7 Station Road St Ives Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE27 5BH 01480 463170 st.ives@medivet.co.uk Website 1.44 miles
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Riverport Vets Ltd
39 Edison Road St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3LF admin@riverportvets.co.uk Website 1.76 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
Unit 4 Burleigh Centre Constable St. Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 3ER 01480 300389 2.36 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Longstanton
34 High Street Longstanton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 3BS 01954 780027 practice.longstanton@villagevet.co.uk Website 4.31 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Hospital
36-36A St. Johns Street Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 3DG 01480 52601/52222 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 6.50 miles
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Companion Care (Huntingdon) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Huntingdon Retail Park St. Peters Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DZ 01480 270 670 huntingdon@vets4pets.com Website 6.68 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 0.80 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!

Location what3words voltages.myths.tolerates

St Ives (Hemingford Meadow)
This Is A Fabulous Walk Used By Big Walkies Community Group Every Wednesday For Their Weekly Walks, Located At Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field) Flat Terrain, Nice Water Area For Dogs To Paddle, Sheep In Field Between September - March. London Rd Saint IVES PE27 1.68 miles Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field)

Location what3words pony.sneezing.slick

Hill Rise Dog Walk St Ives
Hill Rise Park Is Situated Off Hill Rise. The Entrance Comprises Of Two Flower Beds Either Side A Small Roadway Which Leads The Visitors Into A Small Car Parking Area. Hill Rise Can Be Approached From Two Directions – From The Somersham Road Or Huntingdon Road. It Is 6 Hectares (15 Acres) In Area. The Park Offers: 20 Space Car Park Designated Dog Walking Area Small Mature Copse Multi Wheels Activity Area With Teenage Shelter, Basket Ball And Football Goals Play Area Picnic Area Toilet Facilities Close By At The St. Ives Outdoor Centre Large Space For Kite Flying. Big Walkies Use This Walk In The Winter Months! 55 Hill Rise 2.67 miles

Location what3words martini.entrusted.scout

Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Nice Walk For A Hot Day. Lots Of Places For Swimming. A Bit Boring Though. 1 Post St Godmanchester 5.88 miles Postcode For Car Park: Pe29 2Ej

Location what3words nutty.nagging.nation

Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Lovely Varied Walks With Different Combination For A New Experience Each Time From Woodland Advantages To Slashing Around In The Lakes. This Place Really Does Have It All. Great Food, Cheap Parking (£1-2Hr £2-6Hr), Loads Of Extras 94 Christie Dr Lancashire 7.54 miles

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Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Open Grasslands, Meadows, Woodlands And Lakes Cover 170 Acres With A Wealth Of Wildlife Everywhere. Used By Big Walkies Community Group On A Monthly Basis! A14 7.57 miles

Location what3words indulges.trombone.urgent

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