Welcome to Little Eversden

Little Eversden is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the city of Cambridge and is part of the South Cambridgeshire district. The village has a population of around 500 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The name "Eversden" is thought to derive from the Old English words "eofor" (meaning wild boar) and "denu" (meaning valley), suggesting that the area was once home to a large population of wild boars. Today, the village is known for its picturesque thatched cottages, historic church, and traditional pub, The Hoops.

Despite its small size, Little Eversden has a strong sense of community, with a range of local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual village fete, a Christmas market, and regular quiz nights at The Hoops. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a sports field, providing a range of facilities for residents and visitors alike. Overall, Little Eversden is a charming and welcoming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Schools

School	Details
Comberton Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Law	West Street Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DU 01223262503 School Website
Meridian Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Etchie	Harbour Avenue Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DD 01223262423 School Website
Haslingfield Endowed Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Hayward	High Street Haslingfield Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 1JW 01223870457 School Website
Petersfield C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Penrose	Hurdleditch Road Orwell Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 5QG 01223207382 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
Barrington C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gill Davies	Haslingfield Road Barrington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 7RG 01223712273 School Website
Harston And Newton Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Siobhan Rouse	High Street Harston Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 7PX 01223870345 School Website
Hardwick And Cambourne Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cate Thompson	Limes Road Hardwick Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7RE 01954210070 School Website
Caldecote Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Stanton	Highfields Road Highfields Caldecote Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7NX 01954210263 School Website
Bourn C Of E Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Latham	Riddy Lane Bourn Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 2SP 01954719282 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 3.49 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 3.75 Miles

Meldreth Station Road, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JP 5.15 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 5.70 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 5.94 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cambridgeshire Country Cars 01954 888001 49 Ellison Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XH 3.71 Miles
Hardwick Taxi Service 01954 212079 7 Worcester Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XG 3.77 Miles
Tuckers Usa Cars 01223 207324 142 Meldreth Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5RP 4.52 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts 01223 354164 Silver Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9BL 4.84 Miles
K Cars 01954 718780 6 Garstones, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 5HZ 5.28 Miles
Minibus Hire 01223 776005 The Guildhall, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QJ 5.59 Miles
Panther Taxis 01223 715715 4 Saint Andrew's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AZ 5.66 Miles
R.K Cars 01763 209020 8 Champions Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7TR 5.67 Miles
Shelford Taxis 01223 843488 15 Leeway Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5AU 5.78 Miles
Lp Taxis 01223 243453 223 Wellbrook Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GL 5.81 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Little Eversden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harlton Road Little Eversden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Great Eversden No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eversden Road Harlton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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West Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hillside Sg8 5Qz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Comberton Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barton Road Haslingfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toft Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Swaynes Lane Comberton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Green Kingston No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Little Eversden 01223 262579	The New Surgery 33 Harlton Road Little Eversden Cambridgeshire CB23 1HB
Comberton Surgery 01223 262500	Comberton Surgery 58 Green End,Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DY
Harston Surgery 01223 870250	Harston Surgery 11 Church Street, Harston Cambridge CB22 7NP
Bourn Surgery 01954 719469	Bourn Surgery 25 Alms Hill,Bourn Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 2SH
Trumpington Medical Practice At Clay Farm	The Clay Farm Centre, Hobson Square Hobson Avenue Trumpington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9FN

Local Stores

Cambridge - Upper Cambourne
29 Mosquito Road
Upper Cambourne
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6FJ
01954 264982
shop.5436@coop.co.uk
Store Website
4.50 miles

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SPAR - Stapleford
67-69 London Road
Stapleford
CB22 5DG
01223 843110
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

East Of England Veterinary Specialists Ltd
43 Cambridge Road Wimpole Orwell Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 5QD 01223 795023 info@eoevets.com Website 2.76 miles

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Ash Croft Veterinary Practice Llp
169 St. Neots Road Hardwick Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7QJ 01954 210250 Website 3.84 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Meldreth
Stone Lane Veterinary Clinic Stone Lane Meldreth Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6NZ 01763 261457 practice.meldreth@villagevet.co.uk Website 3.90 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 4.81 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 4.81 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 4.81 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 4.04 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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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 6.93 miles

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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 6.96 miles

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Gog Magog Hills
Great Walks And Play Areas For Dogs Managed By The Gog Magog Trust Haverhill Rd Stapleford Cambridge CB22 5FX 7.01 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Therfied Heath (Royston)
Therfield Heath Next To Royston Is Doggie Heaven. Hundreds Of Dogs Are Walked Here Every Day Across The Heath And Golf Course All On Public Land. Easy To Walk For Miles Along The Many Paths. You Can Enjoy A Pint At The Heath Sports Cafe Royston Golf Club Baldock Rd Royston SG8 5BG 8.05 miles

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Therfield Heath
Therfield Heath Consists Of Open Fields And Countryside. You Will Experience Some Great Views, Looking Out Across South Cambridgeshire. SG8 5BJ 8.09 miles Therfield Heath Can Be Reached From The A505 At Junction 9 Of The A1m And Head For Royston. At The Second Roundabout Leave The A505 Onto Baldock Road, With The Car Park On The Right.

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