Welcome to Orwell

Orwell is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Cam and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque setting and is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the tranquility of rural England.

One of the main attractions of Orwell is the River Cam, which runs through the village. The river is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water activities. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the riverbank or hire a boat to explore the waterways. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife, including ducks, swans, and herons.

Another popular attraction in Orwell is the village church, St Andrew's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a beautiful example of Norman architecture. Visitors can admire the intricate stonework and stained glass windows, as well as learn about the history of the church and the village. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other events, and its peaceful surroundings make it a perfect place for quiet reflection.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
Aurora Meldreth Manor School Other Independent Special School Ages:6-19 Head Teacher Nadine Mcfadden	Fenny Lane Meldreth Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6LG 01763268000 School Website
Meldreth Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sasha Howard	High Street Meldreth Nr Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6LA 01763260432 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
Selwyn Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Catherine Beard	Royston Road Foxton Cambridge CB22 6SE 1223626625 School Website
Foxton Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Muir	11 Hardman Road Foxton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 6RN 01223712447 School Website
Melbourn Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Christopher Bennet	The Moor Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6EF 01763223400 School Website
Comberton Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Peter Law	West Street Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DU 01223262503 School Website
Melbourn Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Wilcox	Mortlock Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6DB 01763223457 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 2.33 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 3.08 Miles

Meldreth Station Road, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JP 3.41 Miles

Royston Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH 5.74 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 6.43 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuckers Usa Cars 01223 207324 142 Meldreth Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5RP 2.54 Miles
Fox Travel Services 07989 085279 4 Kefford Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5UL 4.28 Miles
R.K Cars 01763 209020 8 Champions Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7TR 4.72 Miles
Frontline Taxis 01763 249999 35 Coombelands, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DW 5.25 Miles
Frontlinecars 01763 249999 35 Coombelands, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DW 5.25 Miles
Al Travel 01763 226158 5 Larkin Pl, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5UR 5.26 Miles
Cambridgeshire Country Cars 01954 888001 49 Ellison Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XH 5.59 Miles
Butlers Car Services 01763 212223 19 Old North Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DT 5.65 Miles
Butlers Car Services 01763 212223 4 Lower Gower Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DT 5.65 Miles
Hardwick Taxi Service 01954 212079 7 Worcester Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XG 5.66 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Village Hall Sg8 5Qn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Orwell Post Office Sg8 5Ql Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Hillside Sg8 5Qz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Meadowcroft Way Sg8 5Qu No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Wimpole Sg8 5Qb 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
West Green 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
High Street 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
High Street Barrington Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Harlton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Barrington Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ermine Way Sg8 0Ag No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Arrington Bridge Sg8 5Qb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Little Eversden 01223 262579	The New Surgery 33 Harlton Road Little Eversden Cambridgeshire CB23 1HB
Bassingbourn Medical Centre	Bassingbourn Medical Centre Bassingbourn Royston SG8 5LX
Harston Surgery 01223 870250	Harston Surgery 11 Church Street, Harston Cambridge CB22 7NP
Comberton Surgery 01223 262500	Comberton Surgery 58 Green End,Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DY
Orchard Surgery,Melbourn 01763 260220	Orchard Surgery New Road, Melbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6BX

Local Stores

Melbourn
71 High Street
Melbourn
Royston
Cambridgeshire
SG8 6DU
01763 268329
Store Website
3.75 miles

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SPAR Bassingbourn
SPAR
41 High Street
Bassingbourn
Royston
SG8 5LD
01763 247181
Store Website
4.4 miles

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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 0.99 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 2.36 miles
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Medivet Melbourn
Melbourn Vet Surgery 7 Mortlock Street Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6DB 01763 262696 melbourn@medivet.co.uk Website 3.81 miles
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Royston Vet Centre
Flint Cross Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 7PN 01763 242221 info@roystonvets.com Website 5.49 miles

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Ash Croft Veterinary Practice Llp
169 St. Neots Road Hardwick Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7QJ 01954 210250 Website 5.75 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Royston
67 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ 01763 254059 practice.royston@villagevet.co.uk Website 5.83 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 5.54 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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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 6.10 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 6.13 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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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 7.82 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 7.85 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 8.83 miles

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