Welcome to Thriplow

Thriplow is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles south of Cambridge and has a population of around 400 people. The village is known for its annual Daffodil Weekend, which takes place in March and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the country. During the event, the village is decorated with daffodils and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including a craft fair, live music, and a beer tent.

Thriplow has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once a thriving agricultural community. Today, the village still retains its rural charm and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. There are several walking and cycling routes in the area, including the Thriplow Daffodil Walk, which takes visitors through the village and surrounding fields.

Despite its small size, Thriplow has a strong sense of community. The village has a primary school, a church, and a village hall, which hosts a variety of events throughout the year. There is also a pub, The Green Man, which serves traditional pub food and local ales. Thriplow is a peaceful and picturesque village, making it a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.1°C

Feels Like: 4.4°C

Wind: 16.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thriplow Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy How	School Lane Thriplow Royston Hertfordshire SG8 7RH 1763208213 School Website
Fowlmere Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suki Hinton	The Butts Fowlmere Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 7SL 01763208203 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
Selwyn Hall School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Catherine Beard	Royston Road Foxton Cambridge CB22 6SE 1223626625 School Website
Duxford Church Of England Community Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Blackburne-Maze	St John's Street Duxford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 4RA 01223712108 School Website
William Westley Church Of England Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Westcott	Mill Lane Whittlesford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 4NE 01223832176 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
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
Hauxton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma-Jayne Stevens	Jopling Way Hauxton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 5HY 01223870634 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 2.10 Miles

Whittlesford Parkway Station Road, Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL 2.91 Miles

Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 2.91 Miles

Meldreth Station Road, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JP 3.75 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 3.84 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
R.K Cars 01763 209020 8 Champions Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7TR 1.08 Miles
Collins Leisure And Cl Travel 01763 209328 28 Lacey's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4SE 2.53 Miles
Taxi Business 01223 834499 51 New Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BN 3.32 Miles
Jims Cars 01223 691164 2 Evans Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BX 3.33 Miles
Apt Cars Limited 01223 832515 82 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HJ 3.35 Miles
Kenway Chauffeurs 01223 832515 82 High St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HJ 3.35 Miles
South Cambs Taxis Ltd 01223 834858 82A High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3HJ 3.35 Miles
Sawston Cab Co Ltd 01223 517008 Lenten House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BG 3.52 Miles
Mastercab (Cambridge) Ltd 01223 566654 65A High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3BG 3.52 Miles
Pampas Cars 01223 830509 73 Brewery Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3EW 3.58 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Thriplow Post Office Sg8 7Rd Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Sg8 7Su Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Fowlmere Sg8 7Sn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Sg8 7Ru Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duxford Airfield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fowlmere Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harston Road Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Foxton Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Green Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whittlesford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Grange Sg8 7Nt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Laceys Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harston Surgery 01223 870250	Harston Surgery 11 Church Street, Harston Cambridge CB22 7NP
Granta Medical Practices 01223 727555	Sawston Medical Centre London Road, Sawston Cambridge CB22 3HU
Granta Medical Practices - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Sawston Medical Centre London Road Sawston Cambridge CB22 3HU
Granta Medical Practices - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Sawston Medical Centre London Road Sawston Cambridge CB22 3HU
Orchard Surgery,Melbourn 01763 260220	Orchard Surgery New Road, Melbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6BX

Local Stores

Sawston - High St
High Street
Sawston
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 3BG
Store Website
3.53 miles

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SPAR - Sawston
52 High Street
Sawston
CB22 3BG
01223 832202
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Royston Vet Centre
Flint Cross Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 7PN 01763 242221 info@roystonvets.com Website 2.90 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Whittlesford
39 Station Road West Whittlesford Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB22 4NL 01223 833651 practice.whittlesford@villagevet.co.uk Website 2.90 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 3.33 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 3.55 miles
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East Of England Veterinary Specialists Ltd
43 Cambridge Road Wimpole Orwell Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 5QD 01223 795023 info@eoevets.com Website 5.86 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 6.16 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Outskirts Of Elmdon
Hertford Ln 4.52 miles Nearest Postcode Is Cb11 4Nh, But If You Are Driving Through Elmdon, The Parking Area Is Just Past The Village Limits Sign.

Location what3words loom.totals.decompose

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 5.00 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 5.00 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 5.59 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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Littlebury Green
Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.04 miles Cb11 4Xe Is The Nearest Postcode. Look Out For The Lay-By With The Footpath Sign.

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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 6.39 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22.9°C	-23.5°C	-23.1°C	-23°C	-21.9°C	-17.6°C	-14.3°C	-11.1°C	-10.1°C	-12.2°C	-14.8°C

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Temp	-9.5°C	-8.4°C	-7.4°C	-6.6°C	-5.2°C	-2.6°C	0.9°C	3.6°C	4.1°C	2.6°C	0.6°C	-4.8°C
Feels Like	-15.3°C	-14.7°C	-14°C	-13.5°C	-12.3°C	-9.3°C	-4.8°C	-1.1°C	-0.1°C	-1.2°C	-3.2°C	-9.5°C

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Temp	-1.6°C	-1.5°C	-2°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	5.8°C	2.9°C
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