Welcome to Arrington

Arrington is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Cambridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 400 people and is known for its historic church, St. Nicholas, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and is a popular attraction for visitors to the village.

Arrington is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields, making it an ideal location for walking and cycling. There are several footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the countryside around Arrington, offering visitors the chance to explore the area and take in the stunning views.

Despite its small size, Arrington has a strong sense of community and there are several local events and activities that take place throughout the year. The village hall is a hub of activity and hosts a range of events, including concerts, plays, and community gatherings. There is also a popular pub, The Hardwicke Arms, which serves delicious food and drink and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5.7°C

Wind: 9.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

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
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
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
Bassingbourn Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Coles	Brook Road Bassingbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 5NP 01763242460 School Website
Bassingbourn Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Vickey Poulter	South End Bassingbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5NJ 1763242344 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
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
Wrestlingworth C Of E Vc Lower School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Nancy Sheehan	Church Lane Wrestlingworth Sandy Bedfordshire SG19 2EU 01767631249 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 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
Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 4.36 Miles

Meldreth Station Road, Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6JP 4.57 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 5.26 Miles

Royston Kneesworth Street, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5AH 5.93 Miles

Ashwell & Morden Station Road, Odsey, Hertfordshire, SG7 5RT 7.47 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuckers Usa Cars 01223 207324 142 Meldreth Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5RP 3.09 Miles
Fox Travel Services 07989 085279 4 Kefford Close, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5UL 3.92 Miles
Al Travel 01763 226158 5 Larkin Pl, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5UR 5.51 Miles
Frontline Taxis 01763 249999 35 Coombelands, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DW 5.62 Miles
Frontlinecars 01763 249999 35 Coombelands, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DW 5.62 Miles
Butlers Car Services 01763 212223 19 Old North Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DT 5.80 Miles
Butlers Car Services 01763 212223 4 Lower Gower Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DT 5.80 Miles
Ultimate Cars 01763 244355 Unit 3, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5HN 5.81 Miles
K Cars 01954 718780 6 Garstones, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 5HZ 6.03 Miles
Derek's Taxis 01767 260443 Causeway End, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2RL 6.15 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Longstowe Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bassingbourn Medical Centre	Bassingbourn Medical Centre Bassingbourn Royston SG8 5LX
Little Eversden 01223 262579	The New Surgery 33 Harlton Road Little Eversden Cambridgeshire CB23 1HB
Bourn Surgery 01954 719469	Bourn Surgery 25 Alms Hill,Bourn Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 2SH
Spring Lane Surgery 01763 241424	Spring Lane Bassingbourn Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5HZ
Comberton Surgery 01223 262500	Comberton Surgery 58 Green End,Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DY

Local Stores

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

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SPAR Bassingbourn
SPAR
41 High Street
Bassingbourn
Royston
SG8 5LD
01763 247181
Store Website
4.0 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 1.42 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 4.07 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 5.01 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
4 High Street Great Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6BJ 01954 715161 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 5.73 miles
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial
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24hr Emergency Service available at our Huntingdon Hosptial

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Royston
67 Kneesworth Street Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5AQ 01763 254059 practice.royston@villagevet.co.uk Website 6.00 miles
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J K Routledge Mrcvs
52 Heathfield Royston Hertfordshire SG8 5BN 01763 244791 johnroutledge@btinternet.com 6.05 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Therfield Heath
Therfield Heath Consists Of Open Fields And Countryside. You Will Experience Some Great Views, Looking Out Across South Cambridgeshire. SG8 5BJ 6.17 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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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 6.23 miles

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Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 7.57 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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Biggleswade Commons
Lovely Walk Next To A River. Lotts Of Swans And Other Wildlife. Pretty Sure We Saw An Otter. The Walk Can Last Hours. Free Carpark At Weekend And Bank Holiday. 20 Royal Oak Cl Biggleswade Lancashire SG18 0BQ 9.12 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 10.10 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 10.14 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.2°C	-8.4°C	-6.9°C	-7.6°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-13.9°C	-15.9°C	-13.7°C	-14.9°C	-17.2°C

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	-10.1°C	-11°C	-11.9°C	-12.5°C	-12.6°C	-11.6°C	-9.6°C	-7.9°C	-7.3°C	-7.6°C	-9°C	-9.6°C
Feels Like	-18.1°C	-19.2°C	-20°C	-20.6°C	-20.6°C	-19.1°C	-16°C	-13.1°C	-11.4°C	-10.9°C	-12.9°C	-15.8°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-10.4°C	-10.2°C	-9.3°C	-8.1°C	-6.5°C	-3.7°C	0°C	2.5°C	3°C	2°C	0.4°C	-5.3°C
Feels Like	-16.1°C	-16.1°C	-15.6°C	-14.7°C	-13.3°C	-10.3°C	-5.7°C	-2.5°C	-1.4°C	-1.9°C	-3.7°C	-10°C

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