Welcome to Coton

Coton is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 3 miles west of Cambridge city centre and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,000 people and is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

One of the main attractions in Coton is the Coton Countryside Reserve, which covers over 100 acres of land and is home to a variety of wildlife. The reserve is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers, with several trails and footpaths winding through the woodland and meadows. Visitors can also enjoy birdwatching, picnicking, and fishing in the reserve's ponds.

Coton is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its close proximity to Cambridge makes it an ideal base for exploring the city's many attractions, including its world-renowned university, museums, and galleries. Whether you're looking for a relaxing countryside retreat or a cultural city break, Coton has something to offer everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Coton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Jarvis	Whitwell Way Coton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7PW 01954210339 School Website
University Of Cambridge Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Biddulph	Eddington Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0QZ 01223792440 School Website
St Johns College School Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Neil Chippington	73 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AB 01223353532 School Website
King's College School Other Independent School Ages:4-14 Head Teacher Mrs Yvette Day	West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DN 1223365814 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
Mayfield Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Ms P Ayliffe & Mrs S Stepney	Warwick Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3HN 01223712127 School Website
Girton Glebe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Butler	Cambridge Road Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0PN 1223276484 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
St Luke's Cofe Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Ireland-Curtis	Frenchs Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3JZ 1223566879 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

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 3.32 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 4.11 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 5.38 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 6.50 Miles

Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 6.63 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Lp Taxis 01223 243453 223 Wellbrook Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GL 1.69 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts 01223 354164 Silver Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9BL 1.71 Miles
Cambridge Airport Taxis 07856 233918 1 Cavesson Court, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3TB 2.15 Miles
Minibus Hire 01223 776005 The Guildhall, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QJ 2.37 Miles
Hardwick Taxi Service 01954 212079 7 Worcester Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XG 2.46 Miles
Panther Taxis 01223 715715 4 Saint Andrew's Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AZ 2.51 Miles
Cambridgeshire Country Cars 01954 888001 49 Ellison Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XH 2.51 Miles
P H Cars 01954 782089 Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8HD 2.54 Miles
Anglia Cars 0845 094 3205 27 Sweetpea Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2GT 2.75 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeurs 01223 518906 40 Highworth Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 2BG 2.88 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street Coton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Footpath Coton Cb23 7Px No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Silverdale Avenue Coton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Madingley Road Coton Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Eddington Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Madingley Hall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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High Street Madingley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntingdon Road Girton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Wilberforce Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Storeys Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntingdon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thornton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gough Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Girton 01223 277449	1A Pepys Way Girton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0PA
Huntingdon Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	1 Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DB
Huntingdon Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	1 Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DB
Huntingdon Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	1 Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DB
Huntingdon Road Surgery 01223 364127	Huntingdon Road Surgery 1 Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DB

Local Stores

Girton Road
120 Girton Road
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB3 0LW
01223 276258
Store Website
1.83 miles

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SPAR - Chesterton Road
249-251 Chesterton Road
Cambridge
CB4 1AS
01223 306660
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Cambridge Equine Hospital
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 760 535 cambridgeequine@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 1.04 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 1.04 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 1.04 miles

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The Queen'S Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 337621 hospital@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 1.04 miles
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University Of Cambridge Admin Centre
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 337 627 pam65@cam.ac.uk 1.04 miles


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Ash Croft Veterinary Practice Llp
169 St. Neots Road Hardwick Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7QJ 01954 210250 Website 2.35 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 2.53 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 2.86 miles

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Milton Country Park
Milton Country Park Is A Popular Place For Dog Walkers. There Are Signs To Say Where Dogs Must Be Kept On Lead But There Also Areas Where Dogs Can Run Free. There Are Lots Of Good Facilities, Toilets, A Small Cafe, Benches, Children's Park, Litter And Dog Bins. The Park Can Get Very Busy At Weekends, Weekdays Are Much Quieter. It's A Lovely Place For An Afternoon Stroll With A Couple Of Lakes For A Doggy Paddle But Watch Out For The Swans Who Get Grumpy If They Are Disturbed. Industrial Rd Cambridge Road Industrial Estate Milton Cambridge CB24 6AZ 4.39 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 5.93 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 5.98 miles Entrance Off Haverhill Road

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Fulbourn Country Walk
A Mixture Of Woodland, Fields And Bog Land With Steeped History Of The Local Area Presented On Route. 14 Stonebridge Ln Fulbourn Cambridge CB21 5BW 7.41 miles There Is Ample Parking By The Woods But A Lot More Parking At Fulbourn Recreation Ground.

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