Welcome to Cottenham

Cottenham is a village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles north of Cambridge and has a population of around 5,000 people. The village has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, with evidence of a Roman settlement found in the area. In the Middle Ages, Cottenham was known for its wool trade and had a thriving market. Today, the village is a popular residential area with a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants.

One of the most notable landmarks in Cottenham is the All Saints' Church, which dates back to the 13th century. The church is a Grade I listed building and features a stunning Norman arch and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and hosts regular services and events. Another popular attraction in Cottenham is the Cottenham Village College, which is a community college that offers a range of courses and activities for people of all ages. The college has a strong focus on sustainability and offers courses on topics such as renewable energy and organic gardening.

Cottenham is also known for its vibrant community spirit, with a range of events and activities taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual carnival, which features a parade, live music, and a range of stalls and activities. There are also regular farmers' markets, craft fairs, and other community events. Cottenham is a great place to live or visit, with a rich history, beautiful architecture, and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Sunny

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: 1.7°C

Wind: 6.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Cottenham Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Zoe Andrews	High Street Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UA 01954288944 School Website
The Centre School Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Raven	High Street Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UA 01954288789 School Website
Cottenham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr James Kilsby	Lambs Lane Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8TA 01954250227 School Website
Hope Tree School Other Independent Special School Ages:7-12 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Sands	Nursery House Manor Farm Impington Cambridgeshire CB24 9NG 7446528644 School Website
Histon And Impington Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jonathan Newman	The Green Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9JA 01223712192 School Website
Northstowe Secondary College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Moss	Stirling Road Northstowe Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 1DJ 1223343800 School Website
The Martin Bacon Academy Free Schools Special Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Louise	Stirling Road Northstowe Cambridgeshire CB24 1DH 1223340800 School Website
Impington Village College Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Victoria Hearn	New Road Impington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9LX 01223200400 School Website
Histon And Impington Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Lisa Moule	New School Road Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9LL 01223568826 School Website
Histon Early Years Centre La Nursery School Ages:3-5 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Scott	New School Road Histon Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9LL 01223712075 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Waterbeach Station Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9HT 3.28 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 4.43 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 6.34 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 9.49 Miles

Ely Station Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4BS 9.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Victory Executive Cars 01954 252967 22 Victory Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TF 0.34 Miles
Cambridge Airport Cars Ltd 01223 440040 Unit 1C Sunrise Business Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9QZ 1.99 Miles
P W Taxi 01223 233361 Evolution Business Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NG 2.37 Miles
Hicar Histon And Impington Car Club 01223 690891 High Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JD 2.45 Miles
Panther Taxis Ltd 01223 715715 Convent Drive, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9QT 2.59 Miles
Hicar Histon And Impington Car Club 01223 690891 Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NP 2.82 Miles
Abacus Airport Cars Cambridge 01223 292949 2 Coronation Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9NP 2.95 Miles
Cambridge City Chauffeurs 01223 861086 2 Barker Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9NX 3.07 Miles
Select Taxis 01954 260666 118 Balland Field, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5JU 3.36 Miles
Aaa Airport Cars Of Cambridge 01954 260800 40 Fen End, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5LH 3.46 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Telegraph Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Cottenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stevens Close No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lambs Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cottenham Post Office Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cottenham Post Office Collection Today available until:10:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Broad Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street Cottenham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Twentypence Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Green Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Spaldings Lane Landbeach No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Normanton Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Research Park Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orchard Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cambridge Research Park Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Cottenham 01954 251180	42 Telegraph Streetr Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8QU
Cottenham Surgery 01954 250079	Cottenham Surg,Lewis Hse 188 High Street,Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8SE
Firs House Surgery 01223 234286	Firs House Surgery Station Road, Histon Cambridge CB24 9NP
Waterbeach	Waterbeach Building 13, Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9PA
Longstanton Branch Surgery	The Community Centre Magdalene Close Longstanton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 3EG

Local Stores

Cottenham
273 High Street
Cottenham
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB24 8QP
01954 250225
Store Website
0.11 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Cottenham
66 High Street Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8SA 01954 252122 practice.cottenham@villagevet.co.uk Website 0.74 miles
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Medivet Impington
Middlewhite Barn St Georges Way Impington Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 9AF 01223 232111 impington@medivet.co.uk Website 2.40 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Longstanton
34 High Street Longstanton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 3BS 01954 780027 practice.longstanton@villagevet.co.uk Website 3.39 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Village Vet Milton/Vet 24 Cambridge
26 Cambridge Road Milton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 6AW 01223 426 600 practice.milton@villagevet.co.uk Website 3.41 miles
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Arbury Road Veterinary Surgery
32 Arbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2JE 01223 361911 info@arburyroadvets.co.uk Website 4.33 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 5.37 miles

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Local Dog Walks

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 3.36 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 3.64 miles

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Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey Is A Country House In The Village Of Lode, North-East Of Cambridge. The House And Grounds Are Owned By The National Trust, And You And Your Dog Can Enjoy The Trails Surrounding The Property, But Unfortunately Not The House And Gardens Themselves. This Walks Takes You Past Lode Mill And Through The Cambridgeshire Countryside. CB25 9EJ 5.89 miles 6 Miles North-East Of Cambridge On B1102. Signposted From A14, Junction 35.

Wicken Fen
Lovely Walks Along A Board Walk And Wild Fen, Part Of National Trust. Dogs On Leads Here. But There Are Also Free Public Footpaths Running Alongside Which Are Equally Nice. Plus Riverside Walks. Upware Rd Ely Lancashire CB7 5YG 6.31 miles Car Park Payment Machines On Site. Well Signed From Wicken Village.

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Fen Drayton Lakes
Beautiful Rspb Nature Reserve. There Are Places Where Dogs Can Swim Or Paddle In The Lakes And There Are Several Walks That You Can Take. Lovely In All Seasons. Fen Drayton Lakes Busway Ncn51 6.88 miles Fen Drayton Lakes Can Be Reached Off The A14 Near Swavesy, Or Driving Through Fen Drayton Itself. The Road To The Car Park Is Quite Long, There Are Several Road Humps And There Are Plenty Of Potholes To Watch Out For But It'S Worth It!

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Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 7.34 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

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Weather Forecast

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