Welcome to Highfields

Highfields is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles south-west of the city of Cambridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Highfields is a peaceful and quiet village, making it an ideal place for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

The village has a small population of around 300 people and is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Highfields Farmhouse. The village also has a primary school, a village hall, and a pub called The Three Horseshoes. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of drinks.

Highfields is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located close to a number of nature reserves, including Trumpington Meadows and Byron's Pool, which are home to a variety of wildlife. The nearby city of Cambridge also offers a range of cultural and leisure activities, including museums, galleries, and theatres.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 13.2°C

Feels Like: 12.2°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: NNE

Local Schools

School	Details
Caldecote Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Stanton	Highfields Road Highfields Caldecote Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7NX 01954210263 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
The Vine Inter Church Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lee Faris	The Vines Upper Cambourne Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6DY 01954719630 School Website
Jeavons Wood Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emily Mcmurray	Eastgate Great Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6DZ 1954717180 School Website
Monkfield Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Howell	School Lane Cambourne Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 5AX 01954273377 School Website
Dry Drayton C Of E C Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Sonia Hegan	Park Street Dry Drayton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 8DA 01954780618 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
Meridian Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carole Etchie	Harbour Avenue Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DD 01223262423 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
Cambourne Village College Free Schools Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Coates	Sheepfold Lane Cambourne Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 6FR 01954284000 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 6.80 Miles

Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 7.33 Miles

Foxton Royston Road, Foxton, Cambridgeshire, CB22 6SE 7.52 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 7.55 Miles

Shelford Station Road, Shelford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 5LR 8.18 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cambridgeshire Country Cars 01954 888001 49 Ellison Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XH 1.03 Miles
Hardwick Taxi Service 01954 212079 7 Worcester Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XG 1.10 Miles
K Cars 01954 718780 6 Garstones, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 5HZ 2.18 Miles
Airport Cars 01954 782822 18 Watermead, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8TJ 2.96 Miles
P H Cars 01954 782089 Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8HD 3.47 Miles
Abacus Airport Cars 01223 292949 Carisbrooke Court/Buckingway Business Pk/Anderson Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4UQ 3.99 Miles
Lp Taxis 01223 243453 223 Wellbrook Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GL 4.75 Miles
Papworth Carriage Company 01480 831955 17 Hamden Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3UG 4.78 Miles
Cambridge Chauffeur Punts 01223 354164 Silver Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9BL 5.20 Miles
Firstabbey Executive Cars 07788 561500 9 Hut Field Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3GS 5.22 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Highfields Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Neots Road Dry Drayton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stympole Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Neots Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ellison Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scotland Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Hardwick Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Sterling Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Neots Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Inn Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Toft Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gpsi Dermatology Serv Monkfield Camb 01954 282153	Derm Clinic,Monkfield M/P Sackville Hse,S/Ville Way Great Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6HL
Monkfield Medical Practice 01954 282153	Sackville House Sackville Way Great Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6HL
Comberton Surgery 01223 262500	Comberton Surgery 58 Green End,Comberton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7DY
Bourn Surgery 01954 719469	Bourn Surgery 25 Alms Hill,Bourn Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 2SH
Sas - C&P - Mkgp Plus Ltd 01954 780442	Maple Surgery Hanover Close Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8EH

Local Stores

Cambridge - Upper Cambourne
29 Mosquito Road
Upper Cambourne
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB23 6FJ
01954 264982
shop.5436@coop.co.uk
Store Website
1.36 miles

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ash Croft Veterinary Practice Llp
169 St. Neots Road Hardwick Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7QJ 01954 210250 Website 1.24 miles
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Consultations by appointment only
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Consultations by appointment only
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Consultations by appointment only
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Consultations by appointment only

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
4 High Street Great Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6BJ 01954 715161 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 2.13 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

Cambridge Equine Hospital
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 760 535 cambridgeequine@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 4.57 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 4.57 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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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 4.57 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 4.57 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 5.51 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

Location what3words flesh.affair.brick

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 5.92 miles

Location what3words smooth.dish.organ

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 6.41 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!

Location what3words voltages.myths.tolerates

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 7.66 miles

Location what3words voting.span.moment

St Ives (Hemingford Meadow)
This Is A Fabulous Walk Used By Big Walkies Community Group Every Wednesday For Their Weekly Walks, Located At Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field) Flat Terrain, Nice Water Area For Dogs To Paddle, Sheep In Field Between September - March. London Rd Saint IVES PE27 7.79 miles Hemingford Meadow (Dolphin Field)

Location what3words pony.sneezing.slick

Hill Rise Dog Walk St Ives
Hill Rise Park Is Situated Off Hill Rise. The Entrance Comprises Of Two Flower Beds Either Side A Small Roadway Which Leads The Visitors Into A Small Car Parking Area. Hill Rise Can Be Approached From Two Directions – From The Somersham Road Or Huntingdon Road. It Is 6 Hectares (15 Acres) In Area. The Park Offers: 20 Space Car Park Designated Dog Walking Area Small Mature Copse Multi Wheels Activity Area With Teenage Shelter, Basket Ball And Football Goals Play Area Picnic Area Toilet Facilities Close By At The St. Ives Outdoor Centre Large Space For Kite Flying. Big Walkies Use This Walk In The Winter Months! 55 Hill Rise 9.05 miles

Location what3words martini.entrusted.scout

Weather Forecast

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	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Clear
Temp	21.9°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.9°C	22.9°C	23.8°C	25.5°C	28.7°C	26.9°C	26.6°C	23°C	20.6°C
Feels Like	21.9°C	20.9°C	21.1°C	20.9°C	24.6°C	26.1°C	28.4°C	30.9°C	27.7°C	27.5°C	25.3°C	20.6°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Sunny	Clear
Temp	18.5°C	16.6°C	15.1°C	14.6°C	18.2°C	24.9°C	27.4°C	27.3°C	27.4°C	27.7°C	24.1°C	20.3°C
Feels Like	18.5°C	16.6°C	14.7°C	14°C	18°C	26.5°C	30.2°C	29.3°C	28.7°C	28.3°C	24.3°C	20.3°C

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

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast
Temp	17.3°C	15°C	13.3°C	12.1°C	13.8°C	16.3°C	18.9°C	21.5°C	22.6°C	22.1°C	19.9°C	18.5°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	14.2°C	11.9°C	10.3°C	12.8°C	16.1°C	18.8°C	21.5°C	24.1°C	24.4°C	19.9°C	18.5°C

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