Welcome to Knapwell

Knapwell is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated approximately 10 miles west of Cambridge and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Knapwell has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age.

One of the most notable features of Knapwell is its beautiful church, St. Peter's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a popular destination for visitors to the village, with its stunning architecture and peaceful surroundings. The church is still in use today and holds regular services for the local community.

Knapwell is also home to a number of small businesses, including a farm shop and a pub. The pub, The Three Horseshoes, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. It serves traditional pub food and has a welcoming atmosphere. The farm shop, Knapwell Wood Farm, sells a range of locally sourced produce, including meat, vegetables, and dairy products. It is a great place to pick up some fresh ingredients for a home-cooked meal.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 7.1°C

Feels Like: 3.4°C

Wind: 14.3 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Elsworth C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Bennett	Broad End Elsworth Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 4JD 01945267272 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
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
Monkfield Park Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Annie Howell	School Lane Cambourne Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 5AX 01954273377 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
Caldecote Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Stanton	Highfields Road Highfields Caldecote Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7NX 01954210263 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
Bar Hill Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Charlotte Linden	Gladeside Bar Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 8DY 1954273305 School Website
Pendragon Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Emily Samuels	Varrier-Jones Drive Papworth Everard Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 3XQ 01480830267 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
Huntingdon Station Approach, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BP 8.48 Miles

St Neots Hawkesden Road, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1QF 8.50 Miles

Cambridge Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW 8.61 Miles

Cambridge North Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE 8.88 Miles

Shepreth Station Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PZ 9.57 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
K Cars 01954 718780 6 Garstones, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 5HZ 1.69 Miles
Abacus Airport Cars 01223 292949 Carisbrooke Court/Buckingway Business Pk/Anderson Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4UQ 2.70 Miles
Papworth Carriage Company 01480 831955 17 Hamden Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3UG 2.90 Miles
Cambridgeshire Country Cars 01954 888001 49 Ellison Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XH 2.98 Miles
Hardwick Taxi Service 01954 212079 7 Worcester Avenue, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7XG 3.00 Miles
Airport Cars 01954 782822 18 Watermead, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8TJ 3.07 Miles
Firstabbey Executive Cars 07788 561500 9 Hut Field Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 3GS 3.35 Miles
P H Cars 01954 782089 Huntingdon Rd, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8HD 4.03 Miles
Iff Cars Private Hire 01480 465910 River View, St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5ET 5.05 Miles
Village Cars 01954 232715 6 Denny Close, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5LZ 5.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Knapwell No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Smith Street 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
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sterling Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wm Morrisons Cambourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Monkfield Lane 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
Robins Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Outside Co-Op In Lower Cambourne No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfields Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School 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
Little Meadow No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pheasant Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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
Sas - C&P - Mkgp Plus Ltd 01954 780442	Maple Surgery Hanover Close Bar Hill Cambridge CB23 8EH
Maple Surgery Bar Hill Health Centre 01954 780442	Bar Hill Health Centre Hanover Close, Bar Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 8EH
Papworth Surgery 01480 830888	The Surgery Chequers Lane Papworth Everard Cambridgeshire CB23 3QQ

Local Stores

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

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SPAR St Ives
SPAR
1 Kings Hedges
Near St Ives
Huntingdon
PE27 3XS
01480 463384
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Cromwell Veterinary Group
4 High Street Great Cambourne Cambridgeshire CB23 6BJ 01954 715161 enquiries@cromwellvets.co.uk Website 1.95 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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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

Ash Croft Veterinary Practice Llp
169 St. Neots Road Hardwick Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB23 7QJ 01954 210250 Website 3.06 miles
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Animals Treated
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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 Village Vet Longstanton
34 High Street Longstanton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 3BS 01954 780027 practice.longstanton@villagevet.co.uk Website 4.78 miles
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Medivet St Ives
7 Station Road St Ives Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE27 5BH 01480 463170 st.ives@medivet.co.uk Website 5.54 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 6.24 miles
Amenities Referrals only
Animals Treated
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Cambridge Equine Hospital
University Of Cambridge Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0ES 01223 760 535 cambridgeequine@vet.cam.ac.uk Website 6.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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 4.50 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

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 5.59 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 6.83 miles

Location what3words martini.entrusted.scout

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 7.01 miles

Location what3words smooth.dish.organ

Godmanchester Nature Reserve
Nice Walk For A Hot Day. Lots Of Places For Swimming. A Bit Boring Though. 1 Post St Godmanchester 7.52 miles Postcode For Car Park: Pe29 2Ej

Location what3words nutty.nagging.nation

Grantchester Meadows
Grantchester Meadows Grantchester 7.59 miles Head To Grantchester Village. Park Up. Follow Footpath Signs.

Location what3words flesh.affair.brick

Weather Forecast

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