Welcome to The Thrift

The Thrift is a small village located in the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It is situated near the town of Ely and is known for its picturesque countryside and charming atmosphere. The village is home to a number of historic buildings, including a 14th-century church and several traditional thatched cottages. The Thrift is also surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills and lush green fields stretching out as far as the eye can see.

One of the main attractions of The Thrift is its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. The village is a popular destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy some peace and quiet in the countryside. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the village, admiring the historic buildings and enjoying the fresh air. There are also several walking trails in the surrounding countryside, offering stunning views of the Cambridgeshire landscape.

Despite its small size, The Thrift has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local businesses and amenities. There is a village hall, a post office, and a small convenience store, as well as several pubs and restaurants. The village also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, The Thrift is a charming and welcoming village that offers visitors a taste of traditional English countryside life.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 8.2°C

Feels Like: 4.5°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Kings The Cathedral School Academy Converter Ages:7-18 Head Teacher Mr John Harrison	Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UE 01733751541 School Website
The Beeches Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tim Smith	Beech Avenue Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2EH 01733209877 School Website
Queens Drive Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Skinner	Queen's Drive West Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UU 01733343914 School Website
Lime Academy Abbotsmede Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Kiel Richardson	Kingsley Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 5JS 1733566847 School Website
Thomas Deacon Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Rick Carroll	Queen's Gardens Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UW 01733426060 School Website
Gladstone Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Martin	Gladstone Street Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2BZ 1733343908 School Website
Inspire Education Group Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Janet Meenaghan	Park Crescent Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DZ 1733762161 School Website
Greater Peterborough Utc University Technical College Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr David Bisley	Park Crescent Campus Park Crescent Peterborough PE1 4DZ 1733715950 School Website
The Beeches Independent School Other Independent Special School Ages:9-19 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Sutters	218 Dogsthorpe Road Peterborough PE1 3PB 1733344448 School Website
All Saints C Of E Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholas Brompton	Dogsthorpe Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3PW 01733563688 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Peterborough Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL 0.64 Miles

Whittlesea Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF 5.41 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 11.15 Miles

March Station Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ 14.06 Miles

Spalding Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EA 14.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Peterborough Cab 0844 499 4120 16-17 Saint Mark's Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2TU 0.23 Miles
Cabline Taxis 01733 333399 185 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2PN 0.24 Miles
Peterborough Town Cars 01733 555000 208 Lincoln Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2NQ 0.36 Miles
Town Carz 01733 555000 208 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2NQ 0.36 Miles
Peterborough Taxis 247-365 01733 744497 112 Cromwell Road , Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2EU 0.39 Miles
Privilege Prestige Rent A Car 0800 030 4329 The Aziz Business Foundation Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2HB 0.41 Miles
A1 Cabs 01733 555666 45 Padholme Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5EH 0.45 Miles
Airport Transfers 01733 565656 45 Padholme Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5EH 0.45 Miles
Peterborough Taxis 247 01733 785102 81 Cromwell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2EB 0.49 Miles
King Cabs 01733 563333 A/278 Lincoln Rd, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 2ND 0.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Burghly Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burghly Square Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road-Princes Gate Corner Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Huntley Grove Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road-Church Walk Corner Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:13:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Church Walk-Park Road Weekday Last Collection:18:15 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Eastfield Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cobden Street-Cromwell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dogsthorpe Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Broadway Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:13:15
Boroughby-Russell Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
New Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gladstone Street Post Office Collection Today available until:15:03 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:03 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Westgate Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Park Medical Centre 01733 552801	Park Medical Centre 164 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UF
Thomas Walker Westgate Healthcare 01733 551008	Thomas Walker Surgery Princes Street Peterborough PE1 2QP
Thomas Walker Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	87-91 Princes Street Peterborough PE1 2QP
Thomas Walker Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	87-91 Princes Street Peterborough PE1 2QP
Thomas Walker Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	87-91 Princes Street Peterborough PE1 2QP

Local Stores

Mayors Walk
97-101 Mayors Walk
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 6EY
01733 763320
Store Website
0.84 miles

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HGS - SPAR - Westside
Bourges Boulevard
Peterborough
PE1 2AF
01733 565313
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Broadway Best Friends Veterinary Practice
158 Broadway Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 4DG 01733 562 904 broadway@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 0.11 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
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Pengelly &Amp; Mizen Veterinary Surgeons
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 554953 info@pengellyandmizen.co.uk Website 0.19 miles
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Vets Now Peterborough
89-93 Park Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2TR 01733 512192 peterboroughclinic@vets-now.com Website 0.19 miles

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Companion Care (Peterborough) Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Bourges Boulevard Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1NG 01733 865 924 peterborough@companioncare.co.uk Website 0.82 miles
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Peterborough Vets4pets Ltd
231-233 St Pauls Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3RL 01733 890 777 cees.bennett@vets4pets.com Website 1.02 miles
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Medivet Peterborough Welland Road
150 Welland Road Dogsthorpe Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 3SX 01733 310584/552932 Peterborough.wr@medivet.co.uk Website 1.34 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Boardwalks And Thorpe Meadows
13 Thorpe Meadows Peterborough Lancashire PE3 6GA 1.31 miles Follow Signs To The City Centre. Off A Main Roundabout, Towards The Boathouse Pub And The Rowing Lake

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Back River Stanground Peterborough
Lovely Long Walk Along The River Bank. 65 Whittlesey Rd Peterborough Lancashire PE2 8RN 2.31 miles

Location what3words pizza.book.hill

Ferry Meadows Country Park
Woodlands Ham Ln Peterborough Lancashire PE2 5UU 3.09 miles Located Close To The Orton Longueville Caravan Club And Nene Valley Railway

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Crown Lakes
An Open Area With Multiple Routes. A Map At One Enterance But It More Of A Wonder And See Where You End Up. All Off Lead And A Lovely Lake For Dogs To Have A Swim. Children Often Also Swim Here In Summer As The Water Is Very Clear. 65 Broadway Farcet Peterborough Lancashire PE7 3AY 3.52 miles This Walk Is In Farcet And The Turn Is Signposted. It Is At The End Of A Street Near A Football Pitch And Outdoor Fitness Equipment.

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Yarwell Mill And Nene Valley
Yarwell Mill Country Park Mill Road 7.58 miles I Used The Car Park At Yarwell Mill Country Park. But Look Up The Nene Valley Website Or Instagram For A Map Of The Area. You Can Join The Walk At Wansford, Yarwell, Nassington Or Other Villages

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Barnack Hills And Holes
Barnack Hills And Holes Is Fun To Explore. It's A 50 Acre Site That Was A Medieval Quarry. Small But Lots Of Trails And Routes To Weave Around. Also Some Public Footpaths Close To The Site For An Extended Walk. It's Not That Steep But It's Not Wheelchair Friendly. An Average Fitness Level Would Be Needed Perhaps. Paths Are Thin Chalky Tracks Only, And You Can't Walk Side By Side. But Don't Let That Put You Off. Dogs Can Be Off Leads And Love Bombing Up And Down The Teletubby Like Landscape. There Is A Section For Sheep But Its Well Sign Posted. The Site Is A Sssi, With Flowers, Trees And Nature. It's A Popular Local Walk. Easy To Find, Small Free Car Park And On Road Parking Nearby. Barnack Hills And Holes National Nature Reserve Barnack 7.95 miles Easily Located Online And In The Centre Of The Village.

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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	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°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

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

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