Built-up area in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.242, 0.022 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 38 62 |
| Population: | 643 |
| Dialling code: | 01954 (Madingley) |
Dry Drayton is a small village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, lying roughly seven miles north‑west of Cambridge. The "Dry" in its name distinguishes it from nearby Fen Drayton and hints at its situation on slightly higher, drier ground rather than the surrounding fens; the village retains a historic core with a medieval parish church and traditional lanes and greens that speak to its long rural past.
Today the settlement combines working farms and a commuter population who travel into Cambridge, while local life centres on a village hall, sports clubs (including cricket) and occasional community events. Small businesses and agricultural activity keep a distinctly rural character, making it a quiet, community‑minded village with easy access to the city’s amenities.