Shepreth
Built-up area in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.112, 0.032 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TL 39 47 |
| Population: | 594 |
| Dialling code: | 01763 (Royston) |
Shepreth is a small village and civil parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England, lying roughly eight miles south of Cambridge and close to Royston. It sits in an agricultural landscape beside the River Rhee and is served by a local railway station with regular trains into Cambridge and on to London, making it popular with commuters.
Despite its modest size, Shepreth has a lively local character: it is home to Shepreth Wildlife Park and small nature reserves, a medieval parish church and signs of a long farming history (the village name reflects its sheep‑rearing past). The village combines rural economy and small businesses with a close-knit community feel and easy access to the cultural and academic amenities of nearby Cambridge.
Postcode districts covering Shepreth
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Bedford 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Harlow 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Stevenage 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 23.3 miles37.5 km
- Bishop's Stortford 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Hitchin 17 miles27.4 km
- Haverhill 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Hertford 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Huntingdon 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Newmarket 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Ampthill 23.3 miles37.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Barrington Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Foxton Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Meldreth Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Melbourn Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Fowlmere Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Orwell Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Thriplow Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Harston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Newton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Haslingfield Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Harlton Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Whaddon Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Shepreth
SG8 6QJ, SG8 6QS, SG8 6QB, SG8 6QN, SG8 6QL, SG8 6PW, SG8 6PL, SG8 6QA, SG8 6RE … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Luton Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Shepreth Railway Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Foxton Railway Station 1.2 miles1.9 km
Hotels near Shepreth Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 2 miles3.2 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 8.7 miles14 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Selwyn College 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton 4 8.3 miles13.3 km
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 4 miles6.5 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 6.9 miles11.1 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 7.1 miles11.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 7.5 miles12 km
- Trinity College College 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 10.7 miles17.2 km