Shepreth
Parish in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.109, 0.037 |
|---|---|
| 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, set in a pleasant rural stretch of the River Rhee between Cambridge and Royston. The settlement retains a compact village feel with surrounding arable fields and meadows, and it is served by a local railway stop that gives straightforward commuter access to the city.
Historically agricultural, the parish has medieval roots visible in its parish church and older buildings, but today combines village life with small businesses and a number of visitors drawn to the well-known Shepreth Wildlife Park and nearby nature reserves. Community amenities such as a pub and village shop help keep a lively local social scene while also welcoming walkers, birdwatchers and families from the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Shepreth
Most populated places nearby
- Cambridge 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Bedford 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Harlow 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Stevenage 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Welwyn Garden City 23.2 miles37.4 km
- Bishop's Stortford 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Hitchin 17.1 miles27.4 km
- Hoddesdon 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Haverhill 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Hertford 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Huntingdon 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Newmarket 18.4 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Shepreth Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Foxton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Barrington Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Meldreth Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Fowlmere Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Melbourn Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Thriplow Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Orwell Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Newton Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Harston Built-up area 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Haslingfield Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Whaddon Parish 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Shepreth
SG8 6PT, SG8 6GP, SG8 6QD, SG8 6QT, SG8 6PR, SG8 6RF, SG8 6UP, SG8 6QN, SG8 6PL … See all
Transport links
- Stansted Airport 17.6 miles28.4 km
- Luton Airport 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Shepreth Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Foxton Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
Hotels near Shepreth Ad
- Sheene Mill 3 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Clayton Hotel Cambridge 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Cambridge West Cambourne 3 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Hinxton Hall Hotel and Conference Centre 6.5 miles10.5 km
- University Arms, Autograph Collection 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Graduate by Hilton Cambridge 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Selwyn College 7 miles11.2 km
- The Lodge Duxford 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Coach House Hotel 3 3 miles4.9 km
- Ibis Cambridge Central Station 3 7.3 miles11.7 km
Local points of interest
- Wimpole Estate Estate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Cambridge University Botanic Garden Gardens 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Hayley Wood Forest 7 miles11.3 km
- The Fitzwilliam Museum Museum 7.2 miles11.5 km
- University of Cambridge University 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Grand Arcade Shopping centre 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Trinity College College 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Abbey Stadium Stadium 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Bridge Road Stadium 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Audley End House and Gardens Museum 9.9 miles16 km
- Saffron Walden Museum Museum 10.4 miles16.8 km