Food and Drink

The Cam Valley offers a rich and varied food and drink scene, with something to suit every taste and occasion.

From welcoming village cafés and independent restaurants to traditional pubs serving hearty, home‑style meals, the area is well catered for whether you’re looking for a quick stop or a leisurely meal. Alongside this, local farm shops and producers showcase the best of the surrounding countryside, offering fresh, seasonal produce and giving visitors a true flavour of the region.

Foxton Village Shop and Post Office

Located on the High Street, the shop stocks a wide range of groceries, fresh produce, household necessities and other everyday items

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Bury Lane Farm Shop, Melbourn

Bury Lane Farm Shop is a popular family-run destination just outside Melbourn, offering far more than a traditional farm shop

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Black Horse, Melbourn

A welcoming village pub in Melbourn offering casual food, drinks, and a friendly setting for locals and visitors alike.

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Fitzbillies Cafe, Harston

A Cambridge legend, renown for its Chelsea Buns

Photograph of the John Barleycorn Pub in Duxford

John Barleycorn, Duxford

A quintessential English pub with a modern rework

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Melbourn Hub

A vibrant community hub in Melbourn combining café, library, and shared spaces, serving as a welcoming focal point for local life.

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Printworks Cafe, Foxton

Cafe just off Station Road in Foxton, excellent cake selection

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Shelford Deli, Great Shelford

Award‑winning village deli offering high‑quality groceries, seasonal ingredients and artisan produce sourced directly from small‑scale producers and suppliers.

Photograph of the Red Lion Inn in Whittlesford

Red Lion, Whittlesford

A quirky 13th century coaching inn

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Cam Valley Rail and Ale Trail

Discover some of the best food and drink destinations in the Cam Valley, all reachable by train. The pubs featured in this trail are located in picturesque villages across South Cambridgeshire and can be combined with countryside walks, heritage attractions, nature reserves and family days out, making them ideal stops on a sustainable day trip by rail.

Cam Valley Rail & Ale Trail