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A Day Out in Great Shelford

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Plan your day in Great Shelford

Great Shelford combines riverside walks, cultural attractions, welcoming places to eat and drink, and easy rail access. Home to the popular Shelford Festival each July, the village offers a lively mix of arts, community life and outdoor exploration. Whether you're looking for creative inspiration, a scenic walk or a relaxing day out, Great Shelford makes the perfect destination.

Image of the gate to Jenny's path in Shelford. The background is blurred but a walker can be seen.

Walk

Explore Great Shelford on foot, following peaceful riverside paths and passing the historic watermill that inspired scenes in Tom's Midnight Garden.

A Walk Around Great Shelford
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Discover

Stapleford Granary is a vibrant cultural venue hosting music, theatre, exhibitions and events throughout the year in the heart of the Cam Valley.

Stapleford Granary
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Eat and Drink

After your walk, enjoy Great Shelford's thriving food and drink scene, with cosy cafés, traditional pubs and an independent deli all within easy reach.

Eat and Drink
A photograph of the station master's house in Shelford, now the Zara Indian Restaurant

Did you know?

Sir Peter Hall, founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company, spent part of his childhood living at Shelford Station while his father worked as the stationmaster.

Wikipedia

More things to do at Shelford

Photograph of the blue plaque to DNA. The inscription reads "Here at the Eagle, near the old Cavendish Laboratory Francis Crick and James Watson first celebrated the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA."

DNA Discovery Day Out (Itinerary)
Image of the Deli in Shelford. Bike racks appear in the foreground.

Shelford Deli, Great Shelford
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St Mary the Virgin Church Shelford
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Stapleford Granary
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Shelford Recreation Ground
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Cambridge Open Studios
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The Three Horseshoes, Stapleford
Photograph of the Square and Compasses pub in Great Shelford

The Square and Compasses, Shelford
Photograph of the Rose pub in Stapleford

The Rose, Stapleford
Photograph of the Plough pub in Shelford

The Plough, Shelford
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Shelford Festival and Feast
Image of the gate to Jenny's path in Shelford. The background is blurred but a walker can be seen.

A Walk Around Great Shelford

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