Cheveley , Cambridgeshire
A RARE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EAST CAMBS
FOOD & DRINK
The Red Lion, a refurbished family-run pub in the heart of the village, is the ideal place to meet friends for a meal or to sample the good selection of wines and beers. Nearby Newmarket is home to an exciting range of independent and High Street restaurants. For a special occasion, try fine dining at Squire's Restaurant at Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa or The Jockey Club Rooms.
SHOPPING & AMENITIES
Cheveley has a well-stocked convenience store and Post Office in the High Street. For your weekly shop, there are several stores within
a 15-minute drive, including Tesco Extra and Waitrose & Partners
in nearby Newmarket. Cheveley Parish Hall hosts quarterly farmers markets and Newmarket has a market every Tuesday and Saturday.
SPORT & LEISURE
Join one of the many clubs and events at the Cheveley Parish Hall – offering fitness classes from yoga to karate, or age-appropriate clubs from Little Angels and Brownies to Evergreens for more senior residents. There are coffee mornings, a book club and regular ‘Music Builds Communities’ clubs. Keep fit with Cheveley Sports Club which offers football, volleyball, tennis, netball, and softball at the local recreation ground, while youngsters can enjoy the playground. In nearby Newmarket, the Leisure Centre offers a swimming pool, a gym, and a fitness studio. Miles of footpaths, such as The Icknield Way, can be explored when you want a breath of fresh air. Try the Links Golf Club, one of several clubs in the area.
DAYS OUT
Make the most of Newmarket's rail links to Cambridge and London to enjoy an endless choice of entertainment or watch the action at the town's famous racecourse. Newmarket's gallops, known as The Heath, are open every day after the horses have been exercised, offering exhilarating walks and panoramic views. Visit the Devil's Dyke Special Area of Conservation and walk the 7-mile ancient landmark. Thetford Forest is a 25-minute drive away, and in an hour you can be at the Suffolk Coast.
EDUCATION
Cheveley CofE Primary School is a 16-minute walk away and was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Older pupils attend Bottisham Village College, a 20-minute drive, which was Outstanding at its last inspection. There are nurseries and pre-schools in neighbouring villages and Little Angels Baby and Toddler group meets in Cheveley. Independent schools within 10 miles include Fairstead House in Newmarket and Barnardiston Hall Preparatory School.