The Willow Tree in Bourn is laying on a magical day of spooky fun for Halloween on Wednesday 31 December… Join them for lunch and they’ll entertain the little ones with loads of Halloween fun includes spooky biscuit making, mini magic workshops, and apple games between 12:00-15:00. Some delicious Halloween lunch specials will be available [...]
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Think it’s impossible to combine high quality food with reasonable prices? The Old Elm Tree in Melbourn will make you eat your words (and want to eat everything on their menu) if you pay them a visit, just ten miles from Cambridge and three miles from Royston. The husband and wife team behind its reinvention [...]
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There can’t be many pubs near Cambridge – or indeed further afield – that are situated in such an idyllic location as The Royal Oak in Barrington. The village of Barrington is a place of historic buildings and thatched dwellings, dominated by its enormous green, and at its heart The Royal Oak stands looking out [...]
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The Red Lion at Hinxton is all set for an evening of entertainment with a difference later this month. The historic village pub has some of the most beautiful pub gardens you’ll find anywhere in the country, and you can make the most of them on Sunday 27 May, when they’ll be erecting a big [...]
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The Red Lion at Whittlesford Bridge is a spectacular location for weddings, and for anyone planning their special day, they can discover the facilities – and more besides – at their Wedding Fayre on 27 May. There will be plenty of experts and specialists from the wedding industry on hand to guide and help you [...]
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The Jubilee is just one of the reasons to celebrate at The Red Cow in Chrishall this summer, thanks to a range of events and some tasty new menus. Families are well-catered for, with new child-friendly options such as sausage and mash, an activity pack and even a giant Jenga game outside that is likely [...]
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The Green Man Grantchester Easter Beer festival 6-9th April Over 50 beers and ciders, featuring breweries including Buntingford, Fellows, Milton, Moonshine, Redemption, Blue Monkey, BlackBar, Glebe Farm, Broadoak, Cornish Orchard, Westons: and many more. Discount for CAMRA members. Food served all day. Live jazz all weekend. Hog Roast Saturday and Sunday. For full information see [...]
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The part of Cambridge known – on maps at any rate – as Newtown, is one of the city’s most pleasant neighbourhoods. It’s that small enclave loosely bordered by Hills Road, the Botanic Garden and Lensfield Road, and is home to several university departments and some fine traditional pubs, including The Alma. As well as [...]
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A new year is always a time for new beginnings, and that’s certainly the case at the much-loved village pub-restaurant, The Plough in Coton, as they welcome a new head chef to join the team there. New head chef Edward Barker has a great track record, having spent several years overseeing restaurant openings in the [...]
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If you’re ever scouting around for a proper, traditional village pub that ticks all the boxes in terms of food, drink, value and hospitality, then The Chequers at Pampisford is certainly one to consider. This 16th century pub stands at the heart of its pretty village, which is close to Sawston and an easy drive [...]
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