There are a number of villages and towns in Cambridgeshire that have some unusual names or ones that aren’t pronounced like you may think. A pretty village in Cambridgeshire has a lot to offer - and its name often trips up those who are unfamiliar with it.

One of these is Thriplow. Located eight miles south of Cambridge, despite having a “th” in its name, this is silent. Instead, it is pronounced as “trip-low”.

Despite having a difficult name to pronounce, the village is full of pretty houses, a community pub and is considered a prime commuter location. It has also previously been named as one of the best places to live in Cambridgeshire.

Thriplow is eight miles away from Cambridge (Image: Cambridge News)

The village is home to around 350 permanent residents, however Thriplow hosts

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