the Hoops, that closed in the early 20th century. In 1865 the village had 11 inns and pubs, including the Black Horse, the Star, the White Lion, the Anchor, the Carriers Arms and the Red Cow. The Rose Inn and the Coach and Horses opened in around 1850. The oldest of the two present public houses is the Dolphin, which dates from 1818. The other is the Black Horse. References External links Melbourn Village website Melbourn website Melbourn Village College Melbourn Baptist Church Melbourn Science Park Villages in Cambridgeshire Civil parishes in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire District