Family things to do in Cambridge with toddlers, children and teenagers
Whether you are resident or a first time visitor, find some ideas here. This site was created by a parent with two children. Fed up of trawling the internet, she thought it would be handy to have the information in one place. After all, being a parent is busy enough!
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South Angle Farm Park
This farm near Ely has Alpacas to Tarantulas, a pedal tractor play track, animal handling, places to lay and a shop and cafe. A nice
Cherry Hinton Chalk Pits
Cherry Hinton Pit is a 12.8 hectare biological Site of Special This is a site of scientific Interest on the south-eastern outskirts of Cambridge. The
Linton Zoo
See exotic animals like tarantulas, giant tortoises, hornbills, toucans, parrots and snow leopard, Sumatran tigers and zebra. Getting there: Bus – 45 minutes. Bus X13 to Linton,
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Science and Wonder
If you have a child who is asking all the 'Why?" questions, why not take them to one of the many fantastic museums to explore to their hearts content.
Adventures
From bat safaris to swinging in the trees, kayaking to being a detective, have a local adventure! There are plenty of places in and outside Cambridge to explore.
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The Guide Book
Paperback and PDF Ebook of Cambridge with Kids: The Pocket Guide is available. It has a 5 star rating on Amazon. Full of photographs and handy maps. It is a source of ideas for things to do whatever the weather, the season or your child’s age. It also has some local walks suitable for kids and buggies. £4.99 paperback from Amazon or £3 as a PDF Ebook.
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Accessible Activities
If you have a child with disabilities, additional needs and would like to find groups and support locally, there are many services on offer. Click on the above link for information on where to go for advice.
Community Centres
There will probably be a local community centre or religious centre near you, that has children's activities. Click on the external link above for Cambridge City Council's list of community centres.
Baby and Toddler Groups
Local baby and toddler groups are a great way to meet other parents with children of similar ages. These groups are often organised in the community, church or as small businesses. Click on this link to find out more.
Specific Groups
There are lots of groups for specific interests or issues, such as a Bilingual toddler group, sports, art, yoga, science or whatever you kids are interested in. Click here for links to some local groups.
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