Some ideas for things to do whether you are a visitor or resident in Cambridge
Explore the city, cycle the Genome, See animals and planes, Find nature in the fens, sail on the water
TO NOTE: Due to Covid restrictions most of the museums will need to be booked in advance. Please click the link here to book ahead or check out their individual websites.
Summer Days Out
Summer Day Out – Wildlife and Tea
Day out with the Animals, Tea and crumpets, Imperial War Museum Duxford – suitable for toddlers and children Board the train at Cambridge and travel to
Summer Day Out – Cycling the Genome
Spend the day cycling as a family. If you are a visitor you can hire bikes from several places including the train station. Follow the
Summer Day Out – In the City
Simple Summer Day – Seeing the main attractions and green spaces Jesus Green Lido, Playground or Sports on the Green – There’s no better place than
Wimpole Home Farm, Estate and Gardens
This has rare breed animals and is a nice day out with the kids. See the pigs, goats, Shire horses, Shetland ponies, donkeys, rabbits, geese,
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,
Stansted Mountfitchet Castle
An open air museum experience, where you can travel back in time to see what life was like in Norman times. You can dress up,
Summer Events in Cambridge
Watch dancing from around the world, piano recitals, taste local fresh food or mingle at the Country Show on Parker’s Piece. All of these have
WildTracks Outdoor Activity Park
Sports and outdoor activity facility offering motocross, karting or quad bike tracks and archery. Most suitable for teenagers or older children (over 8 years).
Grafham Water
This is one of the nearest lakes to Cambridge, where you can sail, hire bikes, fish or even have a BBQ. There is also a
High Lodge Thetford Forest Centre
Lovely forest with wild play area and cafe. It has a Den building area and a Sound trail taking you on a musical journey through
Wicken Fen Nature Reserve
Britain’s oldest nature reserve. A unique fragment of the wilderness that once covered East Anglia. The Fen is a haven for birds, plants, insects and
