In and around Cambridgeshire

The alliums in bloom in the Walled Garden at Wimpole — Enjoy a wander around the Walled Garden at Wimpole

Discover grand houses, a distinctive fenland landscape, lush farmland and a myriad of waterways.

Places to visit

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Peckover House with tulips in the foreground — Enjoy the tulips in flower

Places to visit in Cambridgeshire

Not far from the centre of Cambridge, wander around Anglesey Abbey and it's garden for all seasons or escape to Wicken Fen in search of wildlife. A little further afield enjoy exploring Wimpole Estate, including Home Farm where you'll meet some new arrivals.

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Painting Workshops at Houghton Mill - 7 & 8 June 2017

Houghton Mill has inspired artists for generations. Learn how to improve your painting technique with the help of renowned artist, Robert Harris.

The return of the cuckoo to Wicken

The distinctive call of the cuckoo is said to announce the arrival of spring and Wicken Fen is one of the last strongholds for cuckoos in the country.

Conservation Assistant cleaning a coat of arms in the Dining Room

Conservation in Action at Anglesey Abbey

Discover the hard work that goes into conserving the 10,000 items in Lord Fairhaven's collection, by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Join us for demonstrations during May. Why not come and lend us a hand?

Wimpole Estate Cambridgeshire

Wimpole History Festival 2017

Wimpole History Festival near Cambridge - a weekend of history and heritage for the whole family

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Family getting close up to a cow at Wimpole Home Farm — Who will you meet on your next visit?

May half-term in Cambridgeshire

It doesn't matter what time of the year you visit Wimpole Home Farm, there's always a new arrival to meet. Climb to the top of the treehouse at Anglesey Abbey or go on a bug hunt at Wicken Fen. We've plenty of ideas for family days out this May half-term.

Half-term in Cambridgeshire

Some of our favourite walks

Two people watching and taking a photo of the sunset at Wicken Fen — Watching the sunset at Wicken Fen

Walking in Cambridgeshire

Walk up to the Gothic Folly at Wimpole for some great views across the lake and back towards the Hall. Whilst a walk between Wicken Fen and Anglesey Abbey, will enable you to discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens and enjoy nature's spectacles with the changing of the seasons.

Our Cambridgeshire walks

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Great crested grebe with young on its back — Great crested grebe with young

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve Cambridgeshire

Wicken Fen Vision

The Wicken Fen Vision is an ambitious project to create a landscape scale nature reserve creating new habitats for wildlife and humans.

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Wimpole's Gothic Folly wins EU prize

We're pleased to announce that the recently restored 18th century Gothic Tower at Wimpole is among the winners of a European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage.

Extensive grazing at Wicken Fen

Herds of free roaming Konik ponies and Highland cattle are creating new habits for wildlife at Wicken Fen. Find out more about how our team are caring for this nature reserve.

Close-up picture of workmen installing solar panels on Visitor Centre roof — Installing solar panels on the Visitor Centre roof

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill Cambridgeshire

A cuppa from the sun at Anglesey Abbey

Next time you enjoy a cuppa at Anglesey Abbey it will be made using energy harvested from our new solar panels. In fact we hope to generate enough electricity to make 1.7 million cups of tea!

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Build it and they will come

With vast skies above flowering meadows, sedge and reedbeds, Wicken Fen is a window onto a lost landscape and home to thousands of species. Thanks to your support, together our ambitious landscape-scale conservation project is opening up new areas for both you and wildlife to enjoy.

Our vision for Wicken Fen

Places to stay

Places to stay

Want to stay a little longer? Wainman House in Wisbech has been restored and is now an elegant Georgian townhouse that sleeps 11 and makes the perfect base for large groups.

Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire

Nestling on the banks of the River Great Ouse and with fantastic views of the historic working mill, our campsite offers a great place to park your caravan, motorhome, pitch your tent, or enjoy a stay in our brand new camping pods. The campsite is open March - October.

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