Cambridgeshire

Surround yourself with autumn colour as the green hues turn to rich shades of reds and oranges, as you stroll around the gardens at Anglesey Abbey. Discover iconic autumn views dramatic tree-lined avenues, stunning displays of seasonal colour and carpets of delicate cyclamen.

When autumn's in full swing, the trees put on quite the spectacular show of autumn colour at Wimpole and there's still plenty of interest in the gardens. It's also been a bumper year for our apple harvest, why not buy a bottle of pressed apple juice to take home with you?

Enjoy a glimpse of golden sunlight through the changing reeds, see late flying dragonflies skim across the water and look out for migrant birds returning to Wicken Fen. Whether you take a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk or hire a bike to explore the wider reserve, there’s plenty to enjoy on an autumn day out to the Cambridgeshire fens.

Enjoy the many routes along the river and through meadows from Houghton Mill to St. Ives, Huntingdon and Godmanchester. For those wanting to stay a little longer, our riverside campsite has some late availability and welcomes tents and caravans, or you could book a stay in one of our luxury pods.

Do you enjoy wandering around gardens, seeking inspiration for your own or perhaps they're a place to escape to if you lack your own green space? Find out what's in bloom, as well as some fascinating facts, myths and meanings behind the flowers we grow and what to look out for at this time of year.

From the sound of bellowing deer as rutting season gets underway to the arrival of pink-footed geese overhead, autumn’s a great time of year to go wildlife spotting. As our conservation work of their habitats continues and the season advances, you’ll see vibrant colours interspersed with the signs of nature all around you.

Take a walk through an incredible landscape of orange and gold this autumn. With crunchy leaves underfoot and the natural world changing by the day, here are some of our favourite spots to witness this natural spectacle near you. You're never too old to enjoy kicking your way through the autumn leaves.

There are lots of places on the doorstep of Cambridge just waiting to be explored this autumn. Bring the family for some wildlife spotting at Wicken Fen, walk to the Gothic folly and imagine you're in a fairytale at Wimpole or play hide and seek in the gardens at Anglesey Abbey, where we'll be going mad for mini-beasts this October half-term.

Enjoy a walk through the relatively flat landscape of Cambridgeshire, where the big skies give a feeling of wide open space. Whether you're looking to escape the city of Cambridge or want to explore the countryside surrounding Ely, come and discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens and the wildlife that call them home.

2020 is the 125th anniversary of the National Trust and as we celebrate this special birthday year, we’re also taking the opportunity to look back at where it all began. Here are some of the key moments in our history of caring for special places, in East Anglia.

We care for one of the world's largest and most significant collections of art and heritage objects, but did you know that you can explore many of them online from the comfort of your home?

Each week we're sharing one of our popular recipes with you. This week why not enjoy our apple and blackberry crumble? It tastes even better when you've picked the fruit yourself.

Highland cattle and Konik ponies are helping to create new habitats for rare wetland plants and wildlife at Wicken Fen. We need your help to look after this grazing herd, that will in turn ensure these rare species thrive.

For centuries they have tirelessly worked the land, but Shire horses are a breed under threat. At Wimpole Home Farm in Cambridgeshire we need your help to look after these magnificent beasts and secure their future.