Cambridgeshire

See the gardens bloom with spring colour, including daffodils, tulips and fritillaries, as well as drifts of bright blossom. Join us for an Easter adventure in nature, explore the wildlife discovery area or head inside the house to explore our collection and recent archaeological finds.

Spring at Wimpole brings new growth and life as the days grow warmer, colourful daffodil bulbs pop up around the estate and new-born lambs gambol about the parkland. Explore the first floor of the Hall for the first time since 2019 and head down to Home Farm to meet some new arrivals from 23 April to 8 May.

Enjoy the big spring skies at Wicken Fen and look out for the first flowers, butterflies and returning migrant birds. Explore the wider landscape, on foot or bike, where grazing herds roam the wet grassland, playing their part in shaping the habitat. Follow a family trail, take a boat trip and see what fenland life in the past was like at Fen Cottage.

Spring at Houghton Mill sees the historic watermill re-open for guided tours. Book your place on a tour to discover the exciting and varied history of the mill and find out how flour was milled in the 18th Century. Outdoors, you can enjoy a walk in the Ouse valley landscape and afterwards refuel at our tearoom.

Take a look at what's on offer to help plan your day out in Cambridgeshire. There's new experiences to look out for at Anglesey Abbey's Hoe Fen, family trails, cycle hire and boat trips to look forward to at Wicken Fen and spring is a busy time on the farm at Wimpole Estate. Why not bring your little ones to meet our latest arrivals?

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.

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.