Houghton Activities at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

What to expect from your visit to Houghton Mill
The watermill is open for pre-booked guided tours on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Join us on Sundays for a new self-led Meet the Miller experience. The car park is open daily between 8.30am-4pm and the tea-room is open Wednesday-Sunday between 10am-4pm. Find out how to make the most of your visit.

Family-friendly things to do at Houghton Mill
Explore the historic watermill, cycle off on a scenic bike ride, take a boat trip along the river or enjoy a relaxing picnic, Houghton Mill has lots of family-friendly activities to keep all ages happy.

Houghton Mill - Houghton Meadows walk, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Follow this circular walk across the water meadows and over the Ouse valley landscape as you discover the history of the local area.
- Easy
- 1 hour 15 mins
- 1.75 miles (2.8km)

Huntingdon and Godmanchester walk, Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire
Head off through a watery landscape in search of lost mills on this eight mile walk through the delightful landscape of the Ouse valley.
- Easy
- 3 hours
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)

Winter at Houghton Mill
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows campsite are now closed for the winter, but the river and woods are still wonderful to explore out of season. You can warm up in the tea room with a hot drink and a delicious treat.

Autumn at Houghton Mill
Houghton Mill is the perfect base for walks along the river, cycling through villages and exploring the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside this Autumn.

St Ives and The Hemingfords walk, Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire
On this walk through the delightful Ouse valley landscape, discover the history of the charming market town of St Ives, returning through the unspoilt villages of The Hemingfords.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Summer at Houghton Mill
Houghton Mill is a perfect spot for picnics, walking, cycling and canoeing in the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside this summer. You can explore rivers, meadows, picturesque villages and finish off at our tea room for an ice cream, hot drink or delicious cream tea.

Houghton Mill - Trout Stream Loop
Enjoy a delightful paddle from Houghton Mill down the Houghton Trout Stream to Hemingford Lock and then return on the River Great Ouse.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)

Canoeing from Houghton Mill to St Ives
Enjoy a couple of hours delightful canoeing through picturesque meadows from Houghton Mill to the historic town of St Ives (and back again).
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 5.5 miles (8.85km)