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A family at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Family at Wicken Fen Nature Reserve | © National Trust Images/Oskar Proctor

Family-friendly places in Cambridgeshire

If you're looking for something fun to do with the family, why not enjoy a day out with the kids at one of these places around Cambridgeshire?

Places to visit with the family

Keep your little explorers busy on a family day out at one of these places in Cambridgeshire.

Visitors at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire with windmill behind them.
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Wicken Fen 

If outdoor activities and learning about nature sound like a good day out for your family, Wicken Fen is the right place for you. Discover everything you need to plan your family day out, from events and activities for kids to hiring bikes.

Visitors walking in the garden in spring at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
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Wimpole Estate 

From events and activities to getting close to animals, here's what you need to know about a family day out at Wimpole.

Family on a walk in front of the house at Anglesey Abbey, wearing coats and backs to the camera. The sun is shining.
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Anglesey Abbey 

Plan your next family adventure at Anglesey Abbey.

Visitors exploring an exhibit inside Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire.
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Houghton Mill 

Houghton Mill is now closed for the winter. Look out for Meet the Millers tours returning in the spring. The cafe is open and you can explore the scenic Waterclose Meadows.

Plan your Easter adventures now

Easter is just a few weeks away and we've got plenty of Easter adventures across Cambridgeshire. Find a trail near you, or try them all, each one is different, and pick up your prize.

A family studying the activity sheet and map on an Easter Trail.

Wimpole Estate 

23 March - 14 April. Set against the backdrop of Wimpole Hall, explore the driveway up to the house and try some nature-themed activities, including hop like a bunny, build a home for nature and wibble wobble like a lamb.

Easter egg with daffodils in the background

Anglesey Abbey 

29 March - 14 April With welly-wanging, a GIANT bird box, duck duck goose, cloud viewer, pictionary, poetry wall, egg and spoon race and chick & egg dress up, this one’s not just for kids!

A child sits on the ground completing an Easter activity trail at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Wicken Fen 

23 March - 14 April Explore the Boardwalk with games and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including pebble poetry, lift the flap questions about peat, i-spy spinner and spot the 10 wooden animals.

Two Easter eggs amongst the flowers at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire

Houghton Mill 

29 March - 1 April Follow the Easter trail inside and outside the mill with nature and mill-inspired activities and games.

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Girl in pink jacket standing under blossoming tree in orchard look up at the branches
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in spring 

Spring is the perfect time to get started on our list of ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’. Here are some of the best activities to try, from stargazing to snail racing.

Play areas in Cambridgeshire

There’s nothing quite like playing outdoors. Swooshing down slides, clambering over logs and letting your imagination run wild. It’s no wonder that play areas are an essential part of many family days out. Here are some top places to play in Cambridgeshire.

Family on a walk in front of the house at Anglesey Abbey, wearing coats and backs to the camera. The sun is shining.
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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey 

There's an adventure waiting for you in the Woodland Play Area. Nestled away at the end of the woodland path there's something for everyone, from swings to birdwatching and den building. A natural woodland offers the space to have a nature-filled adventure with all the family. Head down and let your imagination run wild.

Visitors walking in the garden in spring at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
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Family-friendly things to do at Wimpole 

A space for younger visitors to explore and play in a new, safe and stimulating way, all nestled within the picturesque surroundings of the estate’s Home Farm. Designed and crafted with an emphasis on fun and sustainability, the new play area features large climbing frames, an adventure trail, and accessible swings made of natural materials, surrounded by hardwood chip safety surfacing.

The South Front of Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Discover more in Cambridgeshire

Fenland landscapes, grand houses, lush farmland and a myriad of waterways can all be found in Cambridgeshire.