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Cambridgeshire

Discover distinctive fenland landscapes, grand houses, lush farmland and a myriad of waterways, cycle paths and wildlife. There's plenty of choice in Cambridgeshire, if you live in or are visiting East Anglia.

Places to visit

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Top places to visit in Cambridgeshire

Wimpole Estate 

Today Wimpole is still a working estate, guided by the seasons, with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and Home Farm to explore.

Royston, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
Wimpole Hall, a Georgian mansion in Cambridgeshire, is shown in autumn sunlight

Anglesey Abbey 

A passion for tradition and impressing guests, inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape into the masterpiece you see today.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Partially open today
A front-on view of the house at Anglesey Abbey in the autumn

Wicken Fen 

The National Trust's oldest nature reserve, England's most famous fen and one of Europe’s most important wetlands supporting over 9000 species

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Fully open today
The sun rising behind a windmill stood in a green meadow

Houghton Mill 

Book onto a tour to follow the amazing survival story of this 18th century watermill, which still continues the tradition of milling onsite.

near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Partially open today
Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire, on a sunny day in autumn

Peckover House and Garden 

Peckover is a hidden oasis in the heart of Wisbech. Book a tour to step inside the Georgian townhouse or wander around the two acre Walled Garden.

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Partially open today
View of the house from the south brink at Peckover House, Cambridgeshire

What's on

Events coming up in Cambridgeshire 

Find out about upcoming events at National Trust places in Cambridgeshire.

The South Front of Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Get active outdoors

Walks in Cambridgeshire 

From peaceful strolls through the Victorian garden at Peckover House to wetland wanders at Wicken Fen, these are some of the best walks in Cambridgeshire.

A woman and two children, dressed in warm coats and bobble hats, walking through fallen leaves with autumn trees and a garden statue in the background

Get involved

Supporter groups in Cambridgeshire 

The Cambridge National Trust Volunteers group come together to help support their local properties. Find out more about what they do and how to join.

Garden volunteers helping to weed the Walled Garden at Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

Places to stay

The exterior of Coach House Loft and Peckover Stable Lodge, Cambridgeshire

Coach House Loft 

An 18th-century coach house in a lovely market town, with a key to Peckover's Garden.

Cambridgeshire

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 0
The front of Wainman House in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Wainman House 

A tall Georgian house in the small town of Wisbech, with a key for Peckover's walled garden.

Cambridgeshire

12 guests
Dogs welcome: 0

Places to visit in Cambridgeshire without a car

Sustainable travel in Cambridgeshire 

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Cambridgeshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

Burwell Lode footbridge at sunset with bikes and visitors in shot, at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire

Upcoming events

The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail 

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Join us for one of nature's greatest transformations as you become the world's most famous caterpillar from Eric Carle's best-selling book The Very Hungry Caterpillar™.

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2 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 30 other dates or times

Glasshouse Chilli Tours 

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Spice up your visit to Wimpole Estate and join us for a chilli tour in the Glasshouse.

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2 Oct to 9 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 11:30+ 1 other date or time

Halloween in the House 

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Enter Wimpole Hall if you dare this Halloween!

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2 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 15:30+ 30 other dates or times

parkrun 

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

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3 Oct to 26 Dec 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 12 other dates or times

Stranger Folk 

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Forget plastic fangs and horror films - this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic. British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of Wimpole Estate.

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3 Oct to 31 Oct 2026
at 09:30 to 16:00+ 28 other dates or times

Stranger Folk 

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Forget pumpkins and plastic fangs—this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic and uncanny encounters! Stranger Folk is an adventure game where British folklore seeps into the real world, taking you into a landscape of mysterious creatures.

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3 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 29 other dates or times

Three Cheers for Pooh! Story trail 

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Find classic Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the garden this autumn in a family-friendly trail celebrating Pooh's 100th anniversary.

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3 Oct 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
at 09:30 to 17:00+ 90 other dates or times

Saturday Parkland Walk 

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Join our volunteer guides for a Saturday walk and discover some of the parkland’s most scenic highlights.

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3 Oct to 10 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 1 other date or time
Visitors in the garden at Buckland Abbey, Devon

Where will you visit next?

Discover gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.