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.

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Visitors walking in the grounds in autumn at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

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Wimpole Estate

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

A guide shows visitors a painting of Lord Fairhaven, Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

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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.

Sunrise with a cloudy sky behind the wind pump, a conical wooden building with four wooden sails, at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire. In the foreground are reeds and trees

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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

A view of Houghton Mill across the river in winter, Cambridgeshire

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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.

View of the gardens and rear of Peckover house on a frosty day.

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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.

Man holding baby looking at Christmas tree in the Library at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Christmas in Cambridgeshire

Paintings on display in the Upper Gallery at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Houses and Buildings

Silver birch trees in The Winter Walk at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire.

Gardens

Konik ponies at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Countryside and woodland

Visitors crossing Norman's Bridge at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Walking

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

Family friendly days out

Visitors in winter enjoying a hot drink outside Ickworth, Suffolk

Places to eat

Visitors cycling at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Outdoor activities

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Winter Lights at Anglesey Abbey

Winter Lights 2023 takes place 17 – 19 November, 24 – 26 November, 1 – 3 December, 8 – 10 December at Anglesey Abbey and is set to be more spectacular than ever before, featuring new art installations, illuminated snowdrops, animal lanterns, projections on the house and mill, and beautiful bespoke artwork.

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Christmas at Wimpole

Be dazzled by the new Illuminations trail, and enjoy choirs singing, decorations galore, and lots of festive food and drink.

The Oak Room at Christmas with decorations and gifts under Christmas tree at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

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Christmas at Anglesey Abbey

Come and experience an enchanting new Christmas at Anglesey Abbey inspired by the Magic of Books. The House will be richly decorated for all to enjoy and this year we have something particularly special planned.

A family on the Winter Woodland Walk at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire

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Christmas at Wicken Fen

There is plenty to see and do at Wicken Fen in the lead up to Christmas 2023. Father and Mother Christmas will be back in Fen Cottage, try out our new festive trail and the Docky Hut Café will be open and offering festive hot drinks and a tasty yuletide treat after your adventures.

An image of a small black and tan dog on a lead next to its owner who is wearing a pair of navy blue wellies with small dogs printed on them

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Visiting Wimpole Estate with your dog

Why not bring your dog for a walk around Wimpole’s parkland? We just ask you take care around livestock. Then rest awhile on the terrace of the Old Rectory Restaurant.

Dog walkers at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire

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Visiting Wicken Fen with your dog

Dogs are welcome on the wider nature reserve at Wicken Fen. Where there are miles of paths to explore around Baker's, Adventurers' and Burwell Fens and beyond.

A dog enjoying a winter walk in the grounds at Trelissick, Cornwall

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Visiting Houghton Mill with your dog

Houghton Mill makes for a great starting point for dog-friendly walks that cross water meadows, the Ouse Valley and onto the market town of St Ives and Hemingfords villages.

A flock of birds flying above a wetland with long reeds and pools of water on a sunny day

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Turning on the tap at Wicken Fen

This month, rangers at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) will turn on taps across the site to allow water to flow from the lodes on higher ground to the lower laying fens, creating standing pools of water and a winter wetland for wildlife, as well as sequestering carbon.

The north front of Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire and the Parterre, with the sun casting shadows

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Wimpole's parterre set to be redesigned

We have appointed an award-winning design team to help us redesign Wimpole's historic parterre, to help us ensure it's sustainable and more resilient to the changing climate.

Damsons members sat around table talking and laughing

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Damsons transforms my life … I don’t feel on my own anymore

Since opening in July 2022, Damsons, a community group for people living with dementia and their loved ones, at Peckover House and Garden, has transformed the lives of its members.

The newly born foal stands close to its mother,

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Permission to foal around: New arrival set to help graze one of Europe’s most important wetlands

The first foal of the year has joined the iconic Konik herd at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, which helps to maintain one of Europe's most important wetlands.

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Wicken Fen Vision

Learn how we’re planning to care for Wicken Fen Nature Reserve with an ambitious vision to create and preserve a diverse landscape for people and for the wildlife that lives here.

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Damsons at Peckover House

As part of the MONUMENT Project, in 2022, work began at Peckover to transform the Reed Barn into a safe place where people living with dementia, their families and loved ones, could share experiences, gain new skills and take a break from caring responsibilities. Find out more.

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Footprints project at Wicken Fen

Discover how we’re connecting the communities near Wicken Fen with nature and heritage as part of the Footprints project, thanks to a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.

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Green Recovery Project at Wimpole

Discover how Wimpole is using the Green Recovery Fund to help create and restore habitats, support solutions to tackle climate change and connect people with nature.

Conservation volunteer looking at the collection at Anglesey Abbey, Cambridgeshire

Volunteering in Cambridgeshire

Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with us in Cambridgeshire.

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

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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.

Coach House Loft

A converted coach house surrounded by parkland, with a key to Peckover's Garden.

Wainman House

A gorgeous Georgian house with stylish interiors and a private terraced garden in the small town of Wisbech.

View of Waterclose Meadow campsite, Houghton Mill

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Waterclose Meadows camping

An idyllic campsite situated in a peaceful location with beautiful views over the Ouse Valley, Waterclose Meadows welcomes caravans, tents, motorhomes and has pods for hire.

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

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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.

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Christmas Illuminations trail

Wimpole Estate, Royston, Cambridgeshire

Wimpole's Christmas lights return for their 3rd year.

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Park Run

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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Father Christmas

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Ho ho ho! Bookings for Christmas at the Fen are now open!

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Volunteer Taster Sessions

Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Have you ever thought about volunteering at Peckover House & Garden? Our garden team and our house & collections team are hosting a series of taster sessions this autumn.