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View across the parkland towards the Gothic Tower at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
View across the parkland towards the Gothic Tower at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire | © Justin Minns

Countryside and woodland in Cambridgeshire

Escape the city of Cambridge and discover the Cambridgeshire countryside, woods and fenland landscape, and the wildlife that call them home.

Explore the Nature Reserve at Wicken Fen 

Explore the diverse landscape at Wicken Fen, abundant with wildlife, flora and fauna. Discover the ancient Sedge Fen, grazing herds of Konik ponies and the iconic windpump.

The sun rising behind a windmill stood in a green meadow

Explore the parkland at Wimpole 

Explore the acres of parkland at Wimpole, abundant with wildlife, flora and fauna; stroll across the open space, or head across the Chinese bridge to visit the Gothic folly.

A view over Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire, in autumn

Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows 

Explore the riverside setting at Houghton Mill and its surrounding meadows, with tiny villages and pubs to stop off at along the way.

near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

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

Wildlife highlights

Wildlife at Wicken Fen 

Wicken Fen was the first nature reserve to be managed by the National Trust. Today it’s one of Europe's most important wetlands and home to over 9,000 species.

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

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