Cambridgeshire is a historic and picturesque county in England known for its university city, fenland landscapes, and cultural heritage with good transport links and diverse outdoor and cultural attractions.
8 Oct–30 Nov (another 52 days)
An exhibition of photographs by Lachlan French and Clive Downes reveals Audley End’s usually closed second-floor rooms, once used as guest bedrooms and servants’ quarters. The images explore the rooms’ faded interiors and traces of life in the house.
Audley End House is a grand early 17th-century Jacobean English country house near Saffron Walden, Essex, set within Capability Brown-designed parkland with historic gardens. It served as a royal residence and was used by the Special Operations Executive during WWII. Visitors can explore the extensive interiors, grounds and gardens, which have been featured in film and television.
11 Oct, 18 Oct…
A Sunday morning walk around Wimpole Estate featuring an educational talk about the estate’s history, landscape and people.
Wimpole Hall is a historic country estate near Cambridge featuring a grand 17th-century hall with significant architectural and garden designs, a large working farm with rare animal breeds, extensive landscaped grounds, and a range of family-friendly activities and events.
7 Oct–1 Nov, 16 Nov–23 Dec…
An exhibition celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh, featuring extracts from A.A. Milne’s stories and E.H. Shepard’s illustrations, and exploring the creation of Pooh, his friends and the Hundred Acre Wood.
Anglesey Abbey offers extensive 35 acres of formal gardens and wildflower meadows with seasonal highlights including spring bulbs, roses, and a winter garden. The venue features outdoor attractions for nature lovers and families, including a children's play area and refreshments available on site.
14 Oct, 21–22 Oct
Volunteers perform stories about the people and events that shaped Audley End. The performance accompanies an exhibition of paintings about three generations of the family connected with the house.
11 Oct, 18 Oct…
A free weekly 2k junior parkrun for children aged 4 to 14, offering a friendly opportunity to run, enjoy the estate and take part in sport.
13 Oct, 3 Nov…
A pre-school session for children aged 2–5 at Wimpole’s Home Farm, with craft activities, painting, messy play and opportunities to learn about farm animals. Sessions also include stories, songs and activities to support social, communication and fine motor skills.
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
Participants learn to weave a willow flower in a three-hour workshop led by local willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes. The session takes place in the Old Rectory Restaurant's Marshall Room.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Halloween visitors can explore Wimpole Hall’s spooky displays, including cobwebs, a frightful feast, a pumpkin patch and decorations in the basement. On 27 and 29 October, children aged 4–8 can also attend spooky story readings.
Wimpole Home Farm is an 18th-century model farm on the Wimpole Estate featuring rare breeds of farm animals, historic listed buildings including a Grade II* barn, and a display of traditional farm implements. It offers an outdoor farm park experience managed by the National Trust.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Stranger Folk is an app-based adventure game exploring British folklore at Fen Cottage and Wicken Fen. Follow the Crone’s directions and investigate places where mysterious creatures are said to be crossing into the real world.
16 Oct, 13 Nov
Mucky Pups is an outdoor session for children aged 2–5 and an accompanying adult, featuring seasonal activities, crafts and stories at Wicken Fen.
8 Oct, 13 Oct…
A talk with Anglesey Abbey house guides explores how the site changed from a medieval religious site into a country house and how Lord Fairhaven reshaped it through architecture, art, gardens and collecting. It includes stories about items in the collection, including paintings by Claude Lorrain and Canova’s Amorino.
7–23 Oct, 26 Oct–23 Dec…
A family story trail through the gardens featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and characters from A.A. Milne’s stories, including Pooh and Tigger.
Wicken Fen is a historic biological nature reserve in Cambridgeshire featuring fenland habitats, rare species, bird hides, walking trails, and a visitor centre, managed by the National Trust and open year-round to the public.
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A weekly community 5k at Wimpole Estate where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The event takes place on Saturday mornings and has no time limit.
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
Stranger Folk is a Halloween folklore adventure at Wimpole Estate. Visitors use a downloadable app, guided by the Crone, to find places where folklore creatures are crossing into the real world.
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Follow a garden trail inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, spotting fruits and snacks and taking part in games and activities while learning about the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Participants follow willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes's guidance to weave a willow hare in a full-day workshop. The session takes place in the Marshall Room at the Old Rectory Restaurant.
Longstowe Hall features magnificent Edwardian gardens with seasonal flower displays and historic parkland, complemented by a squash court cafe serving local dishes. Visitors can explore expansive gardens, ancient woodland, lakes, and enjoy wheelchair accessible paths with some uneven terrain.
7 Oct, 9 Oct…
A guided tour of Anglesey Abbey explores how Lord Fairhaven collected and displayed objects, visiting the Newmarket Bedroom, Library and Upper Gallery. The tour lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.
Anglesey Abbey is a National Trust property in Cambridgeshire featuring a Jacobean country house built on a priory site, surrounded by 98 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds including a working historic mill. Visitors can explore the richly furnished interiors with art collections and tapestries, as well as extensive outdoor gardens with seasonal events and an outdoor cinema.
15 Oct, 19 Oct…
Take a private 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride at Wimpole Estate, travelling from the farm to the mansion and back with a stop for photographs.
12 Oct, 19 Oct…
A relaxed weekly gathering for adults to bring their own knitting, stitching or crochet projects and meet other crafters over coffee. It is not a class and does not include tuition.
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire is one of Europe's most important wetlands, offering visitors a rich outdoor experience with diverse wildlife and plants, accessible boardwalk trails, family activities, and facilities including a café and visitor centre.
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
In this three-hour workshop, local willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes guides participants in weaving a swallow from willow. The session takes place in the Old Rectory Restaurant.