Cambridgeshire

Near Denny Abbey

Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire feature historic medieval abbey ruins alongside a museum showcasing local farming history with indoor and outdoor exhibits, a café, and educational activities.

2 miles from Shuttleworth Swiss Garden

The Swiss Garden in Bedfordshire is a picturesque nine-acre historic garden featuring listed buildings, Victorian features, and diverse seasonal plants. It offers accessible grounds, refreshments, and includes entry to Shuttleworth's historic aircraft and motor vehicles collection.

Near Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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.

Near Mucky Pups

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.

2 miles from Wicken Fen

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.

3 miles from Johnsons of Old Hurst

Johnsons of Old Hurst is a family-owned zoo and farm shop in Old Hurst, Cambridgeshire, offering visitors a chance to see a variety of animals and enjoy local farm produce in a rural setting.

2 miles from Peckover House and Garden

Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.

Near Burghley House

Burghley House is a grand 16th-century Elizabethan stately home in Lincolnshire featuring magnificent State Rooms, historic art collections, extensive gardens, and adventure play areas for children. Visitors can explore both indoor historical interiors and outdoor parkland with deer and landscaped vistas, alongside facilities including a café and picnic spots.

2 miles from Fowlmere

Fowlmere Nature Reserve is a wildlife haven in farmland featuring diverse habitats like reedbeds, fen, and a rare chalk stream, ideal for spotting various birds and wildlife along accessible trails and hides.

3 miles from Wrest Park

Wrest Park is a Grade I listed country estate in Bedfordshire featuring a historic English country house with early Rococo Revival interiors and extensive formal gardens with notable landscaping by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor formal gardens, with the estate also serving as a filming location for various productions.

3 miles from Longstowe Hall

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.

3 miles from Longthorpe Tower

Longthorpe Tower is a 14th-century medieval tower in Longthorpe, Peterborough, famous for its rare and well-preserved medieval wall paintings. The tower offers visitors insight into medieval life and art in a historic stone structure owned by English Heritage.

Near Ouse Washes

Ouse Washes is the UK's largest washland nature reserve, rich in birdlife including wintering waterfowl and breeding waders, featuring accessible nature trails, multiple hides, a visitor centre with basic refreshments, and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy a peaceful outdoor wildlife experience.

3 miles from Wimpole Estate

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.

3 miles from The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail

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.

3 miles from The Lodge

The Lodge nature reserve in Sandy, Bedfordshire offers extensive heathland and woodland habitats where visitors can see rare wildlife including Nightjars and Natterjack Toads. The site features several nature trails, an accessible visitor centre, café, shop, and a popular playground, making it ideal for families and wildlife enthusiasts.

2 miles from Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

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.

2 miles from Three Cheers for Pooh! Story trail

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.

3 miles from Chippenham Park Gardens

Chippenham Park Gardens is a historic 40-acre garden featuring seasonal displays of bulbs, roses, a walled garden, woodland walks, and notable trees, with facilities including refreshments and plant sales.