Cambridgeshire

Near Netherhall Manor

Netherhall Manor is a restored manor house with a rare plant collection in a walled garden, offering guided tours, an indoor piano recital, and tea service. The garden features old-fashioned flowers and rare Tudor plants, with seasonal highlights throughout the year.

2 miles from Stranger Folk

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.

Located in March

March is a historic fenland market town in Cambridgeshire, known for its rich heritage, St Wendreda's Church with its carved angel roof, vibrant market days, and riverside setting on the River Nene. Visitors can explore museums, enjoy local shops and dining, and walk the scenic town centre easily on foot.

Near Barton Bendish Hall

Barton Bendish Hall is an early 20th century Odd Fellows Hall in Norfolk, serving the local community and accessible by private pre-arranged tours only.

3 miles from Sketching in the spaces; A Place at the table

15 Oct (next Thursday)

An after-hours still-life sketching session in Oxburgh Hall’s Drawing Room, using silver and glass tableware from the collection as inspiration. Basic sketching materials are available, though the session is not taught by an artist.

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 Nene Washes

Nene Washes is a vast washland nature reserve in Cambridgeshire known for its birdlife including cranes, harriers, and godwits. It offers outdoor wildlife viewing opportunities with accessible paths and parking but no indoor facilities or on-site food services.

2 miles from 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.

2 miles from 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.

3 miles from Stradsett Hall

Stradsett Hall is a historic house in Stradsett near Downham Market offering a beautiful wedding venue with both indoor and outdoor spaces including barns, chapel, house rooms, and gardens. It provides guest parking and caters to civil and religious ceremonies, with entry requiring payment even for Historic Houses members.

Located in Haverhill

Haverhill is a historic market town in Suffolk, England, featuring a walkable town centre with historic buildings, cultural venues, and a vibrant market scene, served by local public transport but without a current train station.

Near Bushmead Priory

Bushmead Priory is a historic Grade I listed Augustinian monastic ruin in Bedfordshire, featuring preserved refectory and kitchen remains. Visitors can explore the outdoor site which reveals architectural history from the 12th century. The priory is open to the public on weekends during spring and summer under English Heritage care.

Near The Prebendal Manor

The Prebendal Manor in Northamptonshire is a Grade I-listed historic manor house dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. Visitors can enjoy owner-led tours of the house, 16th-century dovecote, tithe barn, and gardens featuring medieval plant selections, with tea and cakes served in the tithe barn.

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.

Near 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.

Near Knit and Stitch Mondays

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.

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 Queensgate Peterborough

Queensgate shopping centre is a large indoor retail complex in the heart of Peterborough, featuring over 100 stores, ample parking, a bus station, and a recently opened 10-screen IMAX cinema, providing a comprehensive shopping and leisure experience.

3 miles from The Old Hall, Ely

The Old Hall, Ely is a Jacobean manor house set within a historic 3,000-acre estate overlooking Ely Cathedral, offering exclusive use for weddings and events, with accessible facilities, accommodation, and dining.

Located in Soham

Soham is a historic market town in Cambridgeshire known for its archaeological finds, religious heritage, and significant events including the Soham rail disaster and notable historical figures.

3 miles from Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse is a 15th-century Gothic gatehouse ruin in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, managed by the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into the historic Benedictine abbey that was dissolved in 1537.

Located in Downham Market

Downham Market is a historic market town in Norfolk, England, known for its medieval church, Victorian clock tower, and vibrant market culture, situated on the River Great Ouse with accessible rail and bus transport.

2 miles from Elton Hall

Elton Hall gardens offer visitors expansive historic parkland with formal Edwardian gardens, an orangery, lily pond, and notable topiary, nestled alongside the River Nene. The site features a restored garden awarded for its design and includes plant sales and refreshments.

2 miles from 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 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.

Located in Biggleswade

Biggleswade is a historic market town in Bedfordshire, England, featuring a walkable town centre with historic sites, local markets, and community events. It is accessible by train and served by local public transport.

3 miles from 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 Island Hall

Island Hall is an 18th-century Georgian family home in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, with historic interiors and formal gardens including a river island accessed by a Chinese bridge. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the house and grounds, with special candlelit tours and onsite afternoon tea available.

2 miles from Oxburgh Hall

Oxburgh Hall is a moated Tudor country house in Norfolk featuring historic architecture, Victorian additions, notable religious concealments, needlework by Mary, Queen of Scots, and extensive gardens with woodland walks.

2 miles from Oxburgh Hall; Past to Present - Morning Tours

8 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

A volunteer-led tour explores how Oxburgh Hall has changed over the past 500 years and the conservation work carried out during the Raise the Roof project. The tour follows the outside of the hall and lasts about 45 minutes.

2 miles from Elton Hall & Gardens

Elton Hall & Gardens is a historic country house in Cambridgeshire featuring a significant art collection and beautifully restored gardens with a Gothic orangery. Visitors can explore the indoor house exhibits and extensive accessible gardens, with refreshment available at the on-site cafe.

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.

2 miles from Ouse Fen

Ouse Fen is a large nature reserve in Cambridgeshire featuring the UK's largest reedbed and diverse wetland habitats, ideal for wildlife watching and tranquil walks along accessible trails and viewpoints.