Visitors at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire with windmill behind them. — There's lots to do for all the family at Wicken Fen | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Family-friendly places in Cambridgeshire

If you're looking for something fun to do with the family this winter, why not enjoy a day out with the kids at one of these places around Cambridgeshire?

Children admiring the fire garden at Wimpole Estate's Christmas Lights

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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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A Christmas to treasure at Anglesey Abbey

Come and celebrate the Christmas season at Anglesey Abbey. Embark on Wild in Art's Bear Hunt trail around the gardens and enjoy the decorations in the house until 5 January.

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

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There is plenty to see and do at Wicken Fen in the lead up to Christmas 2024. 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. Father Christmas tickets are all sold out.

Close up of Father Christmas smiling and waving, Christmas decorations in the background.

What's on in Cambridgeshire

There's plenty to see and do with friends and family at a National Trust place near you this Christmas. Popular events can sell out so book early to avoid disappointment.

Enjoy fun-filled family days out and exciting adventures at these National Trust places in Cambridgeshire.

A mum and two children walking through the gardens at Anglesey Abbey with a map in hand, backs to the camera with woolly hats on

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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey

Plan your next family adventure at Anglesey Abbey.

A parent crouching down holding the hands of a young child as they both admire the baubles of a Christmas tree inside the house at Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire

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Family-friendly things to do at Wimpole

From events and activities to getting close to animals, here's what you need to know about a family day out at Wimpole.

A family with a pushchair and a young child running ahead walk along the boardwalk at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire, with sedge growing on either side and mature trees in the distance

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Family-friendly things to do at Wicken Fen

If outdoor activities and learning about nature sound like a good day out for your family, Wicken Fen is the right place for you. Discover everything you need to plan your family day out, from events and activities for kids to hiring bikes.

A tree in Autumn with leaves of yellow and orange.

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Family-friendly things to do at Peckover House & Gardens

Come and enjoy a day out at Peckover House & Gardens; a hidden gem in the centre of Wisbech open from March to November.

Visitors milling on a hand quern inside Houghton Mill

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Family-friendly things to do at Houghton Mill

From paddling a canoe down the river to a scenic bike ride, there's lots for families to do at Houghton Mill.

Children playing at Brimham Rocks, North Yorkshire

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do in winter

Winter is the perfect time for many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities. Wrap up warm and go welly wandering, fossil hunting or stargazing.

Two children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

There’s nothing quite like playing outdoors. Swooshing down slides, clambering over logs and letting your imagination run wild. It’s no wonder that play areas are an essential part of many family days out. Here are some top places to play in Cambridgeshire.

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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey

There's an adventure waiting for you in the Woodland Play Area. Nestled away at the end of the woodland path there's something for everyone, from swings to birdwatching and den building. A natural woodland offers the space to have a nature-filled adventure with all the family. Head down and let your imagination run wild.

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Family-friendly things to do at Wimpole

A space for younger visitors to explore and play in a new, safe and stimulating way, all nestled within the picturesque surroundings of the estate’s Home Farm. Designed and crafted with an emphasis on fun and sustainability, the new play area features large climbing frames, an adventure trail, and accessible swings made of natural materials, surrounded by hardwood chip safety surfacing.