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Members of a family take part in pond dipping at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Family pond dipping at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Family-friendly places in Cambridgeshire

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

Family Days Out

Visitors enjoying a picnic in the grounds of 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.

Three children building a den with big logs and sticks at Anglesey Abbey
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Family-friendly things to do at Anglesey Abbey 

Plan your next family adventure at Anglesey Abbey.

A family takes part in an insect hunt in front of a windmill at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
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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.

Children enjoying activities at Houghton Mill, Cambridgeshire
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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.

A family of five sit in the stone summer house at Peckover to shelter from the rain. They are laughing with each other.
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Family-friendly things to do at Peckover House & Gardens 

Come along to enjoy the spring sunshine and explore the perennial borders bursting back in to life and filling the gardens with glorious colours!

50 Things to try

Visitor looking for insects with a butterfly net at Crom, Country Fermanagh.
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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities in summer 

Enjoy a memorable family day out this summer. Plan your own wild adventures and see how many of our ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities you can try out wherever you are.

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.

Play areas in Cambridgeshire

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.

Three children building a den with big logs and sticks at Anglesey Abbey
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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.

Visitors enjoying a picnic in the grounds of Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
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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.

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.