



10+ Indoor Activities in Cambridge for Families
Cambridge has a wide range of indoor activities for families — from soft play centres and museums to arts venues and climbing walls. All venues here are fully or primarily indoors, making them reliable on wet days.
Museums(12)

Ely Cathedral
★4.7Explore a magnificent medieval cathedral with interactive tours, a stained glass museum, and family-friendly learning activities in a historic setting.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
★4.7Discover Earth's history through fossils, minerals, and rocks in this free Cambridge museum featuring interactive trails and hands-on activities for all ages.

The Fitzwilliam Museum
★4.7Explore award-winning exhibitions spanning ancient Egyptian artefacts to contemporary art, with free entry and family-friendly facilities.

University Museum Of Zoology
★4.7Explore fascinating zoological collections and natural history exhibits featuring animals from around the world at Cambridge's premier natural science museum.

Kettle's Yard
★4.6Explore modern and contemporary art in a beautiful historic house with remarkable collections, plus a café and family-friendly activities.
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Farms(3)

South Angle Farm Park
★4.6Interact with friendly farm animals through daily handling sessions, enjoy outdoor play areas, and explore themed seasonal events at this family-run petting farm.

Highland Cow Cottage
★4.9Meet adorable Highland cows on a family-run working farm, enjoy guided experiences and proper English afternoon tea in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

Denny Abbey & The Farmland Museum
★4.5Discover 850 years of Cambridgeshire's rural heritage through medieval abbey ruins, restored farm buildings, and interactive exhibitions showcasing fenland farming and village life.
Escape Rooms(2)

Escape Hunt Cambridge
★4.9Solve puzzles and unlock mysteries in immersive themed escape rooms designed for families and groups of all ages.

Lockhouse Escape Games
★4.8Solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete missions in five immersive escape rooms with themes ranging from ancient tombs to spy adventures.
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Play Café(1)
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