20+ Outdoor Activities in Cambridge for Families

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

Explore modern and contemporary art in a beautiful historic house with remarkable collections, plus a café and family-friendly activities.

Explore the fascinating history of British horseracing through interactive exhibits, live racehorses, simulators, and a dedicated soft play area for younger visitors.

Explore a preserved wartime airfield with iconic aircraft, interactive exhibitions, and free family activities across vast historic hangars.

Explore Cambridge's industrial heritage in a Victorian pumping station with steam engines, interactive family activities, and riverside views.

Explore a protected wetland nature reserve perfect for walking, wildlife spotting, and outdoor family adventures in Cambridgeshire.

Explore open green spaces perfect for family walks, picnics, and outdoor adventures with dogs and pushchairs welcome.

Ride vintage steam trains through enchanted woodland grounds with adventure playgrounds, fairy walks, and seasonal events for families.

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

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

Discover 850 years of Cambridgeshire's rural heritage through medieval abbey ruins, restored farm buildings, and interactive exhibitions showcasing fenland farming and village life.

Explore a Grade II* registered Victorian garden with multiple themed garden rooms, a maze, and walled garden—all free to visit in Saffron Walden.

Explore a historic abbey with stunning gardens, woodland walks, and a working mill offering families outdoor heritage experiences.

Explore historic Cherry Hinton Hall grounds with beautiful gardens, play areas, and heritage features including Giants Grave and lost mills.

Explore Cambridge's iconic colleges and historic bridges from a traditional punt on the River Cam with knowledgeable guides.

Explore 150 acres of woodland, meadows, and historic landmarks on the Gog Magog Hills with family-friendly trails, dens, and picnic spots.

Explore green space just outside Cambridge with accessible paths, lakes, woodland, a playground, bike track, and seasonal family events.

Enjoy outdoor swimming at Cambridge's popular lido with family-friendly facilities, café, and seasonal activities for all ages.

Enjoy swimming lessons, gym facilities, soft play, and trampoline parks all under one roof for active family fun.

Explore a woodland conservation zoo specializing in endangered and extinct species, with daily keeper talks, animal encounters, and immersive behind-the-scenes experiences.