



10+ Rainy Day Activities in Cambridge for Kids
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)

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.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science
★4.6Explore fascinating scientific instruments and discoveries spanning acoustics, astronomy, microscopy, and more through engaging exhibitions and interactive tours.

The Polar Museum
★4.6Explore fascinating polar exploration history and artifacts at this free Cambridge museum, perfect for families with young children.
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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.
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