



Things to Do in Cambridge This Weekend with Kids
Our top picks for families in Cambridge this weekend — from free parks and museums to paid experiences. We update this list every week with the venues and events we'd actually recommend, so you can make the most of your Saturday and Sunday.
Events & Groups this weekend
Fri 6 – Sun 8 Nov · Cambridge
Museums(7)

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.
Botanical Gardens(2)

Bridge End Garden
★4.7Explore a Grade II* registered Victorian garden with multiple themed garden rooms, a maze, and walled garden—all free to visit in Saffron Walden.

Anglesey Abbey
★4.7Explore a historic abbey with stunning gardens, woodland walks, and a working mill offering families outdoor heritage experiences.
City Parks(2)

Cherry Hinton Hall Park
★4.6Explore historic Cherry Hinton Hall grounds with beautiful gardens, play areas, and heritage features including Giants Grave and lost mills.

Cambridge Punt Company
★4.9Explore Cambridge's iconic colleges and historic bridges from a traditional punt on the River Cam with knowledgeable guides.
Country Parks(2)

National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve
★4.6Explore a protected wetland nature reserve perfect for walking, wildlife spotting, and outdoor family adventures in Cambridgeshire.

Ely Country Park
★4.6Explore open green spaces perfect for family walks, picnics, and outdoor adventures with dogs and pushchairs welcome.
Escape Room(1)
Play Café(1)
Playground(1)
Swimming Pool(1)
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