Things to Do in Cambridge

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Adventure & Activity Centres

The Jazzy Jewelz Studio

Create sparkling jewellery masterpieces at this hands-on craft studio in Barton, where families can design their own accessories. Parking and toilets available, plus you're welcome to bring a picnic.

⭐ 4.9

Boat Tours & Cruises

Cambridge Punt Company

Glide along the River Cam from Jesus Green and discover Cambridge's iconic sights from the water on a relaxing punting experience perfect for picnics.

⭐ 4.9

Farm Parks

Highland Cow Cottage

Get wonderfully close to magnificent Highland cattle at this Cambridgeshire farm experience, where families can interact with these gentle shaggy giants in fully accessible, pushchair-friendly surroundings.

⭐ 4.9

Boat Tours & Cruises

Let's Go Punting

Glide along Cambridge's historic waterways on a traditional punt while enjoying refreshments, with family-friendly facilities including pushchair access and dining options available.

⭐ 4.9

Boat Tours & Cruises

Rutherford's Punting Cambridge

Glide along the River Cam with expert guides who'll entertain your family while showcasing Cambridge's historic colleges and bridges. Dog-friendly boats welcome pushchairs, with refreshments available onboard.

⭐ 4.9

Boat Tours & Cruises

Scholars Punting Cambridge

Glide along the river on a classic punt to see Cambridge University's iconic colleges and bridges, perfect for all ages including little ones. Bring a picnic or grab snacks onsite for a memorable waterside outing.

⭐ 4.9

Adventure & Activity Centres

Traditional Punting Company

Experience Cambridge from the water with guided punt tours along the historic River Cam, where you can bring a picnic and enjoy scenic views with wheelchair-accessible boats available.

⭐ 4.8

Museums & Galleries

Bottisham Airfield Museum

Step back in time at this aviation heritage site where wartime stories come alive, featuring vintage aircraft and memorabilia in a fully accessible, family-friendly setting with baby facilities.

⭐ 4.8

Museums & Galleries

Centre for Computing History

Step into decades of digital innovation at this fascinating Cambridge museum, where families can explore vintage computers and gaming consoles from the 1960s onwards in fully accessible, pushchair-friendly galleries.

⭐ 4.8

Museums & Galleries

Imperial War Museum Duxford

Explore Britain's largest aviation museum with historic aircraft, military vehicles and vessels that bring wartime stories to life—a fascinating adventure for all ages with full accessibility throughout.

⭐ 4.8

Sightseeing & Attractions

Lockhouse Escape Games

Race against time at this exciting Cambridge attraction where teams collaborate to crack puzzles and find their way out before the countdown ends—perfect for family bonding and adventure seekers!

⭐ 4.7

Historic Houses & Gardens

Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Explore 40 acres of stunning plant collections and tranquil landscapes at this historic botanical garden, perfect for family picnics with wheelchair access, dining options and baby facilities available.

⭐ 4.7

Sightseeing & Attractions

Kings College Chapel

Marvel at this magnificent Gothic masterpiece in the heart of Cambridge, famous for its spectacular fan-vaulted ceiling and stunning stained glass windows. Snacks available on-site, and visitors are welcome to bring picnics.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences

Explore an incredible collection of over 1.5 million geological specimens at this fascinating Cambridge museum, where ancient fossils, stunning minerals and rocks tell Earth's amazing story.

⭐ 4.7

Museums & Galleries

The Fitzwilliam Museum

Cambridge's premier art and antiquities museum welcomes families with accessible facilities including wheelchair access and baby changing areas. Explore world-class collections spanning ancient Egypt to modern masterpieces in this grand neoclassical building.

⭐ 4.6

Climbing & Bouldering

Clip n Climb Cambridge

Scale 20 exciting vertical climbing challenges plus a thrilling drop slide at this action-packed adventure centre. Baby changing facilities available, though pushchair access is limited throughout.

⭐ 4.6

Sightseeing & Attractions

Huntfun Cambridge

Transform your Cambridge sightseeing into an interactive adventure as your family follows clues and cracks codes around the city's historic landmarks with this self-guided treasure trail experience.

⭐ 4.6

Lidos & Outdoor Pools

Jesus Green Pool

One of Britain's most expansive outdoor swimming pools awaits in Cambridge, offering families an ideal spot for aquatic fun and exercise during warmer months.

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Parks & Play Areas

Wandlebury Country Park

Explore ancient earthworks dating back to the Iron Age while little ones burn energy at the woodland play area, all set within stunning hilltop parkland perfect for family walks and picnics.

⭐ 4.6

Museums & Galleries

Whipple Museum of the History of Science

Explore centuries of scientific innovation through a fascinating array of historic instruments, including rare medieval pieces, at this Cambridge museum dedicated to the evolution of scientific discovery.

⭐ 4.4

Ice & Roller Skating

Cambridge Ice Arena

This fully accessible ice rink on Newmarket Road welcomes families with pushchairs and babies, offering wheelchair-friendly facilities including accessible toilets throughout the venue.

⭐ 4.4

Museums & Galleries

Cambridge Museum of Technology

Step inside a restored Victorian pumping station to discover industrial heritage through vintage machinery, from working steam engines to historic printing equipment that shaped the region's past.

⭐ 4.4

Adventure & Activity Centres

Kingsway Cambridge

This Cambridge activity centre welcomes families with parking and picnic areas, though accessibility is limited with no wheelchair access or baby-changing facilities available onsite.

⭐ 4.3

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Cambridge

Step into local life through the centuries at this engaging Castle Street museum, where diverse exhibits and family-friendly activities bring Cambridge's social history vividly to life.