Family days out in Cambridge
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Updated · Ratings from Google · All attractions and things to do in Cambridge
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
★ 4.8 (18,632)
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.
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
★ 4.7 (9,400)
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.
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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
★ 4.7 (7,678)
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.
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Cherry Hinton Water Play Area
★ 4.6 (1,332)
Beat the heat at this family-friendly water play venue featuring twin paddling pools within Cherry Hinton Park. Accessible facilities, onsite parking, and picnic areas make it perfect for summer days out.
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Lockhouse Escape Games
★ 4.8 (961)
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!
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Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences
★ 4.7 (1,079)
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.
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Wandlebury Country Park
★ 4.6 (1,249)
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.
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Centre for Computing History
★ 4.8 (809)
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.
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Linton Zoo
★ 4.2 (1,688)
Home to magnificent big cats including tigers and snow leopards alongside zebras, kangaroos and exotic reptiles, this compact Cambridgeshire zoo welcomes families with picnic areas and onsite dining.
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Huntfun Cambridge
★ 4.6 (545)
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.
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Oxbridge Tours
★ 4.6 (545)
Discover Cambridge's historic colleges and scenic waterways on guided walking tours and river cruises departing from the famous Golden Clock at Corpus Christi College on Kings Parade.
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The Cambridge Treasure Hunt Trail
★ 4.6 (545)
Follow cryptic clues around Cambridge on this exciting family treasure trail starting from Silver Street. Perfect for outdoor fun together, you can bring a picnic along your adventure.
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Bottisham Airfield Museum
★ 4.8 (361)
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.
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Cambridge Museum of Technology
★ 4.4 (340)
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.
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science
★ 4.6 (219)
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.
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Museum of Cambridge
★ 4.3 (317)
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.
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Si5 Spy Missions Cambridge
★ 4.3 (191)
Experience the thrill of undercover espionage as your family takes on secret agent challenges, sneaking through a vessel to accomplish your covert objectives undetected.
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The Cambridge Country Show
★ 4.3 (63)
Experience rural life at this accessible countryside event in Stow cum Quy, featuring farm animals and picnic-friendly grounds with onsite dining, parking and facilities for all the family.
Quick answers
How many family days out are there in Cambridge?+
We list 18 in Cambridge. The best-reviewed are shown first.
Which family days out in Cambridge are best reviewed?+
By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Imperial War Museum Duxford (4.8/5, 18,632 reviews), The Fitzwilliam Museum (4.7/5, 9,400 reviews) and Cambridge University Botanic Garden (4.7/5, 7,678 reviews).
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