Things to Do in Cambridgeshire

Cambridge dominates the county's roster of things to do, and rightly so: punting along the Backs with Scholars Punting Cambridge or seeing the colleges from an open-top bus with City Sightseeing gives a first taste, while the flatter fenland beyond rewards a slower pace. Ely's cathedral city makes a natural add-on, small enough to explore in an afternoon.

Further out, Peterborough and Huntingdon bring a different mix of days out, from riverside boat trips with Houghton Boats to activity centres like Adventure Nene and Huntfun Cambridge for families wanting something more physical. Smaller, quirkier finds turn up too, such as Witcham Equestrian Centre or the Highland Cow Cottage.

Indoor options such as Rumble Live Action Gaming and The Jazzy Jewelz Studio suit wet days or a change of pace, and market towns like Deeping, home to The Ark Market Deeping, add another layer worth building a visit around.