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Things to Do in Great Chesterford

51 attractions and days out

Linton Zoo ⭐ 4.2 2.3 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Linton Zoo

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.

Imperial War Museum Duxford ⭐ 4.8 3.6 mi away

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.

Saffron Walden Museum ⭐ 4.6 4.3 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Saffron Walden Museum

Explore fascinating collections spanning natural history, archaeology and local heritage at this welcoming town museum, complete with family facilities, picnic areas and onsite refreshments.

Saffron Walden Spy Mission Treasure Trail ⭐ 4.9 4.4 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Saffron Walden Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Take on the role of secret agents as your family follows clues around this historic Essex town to thwart a villainous mastermind. This self-guided adventure trail can be downloaded instantly and explored at your own pace.

The Crafty Beanie ⭐ 4.7 4.4 mi away

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

The Crafty Beanie

A welcoming pottery studio where families can unleash their creativity together, featuring full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities for convenient visits with little ones.

Audley End Enchanted Railway ⭐ 4.7 4.6 mi away

Railways & Transport

Audley End Enchanted Railway

Board a miniature steam train for a magical 1.5-mile adventure through the Enchanted Woods, where children can spot fairies and teddy bears along the scenic route. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with baby facilities available.

Audley End House and Gardens ⭐ 4.6 4.6 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Audley End House and Gardens

Step back in time at this magnificent Jacobean mansion near Saffron Walden, where fascinating servant quarters and organic kitchen gardens reveal the fascinating realities of grand country house living.

Wandlebury Country Park ⭐ 4.6 5.4 mi away

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.

Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn ⭐ 4.1 6.5 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Cheeky Monkeys Play Barn

Adventure-packed play barn near Cambridge where kids can explore climbing frames, tunnels and sandy play areas in a safe farm setting with welcoming facilities for all ages.

Cherry Hinton Water Play Area ⭐ 4.6 7.3 mi away

Water Parks & Splash Pools

Cherry Hinton Water Play Area

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.

Lammas Land Pool ⭐ 4.1 7.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Lammas Land Pool

Perfect for little ones, this shallow paddling pool on Newnham Road offers a refreshing splash alongside an adventure playground, with picnic spots and wheelchair access available.

Kingsway Royston ⭐ 4.5 7.7 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Kingsway Royston

This accessible golf centre near Royston welcomes families with parking, toilets and an onsite restaurant, plus you're free to bring your own picnic to enjoy between rounds.

Tenpin Cambridge ⭐ 3.9 8 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Tenpin Cambridge

Strike up family fun at this lively bowling venue on Cambridge Leisure Park, featuring lanes for all ages, an onsite restaurant, and full wheelchair access with convenient parking available.

Cambridge Leisure Park ⭐ 4.2 8.1 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Cambridge Leisure Park

This leisure complex on Clifton Road brings together bowling, cinema screenings and multiple dining options under one roof, making it ideal for families seeking varied entertainment whatever the weather.

Shepreth Wildlife Park ⭐ 4.5 8.1 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

Shepreth Wildlife Park

Home to magnificent tigers, playful red pandas and curious lemurs, this accessible wildlife park combines close-up animal encounters with indoor play facilities including a playbarn for active family fun.

Clip n Climb Cambridge ⭐ 4.6 8.1 mi away

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.

Kingsway Cambridge ⭐ 4.4 8.2 mi away

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.

Trails & Treasure Hunts
Grantchester Spy Mission Treasure Trail 8.4 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Grantchester Spy Mission Treasure Trail

Crack codes and solve clues along this interactive puzzle trail through Grantchester village, racing against time to defuse a dangerous situation and become the hero of the day.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden ⭐ 4.7 8.7 mi away

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.

Lockhouse Escape Games ⭐ 4.8 8.9 mi away

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!

Parkside Pools & Gym ⭐ 3.9 8.9 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Parkside Pools & Gym

A fully accessible leisure centre welcoming families with babies and wheelchair users, featuring swimming facilities and a gym with changing rooms designed for all visitors' needs.

Cambridge Ice Arena ⭐ 4.4 8.9 mi away

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.

The Fitzwilliam Museum ⭐ 4.7 9 mi away

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.

Abbey Leisure Complex ⭐ 4.0 9 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Abbey Leisure Complex

This family-friendly leisure centre on Whitehill Road welcomes visitors of all ages with pushchair access throughout, baby changing rooms, and wheelchair hire for just £1, plus dedicated accessibility support.

Centre for Computing History ⭐ 4.8 9 mi away

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.

Vue Cambridge ⭐ 4.3 9.1 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Cambridge

Catch the latest blockbusters and family favourites at this modern multiplex cinema in the Grafton Centre, offering wheelchair access, onsite parking and snacks to complete your movie experience.

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences ⭐ 4.7 9.1 mi away

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.

Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Cambridge Treasure Hunt Trail 9.1 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Cambridge Treasure Hunt Trail

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.

Whipple Museum of the History of Science ⭐ 4.6 9.2 mi away

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.

Bury Lane Fun Barn ⭐ 4.5 9.3 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Bury Lane Fun Barn

Kids up to 13 can climb, slide and burn off energy at this countryside-themed indoor play centre near Royston, with accessible facilities, dining options and baby-friendly amenities throughout.

Boat Tours & Cruises
Oxbridge Tours 9.3 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Oxbridge Tours

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.

Angle Axe Throwing Peterborough ⭐ 4.8 9.3 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Angle Axe Throwing Peterborough

Experience the thrill of Viking-style axe throwing at this Peterborough venue with expert coaching, onsite dining and full accessibility including parking and wheelchair access.

Huntfun Cambridge ⭐ 4.9 9.3 mi away

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.

Trails & Treasure Hunts
Family Friendly Murder Mystery 9.3 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Family Friendly Murder Mystery

Solve an exciting whodunit together as you explore the city centre with clues suitable for all ages, fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs with baby facilities available.

Boat Tours & Cruises
Footprint Tours Cambridge 9.3 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Footprint Tours Cambridge

Discover Cambridge's historic heart on guided walking tours departing from King's Parade, with expert-led experiences and river cruise options available in this iconic university city.

Kings College Chapel ⭐ 4.7 9.3 mi away

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.

Bottisham Airfield Museum ⭐ 4.8 9.3 mi away

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.

Cambridge Museum of Technology ⭐ 4.4 9.3 mi away

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.

Haverhill Leisure Centre ⭐ 4.3 9.4 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Haverhill Leisure Centre

Located on Ehringshausen Way, this leisure centre offers active family fun though facilities are limited with no baby changing areas or wheelchair access currently available.

The Jazzy Jewelz Studio ⭐ 5.0 9.4 mi away

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.

The Cambridge Country Show ⭐ 4.3 9.5 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

The Cambridge Country Show

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.

Cineworld Haverhill ⭐ 4.4 9.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Haverhill

Catch the latest big-screen releases for the whole family at this modern cinema complex in Haverhill Leisure Park, complete with snacks, parking and wheelchair access.

Traditional Punting Company ⭐ 4.9 9.6 mi away

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.

Rutherford's Punting Cambridge ⭐ 4.9 9.6 mi away

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.

Scholars Punting Cambridge ⭐ 4.9 9.7 mi away

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.

Cambridge Punt Company ⭐ 4.9 9.7 mi away

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.

Let's Go Punting ⭐ 4.9 9.7 mi away

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.

Jesus Green Pool ⭐ 4.6 9.7 mi away

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.

Museum of Cambridge ⭐ 4.4 9.7 mi away

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.

East Town Park Countryside Centre ⭐ 4.6 10 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

East Town Park Countryside Centre

A countryside park with playground facilities, onsite restaurant and full amenities including baby changing rooms and accessible toilets, though note the venue isn't suitable for wheelchair users.

Royston Leisure Centre ⭐ 4.0 10 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Royston Leisure Centre

This well-equipped leisure centre on Woodcock Road offers family-friendly facilities including an onsite restaurant, accessible amenities and baby changing rooms, with convenient parking available.

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