# Things to Do near Great Chesterford — Attractions & Days Out

> Handpicked attractions, museums, landmarks and days out in Great Chesterford. Ratings, opening hours and directions for the best things to do.

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[⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/linton-zoo) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/imperial-war-museum-duxford) [⭐ 4.6 4.2 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/saffron-walden/attractions/saffron-walden-museum) [⭐ 4.6 4.5 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/saffron-walden/attractions/audley-end-house-and-gardens) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/saffron-walden/attractions/audley-end-enchanted-railway) [⭐ 4.6 5.2 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/wandlebury-country-park) [⭐ 4.1 6.4 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/fulbourn/attractions/cheeky-monkeys-play-barn) [⭐ 4.6 6.9 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/huntfun-cambridge) [⭐ 4.6 6.9 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/oxbridge-tours) [⭐ 4.6 6.9 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/the-cambridge-treasure-hunt-trail) [⭐ 4.6 7.4 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cherry-hinton-water-play-area) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/robroyston/attractions/kingsway-royston) [⭐ 3.9 8.1 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/tenpin-cambridge) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/royston/attractions/shepreth-wildlife-park) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/clip-n-climb-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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/kingsway-cambridge) [⭐ 4.7 8.4 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cambridge-university-botanic-garden) [⭐ 4.1 8.8 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/lammas-land-pool) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/parkside-pools-gym) [⭐ 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!](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/lockhouse-escape-games) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cambridge-ice-arena) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/centre-for-computing-history) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/abbey-leisure-complex) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/the-fitzwilliam-museum) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/sedgwick-museum-of-earth-sciences) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/whipple-museum-of-the-history-of-science) [⭐ 4.5 9.2 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/royston/attractions/bury-lane-fun-barn) [🎟️Trails & Treasure HuntsFamily 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/family-friendly-murder-mystery) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/bottisham-airfield-museum) [⭐ 5.0 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/footprint-tours-cambridge) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/kings-college-chapel) [⭐ 4.4 9.4 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cambridge-museum-of-technology) [⭐ 4.3 9.5 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/haverhill/attractions/haverhill-leisure-centre) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/haverhill/attractions/cineworld-haverhill) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/let-s-go-punting) [⭐ 4.9 9.7 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/traditional-punting-company) [⭐ 4.9 9.7 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/rutherford-s-punting-cambridge) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/cambridge-punt-company) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/jesus-green-pool) [⭐ 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/scholars-punting-cambridge) [⭐ 4.3 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.](https://staycation.co.uk/cambridge/attractions/museum-of-cambridge)

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