Things to Do in South Cambridgeshire
30 attractions and days out
⭐ 5.0
2.5 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.
⭐ 3.9
3.1 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Whale of a Time
Young adventurers can climb, slide and explore two impressive play structures at this indoor centre, while parents relax with refreshments in the quality onsite café.
⭐ 4.3
3.1 mi away
Adventure & Activity Centres
Si5 Spy Missions Cambridge
Experience the thrill of undercover espionage as your family takes on secret agent challenges, sneaking through a vessel to accomplish your covert objectives undetected.
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.
⭐ 4.4
3.8 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.
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.
⭐ 4.7
3.9 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.
⭐ 4.9
3.9 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.
⭐ 4.9
3.9 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.
⭐ 4.9
3.9 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.
⭐ 4.9
3.9 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.
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.
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.
⭐ 4.9
3.9 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.
⭐ 4.6
4 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.
⭐ 4.9
4 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
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.
⭐ 4.7
4.1 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.
⭐ 4.8
4.1 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.
⭐ 4.7
4.1 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.
⭐ 4.6
4.1 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.
⭐ 4.7
4.2 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.
⭐ 4.4
4.3 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.
⭐ 4.8
4.3 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!
⭐ 3.9
4.4 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.
⭐ 4.3
4.6 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.
⭐ 4.1
4.9 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.
⭐ 4.2
4.9 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.
⭐ 4.6
4.9 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.
⭐ 3.9
4.9 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.
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