Things to Do in South Cambridgeshire
47 attractions and days out
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Farm Parks
Wimpole Estate
Meet friendly farm animals and hop aboard a tractor at this historic Hertfordshire estate, where little ones can explore working farmyards, adventure playgrounds and sprawling grounds perfect for family picnics.
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.
⭐ 4.3
5.6 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.
⭐ 4.5
6.1 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.
⭐ 4.1
7.1 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.
⭐ 4.4
7.2 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.
⭐ 4.7
7.3 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.
⭐ 4.3
7.3 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.
⭐ 4.7
7.4 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.
⭐ 4.6
7.4 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.
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
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.
⭐ 4.9
7.5 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.
⭐ 4.9
7.5 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
7.5 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
7.5 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
7.5 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.
⭐ 4.7
7.5 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.
⭐ 4.5
7.5 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.
⭐ 4.5
7.6 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.
⭐ 4.8
7.6 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!
⭐ 4.7
7.6 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.
⭐ 4.6
7.7 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.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Obstacle Training Ground
Tackle over 30 exciting physical challenges on this action-packed 90-minute adventure course designed for families seeking active fun together in Bassingbourn.
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.
⭐ 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.
⭐ 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.
⭐ 4.4
8.5 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.
⭐ 4.8
8.7 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.
⭐ 4.0
8.9 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.
⭐ 4.0
9.1 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.
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.
⭐ 4.6
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.
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.
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.
⭐ 4.0
9.4 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Leos Funzone St Neots
This energetic indoor play centre at One Leisure offers active fun for kids with an onsite restaurant and parking, though families should note limited facilities including no toilet access.
⭐ 4.3
9.4 mi away
Museums & Galleries
Royston Museum
Discover local heritage at this accessible town museum on Lower King Street, perfect for families with facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair access throughout all pushchair-friendly galleries.
⭐ 4.0
9.5 mi away
Bowling Alleys
Eat n Bowl
Strike up family fun at this St Neots bowling venue featuring weekend sessions with UV lighting and music. An onsite restaurant means you can refuel between games without leaving the lanes.
⭐ 4.0
9.5 mi away
Indoor Soft Play
Eat n Play
A combined soft play venue and dining spot on Huntingdon Road where children can burn energy while parents grab a bite from the onsite restaurant or snack bar.
⭐ 5.0
9.5 mi away
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Glazed Creations
Enjoy creative family fun painting your own pottery masterpiece at this welcoming Baldock Street studio, featuring full wheelchair and pushchair access plus baby changing facilities.
⭐ 4.4
9.5 mi away
Caves & Mines
Royston Cave
Descend into a mysterious 13th-century underground chamber beneath Melbourn Street, featuring extraordinary carved figures and symbols etched into the walls by unknown hands centuries ago.
⭐ 4.4
9.5 mi away
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld St Neots
This six-screen cinema at The Rowley Arts Centre welcomes families with dedicated children's showings and parent-and-baby sessions, plus wheelchair access, on-site parking and snacks available.
⭐ 4.7
9.6 mi away
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Crafty Monkey
Unleash your family's imagination at this hands-on creative studio offering paint-your-own ceramics, teddy bear making, clay modelling and keepsake jewellery crafts in a welcoming, pushchair-friendly space.
⭐ 4.6
9.7 mi away
Museums & Galleries
St Neots Museum
Discover local heritage at this accessible museum in the heart of St Neots, welcoming families with facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair access throughout.
9.7 mi away
Birthday Party Venues
The Outdoors Project Cambridge & Royston
Celebrate your child's special day with outdoor adventure activities at this Royston school venue, offering active birthday party experiences designed to get kids moving and having fun.
⭐ 4.4
9.8 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
Milton Country Park
This expansive Cambridgeshire parkland spans 95 acres with natural trails, wildlife viewing spots, an exciting play area for children, and peaceful picnic locations perfect for family days out.
⭐ 4.6
9.9 mi away
Parks & Play Areas
The Lodge
A well-equipped family playground offering accessible facilities for all ages, including wheelchair access, baby changing rooms and onsite refreshments. Convenient parking makes this an easy stop for families exploring the B1042 area.
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