Things to Do in Wicken
31 attractions and days out
Farm Parks
South Angle Farm Park
Meet friendly farm animals including alpacas, ponies, pigs and chickens at this welcoming Soham petting farm, where fully accessible paths make it easy for families with pushchairs and wheelchairs to explore.
Museums & Galleries
Burwell Museum
Step back in time at this charming community museum where families can explore local history through engaging exhibits and hands-on displays, with accessible facilities throughout.
Food & Drink Experiences
Ben's Yard
This welcoming family-friendly food hub welcomes pushchairs, wheelchairs and four-legged friends, offering dining options and snacks in accessible surroundings with facilities for babies.
Sightseeing & Attractions
the beach bens yard
Family-focused attraction offering dining options plus the freedom to pack your own picnic, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout, plus baby changing rooms.
Museums & Galleries
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Step back through centuries of rural life at this engaging Cambridgeshire museum featuring hands-on activities like milking a model cow, set within historic Denny Abbey near Ely.
Indoor Soft Play
Treetops Soft Play
Kids can explore an exciting jungle-themed multi-storey climbing structure at this modern indoor play centre in Ely, with an onsite restaurant and car park for families.
Museums & Galleries
The Stained Glass Museum
Housed high within Ely Cathedral's magnificent triforium, this specialist museum showcases an impressive collection of more than 1000 colourful stained glass artworks spanning centuries of craftsmanship.
Sightseeing & Attractions
The Ely Spy Mission Trail
Become a secret agent for the day on this exciting outdoor detective adventure through Ely, solving clues and completing missions as you explore the historic city streets.
Landmarks & Monuments
Ely Cathedral
This magnificent medieval cathedral towers over the Cambridgeshire countryside, offering wheelchair-friendly access to explore its stunning architecture and enjoy refreshments on-site.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Curious About Ely
Explore Ely's historic city centre on a fascinating guided experience with refreshments available onsite, though accessibility is limited and facilities are basic.
Parks & Play Areas
Anglesey Abbey
Explore the grounds of this beautiful historic estate with its Wildlife Discovery Area, perfect for families seeking outdoor adventures and nature encounters throughout the seasons.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
The Hive Leisure Centre
This family-friendly leisure centre in Ely welcomes everyone with accessible facilities, baby changing rooms, and onsite parking. Enjoy swimming and activities, then refuel with snacks or your own picnic.
Cinema & Theatre
Cineworld Ely
Catch the latest blockbusters at this modern multiplex cinema with wheelchair access, onsite parking and snack bar. Perfect for family film days out, though note there are no baby changing facilities.
Sightseeing & Attractions
National Stud
Discover the fascinating craft of thoroughbred horse breeding at this celebrated Newmarket farm, where guided tours bring you close to magnificent stallions and adorable foals in their home environment.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Newmarket Racecourses
Experience thrilling horse racing at this historic venue in Britain's equestrian capital, welcoming families with accessible facilities, dining options and the freedom to bring picnics and pets.
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.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Studio Scribbles
Let your family's creativity flow at this accessible ceramics workshop where little ones and grown-ups can paint pottery together, with baby-changing facilities and convenient nearby parking.
Museums & Galleries
National Horse Racing Museum
Discover the thrilling story of horse racing at Palace House, where interactive exhibits and historic treasures bring the sport to life. Family-friendly facilities include a restaurant, accessible amenities throughout, and picnic areas.
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.
Go Karting & Driving Experiences
Wild Tracks
Experience thrilling motorised adventures at this Newmarket venue, where families can race around a 700-metre karting circuit or tackle rugged terrain on exciting quad bike experiences.
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.
Laser Tag Arenas
ZAPT Laser Tag Cambridge
Experience action-packed laser tag battles in the scenic surroundings of Milton Country Park, where families can enjoy adrenaline-fuelled outdoor gaming fun suitable for pushchairs but with limited accessibility.
Sightseeing & Attractions
City Sightseeing Cambridge Hop on Hop off Tour
Discover Cambridge's historic landmarks at your own pace aboard this convenient sightseeing bus, allowing you to jump on and off at key attractions throughout the city.
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.
Horse Riding
Witcham Equestrian Centre
Experience the thrill of horse riding at this welcoming equestrian centre on Mepal Road, perfect for families seeking an active countryside adventure with convenient onsite parking available.
Indoor Soft Play
Jumppin Jacks Funhouse
Young adventurers can burn off energy at this Mildenhall play centre featuring climbing walls, bridges and exciting challenges. Toilets available on-site, though no baby changing or wheelchair access.
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.
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.
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.
Farm Parks
Highland Cow Cottage
Get wonderfully close to magnificent Highland cattle at this Cambridgeshire farm experience, where families can interact with these gentle shaggy giants in fully accessible, pushchair-friendly surroundings.
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.
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