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Peckover House and Garden - Cushions - Samphire Quilters
Samphire Quilters, a quilting group from Kings Lynn, were given a challenge to make a cushion showing ’The Secret Patterns of Peckover House’. They were given a photograph and asked to interpret the pattern.
Peckover House and Garden, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JR
Today, Sat 24 Aug to Thu 29 Aug, Sat 31 Aug to Thu 5 Sep, Sat 7 Sep to Thu 12 Sep, Sat 14 Sep to Thu 19 Sep, Sat 21 Sep to Thu 26 Sep, Sat 28 Sep to Thu 3 Oct, Sat 5 Oct
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill - Seasonal Garden Tour
Join our friendly and engaging garden guides for a free tour around the garden, highlighting the seasonal hot spots. There are approximately 114 acres here at Anglesey Abbey, with plenty of pathways to explore.
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge
Today, Fri 23 Aug, Mon 26 Aug to Fri 30 Aug, Mon 2 Sep to Fri 6 Sep, Mon 9 Sep to Fri 13 Sep, Mon 16 Sep to Fri 20 Sep, Mon 23 Sep to Fri 27 Sep, Mon 30 Sep to Fri 4 Oct
Wimpole Estate - Shire Horse Carriage Rides 2019
The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Experience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by a magnificent Shire horse through the Wimpole Estate with a dedicated groom and driver. The carriage can accommodate a maximum number of four people and costs 80 for a 45 minute carriage ride.
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Royston
Today, Mon 26 Aug, Wed 28 Aug, Thu 5 Sep, Wed 11 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, Tue 1 Oct, Tue 8 Oct
Peckover House and Garden - Lord Peckover’s Lost Library
Following the death of Alexandrina’s father, Lord Alexander Peckover, in 1919, his valuable book collection was sold off. In the centenary of Lord Peckover’s death, we wish to tell the story of his ’Lost Library’ and wider collecting interests.
Peckover House and Garden, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JR
Today, Sat 24 Aug to Thu 29 Aug, Sat 31 Aug to Thu 5 Sep, Sat 7 Sep to Thu 12 Sep, Sat 14 Sep to Thu 19 Sep, Sat 21 Sep to Thu 26 Sep, Sat 28 Sep to Thu 3 Oct, Sat 5 Oct
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill - Summer of Family Fun: Bug Detectives
Every Thursday take a closer look at creepy crawlies at the Discovery Cabin and make an insect home for your own garden. Join one of our volunteers to have a look at an insect that you’ve found within Hoe Fen.
What will you find'
Theres plenty more to experience this summer!
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge
Today, Thu 29 Aug
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows - Houghton mill Guided mill 1.30 tour 2019
If you would like to learn a little more on your visit to Houghton Mill, we have regular guided walks on offer. Weekly guided tours run on Mondays and Thursdays during June 2019. The tour lasts around a 55 Minuets and begins at Houghton Mill reception. Booking Advisable. Phone: 0344 2491895.
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Houghton, near Huntingdon,
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Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows - Houghton mill Guided mill 11.30 tour 2019
If you would like to learn a little more on your visit to Houghton Mill, we have regular guided walks on offer. Weekly guided tours run on Mondays and Thursdays during June 2019. The tour lasts around a 55 Minuets and begins at Houghton Mill reception. Booking Advisable. Phone: 0344 2491895.
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Houghton, near Huntingdon,
Today
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill - Summer of Family Fun: Brilliant Birds
Every Thursday help us fill the feeders at our Wildlife Watch Hut and make your own bird feeder. With the help of one of our friendly volunteers, see who you can spot in our wildlife area from the Watch Hut, and help us fill our bird feeders for the week ahead.
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge
Today, Thu 29 Aug
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - Mud Glorious Mud
Love mud' This is the event for you. Come and have some sensory fun in our glorious mud. Games, craft and lots of messy fun in the squelchy stuff.
Prepare to get messy. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely,
Today
Huntingdon Barracudas Activity Day Camp
Fun activity days and weeks for children aged 4.5-14 years during the Easter and summer holidays. Offering 80+ activities including archery, motorsports, arts and crafts, sports and more!
Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon
Today to Fri 30 Aug
Breathe contemporary art exhibition
Works by the Precious Earth Art Collective on the theme of Clean Air, Clean Water.
Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House, 7 South Brink, Wisbech
Today to Mon 26 Aug
Acrylic Sun Catchers
Acrylic Sun Catchers
Thursday 22 August
10:30 to 13:00
Paint your own acrylic sun catchers.
Suitable for children aged 4 and over; all children must be accompanied by an adult
No need to book; drop-in
£1.50 per child
Stained Glass Museum South Triforium Ely Cathedral Ely
Today
Anglian Potters Summer Ceramics Exhibition
The Anglian Potters summer exhibition returns to Cambridge, 10-25 August to showcase handmade ceramics from more than 60 talented local potters.
This popular summer exhibition will be held at All Saints’ Church, Jesus Lane.
All Saints Church, Jesus Lane, Cambridge
Today to Sun 25 Aug
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Park House Community Coffee Morning
Please join us for a sociable coffee morning - on Thursday 22nd August 2019 - 10.30 to 12.00. Complimentary Tea, coffee, cakes & biscuits will be served.
PARK HOUSE NURSING HOME
27 Park Crescent
Today
Inflatable fun park
Splash and play with our inflatable obstacle course. Whether you’re a family, a corporate or just looking to have some fun with friends, this is fun for everyone.
Suitable for 1m and above.
Please note you will be measured on arrival and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bretton Water Park, Barnstock, Peterborough
Today to Sun 1 Sep
Creative Crafts
Drop into our creative crafts sessions throughout the Summer holidays, each has its own fun theme.
For more information visit vivacity.org/holidayactivities
Peterborough Public Library
Today to Sat 24 Aug
An Extraordinary Summer Day Out
Discover what’s new at the Zoo this Summer Holiday, with plenty of Zoo babies and some exciting new arrivals, including the first Dingoes in the UK for 20 years!
An extraordinary adventure awaits with over 100 different animal species and lots of fun!
Hamerton Zoo Park, Hamerton, Nr Sawtry, Cambs
Today to Tue 3 Sep
Inflatable fun sessions
Enjoy inflatable fun sessions for the whole family at Jack Hunt Pool & Gym and Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre.
Have a blast on the inflatable course at Jack Hunt or take a tumble in our 1 and 2 man zorbs at Regional. Take a look below to find out more.
To find out more visit vivacity.org/holidayactivities
Jack Hunt Pool & Gym, Ledbury Road, Netherton, Peterborough
Fri 23 Aug, Tue 27 Aug, Thu 29 Aug, Fri 30 Aug
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill - Summer of Family Fun: Go Geocaching!
Turn a walk into a family adventure and search for our secret geocaches. Theres plenty more to experience this summer!
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge
Fri 23 Aug, Fri 30 Aug
Museum Adventures at Heffers with Hidden Tales
Come to Heffers children’s department this August for some amazing activities with the team behind the exciting new museum adventure book, Hidden Tales!
Heffers Bookshop 20 Trinity Street Cambridge
Fri 23 Aug
Peckover House and Garden - Alice in Wonderland Garden Party
We are holding a Mad Hatters Tea Party to celebrate the world of books!
There will be games to play including flamingo croquet and a mad hatters hat toss, before settling down for our tea party to enjoy wonderland themed food.
We invite you to create a mad hat for the event, with best hat winning a prize.
Peckover House and Garden, North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 1JR
Fri 23 Aug 19
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve - Storytime: Wondrous Tales of a Giant Peach
Aunt Spiker has moved into Fen Cottage and she has banned all bugs from the garden. Can you help save the bugs in our peachy adventure' Storytelling and simple crafts for our younger visitors, most suitable for pre-school children and up to age 7.
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely,
Fri 23 Aug
Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening
A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening.
Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.
Friends Meeting House
The Aldren Wright Room (1st Floor)
12 Jesus Lane
Cambridge
Fri 23 Aug, Fri 13 Sep, Fri 4 Oct
Wimpole Estate - Wimpole Renewables Ground Source Heat Pump Tour
An opportunity to find out more about our recently installed heating system. Until last year, Wimpole was using around 35,000 litres of oil each year to heat the Hall and Old Rectory Restaurant. Last year we installed a ground source heat pump which uses one third of the energy used by our old oil burners.
Wimpole Estate, Arrington, Royston
Sat 24 Aug, Tue 27 Aug, Tue 24 Sep
Cambridge District Art Circle Art Exhibition
Summer Exhibition at Grantchester Village Hall, Saturday 24 to Monday 26th August 2019, (Bank holiday weekend) 10.00am - 5.30pm The Exhibition will have both framed and unframed work, as well as cards. Visitors could purchase refreshments and delicious home-made cakes (including gluten-free).
Grantchester Village Hall, High Street, Grantchester, Cambridge
Sat 24 Aug 19 to Mon 26 Aug