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Great Fen Creatures of the Night
Sat 15 Aug 26
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Address: Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights PE26 2RS
Treat the children to a special late night to see how this beautiful nature reserve in Ramsey Heights comes alive after dark...
Ballroom & Sequence with Chris Powell
Sat 15 Aug 26
Hiam Sports and Social Club, Putney Hill Road, Prickwillow, Ely. Cambs. CB7 4UU
50/50 Ballroom & Sequence Dance with live music at Hiam Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Road, Prickwillow, Ely CB7 4UU
Hiam holds a ballroom and...
Bon appétit! St Ives care home to host food festival
Fri 7 Aug 26
London Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives PE27 5EX
With festival season officially under way, a care home in St Ives is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Bon appétit! Cambridge care home to host food festival
Fri 7 Aug 26
Heathlands House Care Home, Bullen Close, Cambridge CB1 8YU
With festival season officially under way, a care home in Cambridge is welcoming the local community for a fun-filled afternoon of food and...
Bon appétit! Wisbech care home to host festival for local community
Thu 6 Aug 26
99 Barton Road
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire PE13 4TF
On Thursday 6th August from 5pm, Care UK’s Barton Manor will open its doors to families and neighbours for a food festival, inviting guests to tuck...
Tea Dance with David Last
Sun 2 Aug 26
HIAM Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Rd, Prickwillow, Ely CB7 4UU
50/50 Ballroom & Sequence Sunday Tea dance with live music
Note: re 50/50, at HIAM we ask all our musicians to play the same number of Ballroom...
Netherhall Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug 26
Netherhall Manor, Soham CB7 5AB
An elegant English garden, touched with antiquity, and for those fond of old fashioned plants, a veritable joy...
Preachers Passing - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug 26
Preachers Passing, Huntingdon PE28 0JT
A ¾ acre garden fits into its pastoral setting. Near the house, parterre, courtyard and terrace offer formality; but beyond, prairie planting leads...
Owl Pellet Dissection for Adults
Sat 1 Aug 26
Great Fen Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights PE26 2RS
Join us to dissect an owl pellet at the Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre in Ramsey Heights. Pellets have been retrieved from the Great Fen and you...
Magic of Thailand Festival in Cambridge
Sat 1 Aug 26
Parker’s Piece, A603, Cambridge CB1 1NA
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker's Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously...
Mike Gunn headlines our comedy night at Jesus Green Lido
Fri 24 Jul 26
Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 3AX
We're doing an outdoor gig at Jesus Green Lido!
And our headline act is Mike Gunn!
Early in his career Mike was supporting the likes of...
St. Ives Youth Theatre presents Back To The 80's
Wed 22 Jul 26
Burgess Hall, St. Ives PE27 6WU
St. Ives Youth Theatre presents Back To The 80’s from 22nd-25th July, at the Burgess Hall, St. Ives.
Join Corey Palmer as he reminisces on his...
The Walled Garden, Blatherwycke Estate - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul 26
The Walled Garden, Blatherwycke Estate, Peterborough PE8 6YW
Blatherwycke Hall was demolished in the 1940s, and its gardens were lost. In 2011, renovation of the derelict 4 acre walled garden began...
Summer Artisan Fayre - Sunday 19 July - Upwell Hall - PE14 9AB
Sun 19 Jul 26
Upwell Hall, New Road PE14 9AB
A wonderful collection of carefully curated Fenland & East Anglian artists, creators & makers who are selling their work, demonstrating their crafts...
Ballroom & Sequence with David Ingley
Sat 18 Jul 26
HIAM Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Rd, Prickwillow, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4UU
Saturday night 50/50 Ballroom & sequence Dance
Re 50/50: at HIAM we ask all our musicians to play the same number of Ballroom and Sequence dances...
Eddington Carnival
Fri 17 Jul 26
Eddington Cricket Field
Cambridge CB3 1AA
Eddington Carnival
Friday 17th – Saturday 18th July 2026
Eddington Cricket Field, Cambridge, CB3 1AA
Eddington Carnival is back this summer with...
Grand Opening of Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Upwell
Sun 12 Jul 26
gcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Upwell, 145 School Road, Upwell PE14 9ES
Grand Opening of Longcroft Upwell: 12 – 2pm, Sunday 12th July 2026
The official opening of Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Upwell will take place on...
Cambridge Concert Orchestra – a concert to celebrate Living Composers
Sat 11 Jul 26
West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP
To raise funds for Richard’s Music Therapy.
Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills.
To include:
Danzón No...
Green End Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
Green End Farm, Cambridge CB24 3DW
Tucked away from view, Green End Farm gardens are continually transforming. The clever design encourages both exploration and relaxation, and the...
Cambridge Bead Fair - Free Entry & Refreshments! Sunday 5th July 2026
Sun 5 Jul 26
Harston Village Hall, 20 High Street, Harston CB22 7PX
Sunday 5th July 2026
Beads & pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many semi precious beads for making great jewellery, just imported by MrBead -...
Tea Dance with David Last
Sun 5 Jul 26
Hiam Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Road. Prickwillow, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4UU
TEA DANCE with live music
50/50 Ballroom & sequence Tea dance at Hiam Sports & Social Club in Prickwillow, Ely...
38 Norfolk Terrace - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Jul 26
38 Norfolk Terrace, Cambridge CB1 2NG
This lavish Moroccan style, small paved courtyard garden, in the middle of the city, has masses of colour in raised beds and pots, backed by oriental...
Little Oak - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Jul 26
Little Oak, Cambridge CB24 5HG
An acre garden displaying many different areas and planting schemes with a range of annual, herbaceous and perennial beds, productive kitchen garden,...
Great Fen Little Bugs
Wed 1 Jul 26
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Address: Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights PE26 2RS
Calling all mini-wildlife explorers...Little Bugs is here! Come and join us for a fun morning of exploration and discovery here on the wonderful...
Stapleford Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
Stapleford Village Gardens, Cambridge CB22 5BH
So much interest in these contrasting gardens. At 5 Priams Way there is lots of colour, unusual plants, a pond and playful design...
King's College Fellows' Garden and Provost's Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
King's College Fellows' Garden and Provost's Garden, Cambridge CB2 1ST
Fellows' Garden is a fine example of a Victorian garden with rare specimen trees. Rond Pont entrance leads to a small woodland walk, herbaceous...
Echoes of Change in the Great Fen
Sun 28 Jun 26
Wildlife Trust Countryside Centre, Address: Ramsey Heights Nature Reserve, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights PE26 2RS
An exciting multimedia exhibition exploring the changing landscapes, histories and folklore of the Fens through image, sound, story and...
Sissons Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Sissons Barn, Peterborough PE6 7NT
A thoughtfully designed garden complements the elegant barn, with colourful borders, shaped lawns, and wildflower areas...
Wits End - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Wits End, March PE15 0YJ
A developing garden designed to welcome pollinators and birds, now thriving in its third year. Enjoy a variety of vibrant perennials, a pond with a...
Twin Tarns - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Twin Tarns, Somersham PE28 3EQ
One acre wildlife garden with formal borders, kitchen garden and ponds. There is a large rockery to discover and mini woodland to explore...
Ely Consort - Psalms, Spirituals & Sonnets
Sat 27 Jun 26
St Mary's Church, High Street, Burwell CB25 0HB
Ely Consort will be singing a programme of joyful music for the summer in a concert at Burwell Church on Saturday 27 June, 7.30pm...
Wrights Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Wrights Farm, Huntingdon PE28 0JW
A substantial garden in a rural setting taking advantage of countryside views. Varied borders with bee and butterfly friendly planting...
Percussion Workshop
Sat 27 Jun 26
Whittlesey Library, 31 Market Street PE7 1BA
Recommended for All Ages 0-104yrs.
Discover the vibrant rhythms of the Africa! A hands-on percussion workshop led by Pan-African musician...
A splash of summer fun on offer at Cambridge care home open day
Sat 27 Jun 26
442 Bullen Close
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB1 8YU
A care home in Cambridge is inviting the local community to attend its summer open day, complete with cocktails and canapés...
Moving on up! Here’s how you can part-exchange your home in Cambridge
Sat 27 Jun 26
All Saints Gardens, Haslingfield Road, Barrington, Cambridge CB22 7AE
A housebuilder in Cambridge is hosting a special event to help homebuyers in the region move up the property ladder without the usual hassle...
Leisure Land - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
Leisure Land, Ely CB6 2AX
Nestled in the fenland landscape, Leisure Land has been developed by its owners over the last five years, creating a quiet oasis within the fenland...
Ballroom and Sequence with Mark Spafford - Cancelled
Sat 27 Jun 26
HIAM Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Rd, Prickwillow, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4UU
Saturday night 50/50 Ballroom & sequence Dance
Re 50/50: at HIAM we ask all our musicians to play the same number of Ballroom and Sequence dances...
Nigel Kennedy - Virtuoso
Thu 25 Jun 26
NEW THEATRE PETERBOROUGH
46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RS
Nigel Kennedy, one of the most distinctive and influential violinists of his generation, returns home to the UK with Virtuoso, his first major...
The Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare at the Towers
Tue 23 Jun 26
Buckden Towers, High St, Buckden, St. Neots PE19 5TA
Why is The Comedy of Errors the most 'Shakespeare' of the Shakespeare comedies? Well...because it’s got two sets of identical twins...
Father's Day at Waresley Park
Sun 21 Jun 26
Waresley Park Estate,
Gamlingay Road,
Waresley SG19 3DD
This summer, the solstice falls on Father’s Day, making it the perfect opportunity to gather with family, spend time outdoors and enjoy the Estate at...
Summer Solstice at Waresley Park
Sun 21 Jun 26
Waresley Park Estate,Gamlingay Road,Waresley SG19 3DD
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a full day of wild swimming, lakeside movement, sauna, paddleboarding, seasonal food and family time by...
Old Farm Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Old Farm Cottage, St Neots PE19 5JA
Terraced and formal flower beds surrounding a thatched house and leading to three acres of orchard, grassland, woodland and wetland maintained for...
Ballroom & Sequence with Chris Johnson
Sat 20 Jun 26
HIAM Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Rd, Prickwillow, Ely CB7 4UU
Saturday night 50/50 Ballroom & sequence dance with live music
Re 50/50: at HIAM we ask all our musicians to play the same number of Ballroom and...
NIHR East of England Patient and Public Involvement Showcase
Tue 16 Jun 26
Atrium & Seminar Room, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, University of Cambridge Campus, Puddicombe Way, Cambridge CB2 0AW
Join us for this free in-person event for members of the public, carers, patients and research staff. The showcase is part of NIHR20, celebrating 20...
Sawston Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
Sawston Gardens, Sawston CB22 3HY
Eight very different inspirational gardens, new large garden Pampisford Place in adjacent Pampisford features a run of colourful planters, a newly...
Great Fen Ecotour
Sat 13 Jun 26
Great Fen Countryside Centre, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights PE26 2RS
Join us on this exciting wildlife tour of the Great Fen, a unique area that was part of the last wilderness in lowland England...
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight
Sat 13 Jun 26
Ely Cathedral, Ely CB7 4DL
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Ely Cathedral
The...
Daniel Sinclair - The Hypnotist & Mind Reader LIVE
Sat 13 Jun 26
Huntingdon Commemoration Hall, Huntingdon PE29 3AQ
JOIN ONE OF THE UK’S TOP STAGE HYPNOTISTS & MIND READERS - DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END
Blending truly jaw-dropping moments, comedy and music,...
Crafts Village at the Ely Arts Festival Fun Day on Saturday 13 June
Sat 13 Jun 26
Jubilee Gardens (by the river), Jubilee Terrace, Ely CB7 4BJ
ENJOY a WONDERFUL SELECTION of ARTS & CRAFTS stalls with ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS throughout the day!
Blended Monkey are curating and managing this...
Burwell Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Burwell Village Gardens, Burwell CB25 0HB
New this year, Carpenter's Lodge is an interesting variety of planting 'rooms', cottage, scented and gravel...
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Things to do around Cambridgeshire
If you're planning a day out in Cambridgeshire, this charming county in South East England offers a wealth of activities for all ages. From historic sites to outdoor adventures, here are some delightful options:
1. Kings College, Cambridge:
- Probably the most recognisable of Cambridge University’s colleges, Kings College was founded by King Henry VI in 1441. The college exudes majesty and is a special place to wander through. Visitors love photographing the iconic Front Court. However, the most impressive part of the college is Kings College Chapel. Completed in 1515, it's still regarded as one of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture in the country. The Renaissance-era stained glass windows are also worth admiring. No trip to Cambridgeshire would be complete without visiting a couple of the university colleges, and Kings College is arguably the pick of the bunch.
2. Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely:
- Oliver Cromwell, known for his role in overthrowing King Charles I, was born in Cambridgeshire and lived in the city of Ely from 1636 until 1647. His house from this period has now been turned into a small museum, dedicated to both the man himself and the Fens, which were long ago drained. There’s also an Escape Room at Oliver Cromwell’s house, where you and your friends or family can try to solve the clues to escape from Cromwell’s office. It's a great idea for one of the best days out in Cambridgeshire, especially when it's raining.
3. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge:
- The Fitzwilliam Museum is completely free to enter, making it great for families looking for budget-friendly days out in Cambridgeshire. Explore its diverse exhibits, from art and antiquities to rare manuscripts. The museum houses works by famous artists like Titian, Rembrandt, and Turner. It's a cultural gem in the heart of Cambridge.
4. Trinity College, Cambridge:
- Another iconic Cambridge University college, Trinity College, boasts beautiful gardens and historic architecture. Don't miss the Wren Library, which houses rare books and manuscripts, including a first edition of Isaac Newton's "Principia Mathematica." Stroll through the Great Court and soak in the scholarly atmosphere.
5. Peterborough Cathedral:
- Nearby Peterborough is often overlooked, but it boasts a splendid cathedral. Peterborough Cathedral is a magnificent example of Norman architecture, with its stunning West Front and intricate fan vaulting. Explore its history, climb the tower for panoramic views, and attend a choral evensong for a truly memorable experience.
Remember, Cambridgeshire offers a mix of history, culture, and intriguing attractions – perfect for an enriching day out!
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1. Kings College, Cambridge:
- Probably the most recognisable of Cambridge University’s colleges, Kings College was founded by King Henry VI in 1441. The college exudes majesty and is a special place to wander through. Visitors love photographing the iconic Front Court. However, the most impressive part of the college is Kings College Chapel. Completed in 1515, it's still regarded as one of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture in the country. The Renaissance-era stained glass windows are also worth admiring. No trip to Cambridgeshire would be complete without visiting a couple of the university colleges, and Kings College is arguably the pick of the bunch.
2. Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely:
- Oliver Cromwell, known for his role in overthrowing King Charles I, was born in Cambridgeshire and lived in the city of Ely from 1636 until 1647. His house from this period has now been turned into a small museum, dedicated to both the man himself and the Fens, which were long ago drained. There’s also an Escape Room at Oliver Cromwell’s house, where you and your friends or family can try to solve the clues to escape from Cromwell’s office. It's a great idea for one of the best days out in Cambridgeshire, especially when it's raining.
3. Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge:
- The Fitzwilliam Museum is completely free to enter, making it great for families looking for budget-friendly days out in Cambridgeshire. Explore its diverse exhibits, from art and antiquities to rare manuscripts. The museum houses works by famous artists like Titian, Rembrandt, and Turner. It's a cultural gem in the heart of Cambridge.
4. Trinity College, Cambridge:
- Another iconic Cambridge University college, Trinity College, boasts beautiful gardens and historic architecture. Don't miss the Wren Library, which houses rare books and manuscripts, including a first edition of Isaac Newton's "Principia Mathematica." Stroll through the Great Court and soak in the scholarly atmosphere.
5. Peterborough Cathedral:
- Nearby Peterborough is often overlooked, but it boasts a splendid cathedral. Peterborough Cathedral is a magnificent example of Norman architecture, with its stunning West Front and intricate fan vaulting. Explore its history, climb the tower for panoramic views, and attend a choral evensong for a truly memorable experience.
Remember, Cambridgeshire offers a mix of history, culture, and intriguing attractions – perfect for an enriching day out!