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Six weeks of summer fun in Cambridgeshire
Normal admission prices apply. There is no additional charge unless otherwise stated. B = Booking required. Activities are available throughout normal opening times unless otherwise stated. Visit the website for details.
School’s out and the sun is shining. We have pulled together just some of the many family friendly activities at our places to help you plan your summer and keep the kids busy.
From bug hunts to bike rides and outdoor theatre to archery, there is something for everyone. Don’t forget to tick off lots of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ along the way.
Many of our places are open every day of the week with lots more family friendly adventures to be discovered.
Visit the website nationaltrust.org.uk to find out more.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday22nd July 23rd 24th 25th
Wimpole EstateNo. 30 Scavenger HuntPick up a leaflet in the ticket office and go on your own nature themed Scavenger Hunt and tick off one of your 50 things.
26thHoughton Mill No. 32 Float in a boat
27thAnglesey AbbeyDesign your own adventureKick off your summer of family fun as we launch our new ‘Design Your Own Adventure’ guide, setting you up for a summer of fun. 9.30am – 5.30pm. £2.50 per child
28thWicken FenNo. 11 Explore on wheels Cycle out on one of our cycle trails. Bike hire is available for the whole family.
29thHoughton MillGuided Mill TourDiscover the history and milling process of the impressive 18th century working mill.11.30am & 1.30pm
30thAnglesey AbbeyTracks and Trails TuesdayLearn about the tracks and trails found in our woodland and who they belong to. £1 per child
31stHoughton MillMilling AfternoonExperience the sights, sounds and smells of the working mill in action as we mill fresh stoneground flour.
1st AugustWicken FenFairies and PixiesJoin the fairies and pixies as they come out of hiding to help little creatures survive.10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm £6.50 per child. B
2ndWimpole EstateNo. 41 Help a plant growHead to the Gardener’s Cottage and make your very own pot and plant to take home and watch it grow.
3rdAnglesey AbbeyStorytelling SaturdayListen to a different story each Saturday in our woodland storytelling circle.10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm £3.75 per child. B
4th
5thWimpole EstateHome FarmVisit the farm and learn how we look after our rare breed animals. Try grooming the donkey, feeding the piglets, or milking the buckets.
6thWicken FenWatercolour WorkshopPaint the natural world of Wicken Fen in watercolour.Age 8+ £6.75 per child. B
7thAnglesey AbbeyWild Art WednesdayEvery Wednesday get creative, using natural materials to create your own wild art masterpieces.
8th 9thAnglesey AbbeyGo GeocachingTurn a walk into a family adventure and search for our secret geocaches.
10thHoughton Mill No. 3Camp outdoors
11thWimpole Estate Outdoor Theatre - Sense and Sensibility with The PantaloonsEnjoy this Jane Austen classic as you have never seen it before. 7.30pm. £16/£10. B
12thAnglesey Abbey No. 4 Build a DenDesigning DensDrop in to the Discovery Cabin every Monday for our top tips on den design, then make your dream dens come true.
13thWicken FenStorytime: Wondrous Tales of a Giant PeachHelp Aunt Spiker save the bugs in our ‘peachy’ adventure!10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm £4.25 per child. B
14thWimpole Estate No. 12 Have fun with sticks
15thAnglesey Abbey Bug detectives Every Thursday take a closer look at creepy crawlies in the Discovery Cabin and make your own insect home. 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm £3.00 per child. B
16th 17thWimpole EstateNo. 30 Scavenger HuntJoin our nature themed Scavenger Hunt and tick off one of your 50 things.
18thAnglesey AbbeyVisit Lode Mill Watch the giant waterwheel turn and have a go at grinding your own flour.
19thWicken Fen No. 31 Make friends with a bug
20thHoughton MillCrafty TuesdaysDrop in to our hands-on family craft events.1pm – 4pm
21stAnglesey AbbeyHoe FenTest your balance on our new leaping logs and have an adventure in the wildlife discovery area.
22ndWicken FenMud, glorious MudPrepare to get dirty investigating the qualities of the fenland mud. 10.30am & 1.30pm. £6.50 B
23rdPeckover House*Alice in Wonderland Garden PartyEnjoy a game of flamingo croquet and a mad hatter’s hat toss along with wonderland themed food. 1pm – 4pm. £18/£6 B
24thAnglesey AbbeyStorytelling SaturdayListen to a story in our woodland storytelling circle.10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm £3.75 per child. B
25thWimpole EstateSunday strollJoin us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole.
26thHoughton Mill No. 16 Wear a wild crown
27th 28thWicken FenPond DippingDiscover the amazing creatures that live in the water. 10.30am, 11.15am, 12noon, 1.45pm & 2.30pm. £4.25 per child. B
29thAnglesey Abbey Brilliant birds Every Thursday help us feed the birds and make your own bird feeder. 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pm £3.00 per child. B
30th 31stWimpole EstateOutdoor theatre - MacbethEnjoy a picnic in the marquee garden while watching this infamous Scottish tale. 7.30pm. £16/£10. B
1st SeptemberHoughton MillMilling afternoonExperience the sights, sounds and smells as stoneground flour is freshly ground. 1-5pm