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Things to do in Cambridge

There are 87 things to do recorded in and around Cambridge, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and art galleries. Part of Cambridgeshire in Eastern, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 53 are free to visit, 41 are indoor options for a wet day, 46 are outdoors and 54 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Cambridge include Shepreth Wildlife Park, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, The Polar Museum and Whipple Museum of the History Of Science, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Ely and Peterborough are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Cambridge

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Spotted Giraffe and Tree Boathouse.
    45 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.
    24 places
  3. 03
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Primavera and Mr & Mrs Clarks Gallery.
    6 places
  4. 04
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Jesus Green Lido and Sheeps Green Learner Pool.
    4 places
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Partyman World of Play and Whale Of A Time.
    2 places
  6. 06
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including tenpin.
    1 place

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids54Indoor Things to Do41

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Cambridge?

This guide maps 87 places to visit in and around Cambridge. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Cambridge?

Recognisable names near Cambridge include Shepreth Wildlife Park, Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences and The Polar Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Cambridge?

53 of the places listed for Cambridge are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Cambridge on a rainy day?

41 indoor options are recorded near Cambridge — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Cambridge kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.