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What’s On Things to do, places to go and fun to be had for kids of all ages in Cambridgeshire

Spring Gardens

WHERE: Chippenham Park Gardens WHEN: Until 16th May: 10.00 – 16.00 Chippenham Park Gardens will be open to view their breathtaking display of spring gardens. Over 40 acres of garden, lakes, canals and wilderness. Delicious food and refreshments will be available for takeaway from the Potting Shed Cafe.

Adult £5; Children FREE (Cash only) www.chippenhamparkgardens. info/opening-dates

CAMBRIDGE AQUAPARK, HANNAM’S WAKE HUB

WHERE: Cambridge WHEN: From 22nd May Newly expanded, inflatable obstacle course for summer fun with your family and friends. Price includes lifejacket and wetsuit. All sessions must be pre-booked online. £20pp/hour

www.cambridgeaquapark.com 01353 886955

WHERE: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows WHEN: 14th & 24th May, 14th & 28th June,10-11.30 A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a messy craft activity, time to explore the beautiful outdoors, story and song time.

2+ years. £3.50 www.nenepark.org.uk/ferry-meadows 01733 234193

Family Orienteering

WHERE: Cherry Hinton Hall Park (May) and Hinchingbrooke Country Park (June) WHEN: 15th May and 26th June – 1-3pm An easy, fun way for juniors and families to try orienteering. Three different courses and friendly advice to get you started. Pre-registration essential - no entries accepted on the day.

Family groups £5; Child £2 www.waoc.org.uk

When replying to adverts or listings, please mention Families Cambridgeshire

Flying Days: Standing Together

WHERE: IWM Duxford WHEN: 22nd May: 10.00 – 18.00 The Duxford Air Shows team have been working hard to create a series of great day out, aerial display events. They will bring you the best of flying, aerial choreography, storytelling and conservation success stories from IWM Duxford - all wrapped in to thrilling flying displays.

From £14.25 (children under 5 free) www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/ events/may-flying-day-one

Messy Church

WHERE: Queen Mary Centre, Wisbech WHEN: 15th May & 12th June: 15.30-17.30 Have fun making crafts, hearing bible stories and doing church in a creative way. All finished off with a home-cooked meal!

FREE - donations welcome www.messywisbech.org.uk

HISTORIC DUXFORD: THE TOUR

WHERE: IWM Duxford WHEN: Until 16th May Make the most of your Duxford Outdoors visit, with an intimate tour (groups of up to six individuals) from one of their expert guides. Learn more about the history of Duxford’s grounds and gain insight into the different buildings on site, from when they were built to what they were used for.

£15 per adult, £5 per child (age 5-16) plus admission charges www.iwm.org.uk/events/

Audley End Wildlife Week

WHERE: Audley End Railway WHEN: 29th May – 6th June Featuring Bug Hotels, Wormery’s, Bird Boxes, Ant Houses and much more, your children will learn an abundance of knowledge (which they can record on their Wildlife Week Worksheet) as they venture through the NEW Nature Corner. Also includes Train Ride, Fairy and Elf Walk, Interactive Show and Adventure Play Area.

From £6.75 (children under 1 free) Booking essential. www.audley-end-railway.co.uk

Clip’n Climb, Cambridge

WHERE: Cambridge WHEN: May & June Clip ‘n Climb is suitable for everyone from 4 years upwards and is the ultimate fun and healthy activity for you to enjoy with your friends and family. Pre-booking essential.

Prices start at £10.00 www.clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk

Terrific Tray Bakes for Kids

WHERE: Cambridge Cookery, Cambridge WHEN: 2nd June – 10.00 – 12.30 Perfect for keen bakers, (generally aged 7-11 but they leave the decision to parents) you make 3 of their most popular cakes in their café: apple, lemon drizzle and raspberry roll. Full recipe packs included and cake to bring home. £45

www.cambridgecookery.com/ cook/classes 01223 247620

Little Bugs Club – Great Fen

WHERE: Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights WHEN: May / June – Fridays (Term-time): 10.30 – 12.00 A fantastic introduction to the natural world for pre-school children. Each weekly session is packed with activities, walks and games….be prepared to get mucky. £4 per child.

Pre-booking essential www.wildlifebcn.org 01487 710420

WHERE: Cambourne Nature Reserve WHEN: 11th June – 9th July: 9.30 – 11.30 Join Wildlife Adventurer Rebecca Neal for a series of strolls around Cambourne Nature Reserve The 5 weekly sessions are designed to support the wellbeing of the adults, as well as provide activities and resources to engage children (18 months – 4 years) in outdoor nature-related activities.

www.wildlifebcn.org/events/

ROSES

WHERE: Chippenham Park Gardens WHEN: Sunday 13th June: 10.00 – 16.00 Perfect opportunity to explore the most beautiful of rose gardens and rose terrace, along with a sneak peek into their Summer gardens. Delicious refreshments are served in the licensed Potting Shed Cafe.

Adult £5; Children FREE (Cash only) www.chippenhamparkgardens. info/opening-dates

Honk! The Musical

WHERE: Dean’s Garden, Ely Cathedral WHEN: 20th – 25th July: Performed in the beautiful grounds of The Dean’s Garden, this year’s open-air theatre Olivier Award Winning Musical ‘Honk!’ is one not to be missed. With clever, inspiring songs and a whole lot of heart, this charming reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's “The Ugly Duckling” will quack you up and bring a smile to your beak! From £15

kdtheatre.co.uk/honk-themusical/ 01353 725026

Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre

WHERE: Stow Bardolph WHEN: May & June Make friends with a wide variety of tame animals and experience all their young at close quarters throughout the season as well as enjoying their adventure playground. Why not make a day of it and visit their Tea Room to enjoy a homemade lunch with a delicious piece of cake. 01366 382162

www.churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

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