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Best Things To Do With Kids in Cambridgeshire This Summer
Looking for the best things to do with kids in Cambridgeshire during the summer holidays?
Whether you're searching for exciting family days out, outdoor adventures, wildlife attractions or reliable school holiday childcare, Cambridgeshire offers plenty of opportunities to keep children active, entertained and engaged throughout the summer break.
From country parks and historic landmarks to family attractions, nature reserves and activity camps, there's something for every family to enjoy across Cambridgeshire this summer.
Explore Cambridgeshire's Parks and Outdoor Spaces
Cambridgeshire is home to some fantastic green spaces that are perfect for family adventures during the school holidays.
Popular choices include:
Wimpole Estate, Roystone
Ferry Meadows Country Park, Peterborough
Milton Country Park, Cambridge
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve, St Neots
Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Huntingdon
The RSPB Ouse Fen Nature Reserve, between Willingham and Earith
These locations offer playgrounds, walking trails, cycling routes, picnic areas and opportunities for children to explore nature and wildlife.
Family Attractions and Adventure Days Out in Cambridgeshire
If you're looking for memorable family days out, Cambridgeshire has a wide variety of attractions suitable for all ages.
Popular family attractions include:
Shepreth Wildlife Park, Royston
Sacrewell Farm, Peterborough
Hamerton Zoo Park, Sawtry
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum, Waterbeach
Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Cambridge
These attractions combine education, outdoor play, animal encounters and interactive experiences that children love.
Discover Cambridge with the Family
No visit to Cambridgeshire is complete without exploring Cambridge itself.
Popular family-friendly activities include:
Punting on the River Cam
Exploring Cambridge's historic colleges
Walking along The Backs
Visiting museums and galleries
Family cycling routes around the city
Cambridge offers a unique blend of history, culture and outdoor activities that appeal to both children and adults.
Water Activities and Outdoor Summer Fun
When the weather warms up, many families search for:
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Popular options include:
Grafham Water, Grafham
Ferry Meadows water activities, Peterborough
Jesus Green lido, Cambridge
Kayaking and paddleboarding experiences
Family boating trips
Water-based activities remain among the most popular summer holiday attractions across the county.
Free Things To Do With Kids in Cambridgeshire
Not every school holiday activity needs to be expensive.
Some excellent free family activities include:
Nature walks
Wildlife spotting
Cycling trails
Park playgrounds
Community summer events
Outdoor treasure hunts
Exploring local villages and green spaces
Cambridgeshire's parks, nature reserves and countryside make it easy to enjoy affordable family adventures throughout the summer holidays.
Looking for Summer Holiday Childcare in Cambridgeshire?
While family days out are fantastic, many parents also need flexible childcare during the six-week summer break.
That's where Barracudas Activity Camps can help.
Barracudas Summer Camps in Cambridgeshire
Barracudas provides action-packed summer holiday camps for children aged 4–14 years, offering over 80 activities and six sessions every day. With a full day of day of fun from 8.30am to 5.30pm (and extended hours available to add from 8am to 6pm), our camps offer the perfect solution for busy families. Children stay active, build confidence, make new friends and try exciting activities in safe, high-quality school facilities.
Barracudas Camp Locations in Cambridgeshire
Families can book Barracudas summer camps at locations across Cambridgeshire, including:
Barracudas expanded its Cambridge provision with camps at both St Faith's School and Long Road Sixth Form College to meet local demand.
Activities Children Love
With premium activities such as motor sports, archery and bouncy castles at every locations, children can enjoy a winning combination of activities including:
Archery
Sports and team games
Dance and drama
Arts and crafts
Swimming
Aqua activities
Adventure games
Motorsports activities
Team challenges
Barracudas camps offer a huge variety of activities, helping children stay active, develop confidence and make new friends throughout the school holidays.
Why Cambridgeshire Parents Choose Barracudas
Parents often search for:
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Barracudas camps are Ofsted registered, operate in high-quality school facilities and provide flexible childcare options with extended hours available for working families. Children aged 4–14 years can choose from a wide range of activities every day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the best family days out in Cambridgeshire?
A: Popular attractions include Shepreth Wildlife Park, Wimpole Estate, Hamerton Zoo Park, Sacrewell Farm, Grafham Water and the many family-friendly attractions in Cambridge.
Q: What can children do during the Cambridgeshire summer holidays?
A: Children can enjoy wildlife parks, outdoor adventures, cycling, water activities, creative workshops, sports programmes and organised activity camps.
Q: Are there summer camps in Cambridgeshire?
A: Yes. Barracudas operates summer activity camps in Cambridge (St Faith's), Cambridge (Long Road), Ely and Huntingdon for children aged 4–14 years.
Q: What are the best free things to do with kids in Cambridgeshire?
A: Country parks, nature reserves, playgrounds, cycling trails, community events and countryside walks provide excellent free family activities throughout the summer holidays.
