Heritage Open Day: This September, Cambridge Access Surgery (CAS) invites you to explore our Open Garden and Art Gallery as part of the Open... more >

125 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8HB

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Heritage Open Day: FREE admission for all! Come along and see what's on offer at our museum showcasing the history of the Cambridgeshire Fens... more >

Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

March Station in the 40s

Heritage Open Day: Learn about station life during the war years Come and out about the role March Station played during WWII... more >

Platform 2, March Railway Station, Station Road, March PE15 8SQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Cambridgeshire

Ely Masonic Hall Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Visit Ely is thrilled to be able to work with the Ely Masonic Hall and see this building open to the general public... more >

27 Silver Street, Ely CB7 4JF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Holy Trinity Church, Orton Longueville

Heritage Open Day: Holy Trinity Church will be open for the wider community to look around our lovely 13th century church... more >

Holy Trinity Church, The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary's Church, March

Heritage Open Day: St Maryâ€™s church will be open to welcome visitors on the Cambridgeshire â€˜Ride and Strideâ€™ event as well as welcoming all... more >

St Mary’s Church, Wisbech Road, Westry, March PE15 0BA

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Stained Glass Museum: Free Open Day & Evening

Heritage Open Day: Explore our beautiful gallery filled with over 130 illuminated stained glass windows, viewable at eye level... more >

The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely CB7 4DL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Exploring Ely Cathedral Physick Garden

Heritage Open Day: Exploring the ways in which the medieval monks of Ely used plants and herbs for healing... more >

The College, Ely CB7 4DL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ely Cathedral - Evening Cathedral Highlights Tours

Heritage Open Day: Join our experienced guides and explore the spectacular Nave, beautiful Lady Chapel and Presbytery of Ely Cathedral... more >

Ely Cathedral, The Chapter House, Ely CB7 4DL

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints Parish Church, St Ives

Heritage Open Day: This is an early 15th century church built over the original Saxon church in the village of Slepe (the former name of St Ives)... more >

All Saints Parish Church, Church Street, St Ives PE27 6DG

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Ives Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: On the first floor of the Town Hall the Council Chamber will be open, where you can hear the history and see the Civic Regalia... more >

Market Hill, The Old Riverport, St Ives PE27 5AL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Holt Island Nature Reserve

Heritage Open Day: Holt Island Nature Reserve is a 7 acre oasis of tranquillity in the centre of St Ives... more >

Holt Island Nature Reserve, Church Street, St Ives PE27 6DG

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Norris Museum

Heritage Open Day: Opened in 1933 to house the antiquarian collections of Herbert Norris who left them to the town of St Ives... more >

The Norris Museum, The Broadway, St Ives PE27 5BX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Wisbech St Peter and St Paul Church

Heritage Open Day: Climb the tower to the ringing chamber and the bells (roof is not open), have a go at bellringing... more >

Wisbech Parish Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Love Lane, Wisbech PE13 1HP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Prayer & Education Centre of St Ives & Hunts

Heritage Open Day: Visitor access is to the Mosque entrance and public hall. There is no admittance to the prayer area... more >

38 Broadway, St Ives PE27 5BN

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Ives Methodist Church

Heritage Open Day: The Church has recently been refurbished. There is a textile hanging in the Church completed during Covid, designed and executed..... more >

St Ives Methodist Church, 4 The Waits, St Ives PE27 5BY

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Ives Masonic Hall

Heritage Open Day: A guided visit with a history of the building and an explanation of Freemasonry. We are a charitable organisation that gives to..... more >

St Ives Masonic Hall, Wellington Street, St Ives PE27 5AZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Octavia Hill Birthplace House

Heritage Open Day: Octavia Hill was a social reformer with ideas still relevant today. Her work was to develop better housing, helping people help..... more >

7-8 South Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Tydd Pumping Station - Open Day

Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit the North Level District Internal Drainage Board's Pumping Station at Tydd Gote to learn about... more >

Tydd Pumping Station, Station Road, Tydd, Wisbech PE13 5RE

Sat 14 Sep 24

The History of Parson Drove and the Heritage of John Peck - an Exceptional Fenman

Heritage Open Day: The Friends of St John, Parson Drove and The John Peck Society invite you to celebrate the heritage of John Peck, 19th century... more >

St Johns Church, 317 Main Road, Parson Drove, Wisbech PE13 4LF

Sat 14 Sep 24

Medieval Bridge and Chapel, St Ives

Heritage Open Day: For almost a thousand years the medieval bridge over the River Great Ouse was the only access from the south into St Ives for... more >

St Ives Bridge and Chapel, London Road, St Ives PE27 5UW

Sat 14 Sep 24

Faizane E Madina Jamia Masjid St Ives Mosque

Heritage Open Day: The Faizane E Madina Jamia Masjid St Ives Mosque welcomes you to explore and discover more about the Islamic faith and culture... more >

22 Needingworth Road, St Ives PE27 5JN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Sacred Heart Church

Heritage Open Day: Visitors will be able to explore the unique history of 'Pugin's Little Gem' and learn about key people who... more >

Needingworth Road, St Ives PE27 5JT

Sat 14 Sep 24

The Free Church

Heritage Open Day: This St Ives grand 'non-conformist cathedral' was built in the 1860s. In 1980 the St Ives Free Church was totally..... more >

The Free Church, Market Hill, St Ives PE27 5AL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Thorney Heritage Walk

Heritage Open Day: A visit to Thorney. A good look at Thorney Abbey, then a walk through the historic village to the community museum... more >

Thorney Abbey, Abbey Place, Thorney, Peterborough PE6 0QA

Fri 13 Sep 24

Open Day at the Parker Library, Corpus Christi College

Heritage Open Day: The Parker Library will open for Open Cambridge! Come and get to know us and our work on the special collections in Corpus Christi..... more >

The Parker Library, Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RH

Thu 12 Sep 24

Adams Heritage Centre

Heritage Open Day: Adams Heritage Centre - formerly a Victorian Ironmonger Shop in the centre of Littleport with beautiful original interior,... more >

17 Main Street, Littleport, Ely CB6 1PH

Wed 11 Sep 24

Wisbech & Fenland Museum Open Access

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy free entry to the Museum from Wednesday 11 September to Saturday 14 September... more >

Museum Square, Wisbech PE13 1ES

Wed 11 Sep 24

Electric Dreams 2024 - Hertha Ayrton A Shining Light

Heritage Open Day: Join the Women's Engineering Society in their Electric Dreams 2024 series of talks as they celebrate the forming of... more >

Whipple Museum, Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RQ

Tue 10 Sep 24

Frederick Leach: A Well-connected and Much-travelled Cambridge Artworkman

Heritage Open Day: In this talk Shelley Lockwood will introduce you to the life and the beautiful and extensive work of Mr Leach of City Road... more >

Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge CB1 3UZ

Tue 10 Sep 24

History of Baptists in Ramsey

Heritage Open Day: Come and find out about the Baptists in Ramsey and find out the connections with Coventry... more >

Great Whyte Baptist Church, Great Whyte, Ramsey PE26 1HA

Sun 8 Sep 24

Open Day at the Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Join us for our open day to see the beautiful Chapel at the heart of the Wisbech General Cemetery Recently saved and restored, we... more >

26A North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Wisbech General Cemetery Guided Walk

Heritage Open Day: This Autumn guided walk gives an opportunity for people in the community to visit while learning more about the flora and fauna we... more >

26A North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE

Sun 8 Sep 24

The Virtue of Love

Heritage Open Day: Reflection and conversation on the virtue of Love, open to all, presented jointly by the Quaker and Baha'i communities... more >

Quaker Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA

Sun 8 Sep 24

Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse

Heritage Open Day: Once an island in the Fens, this charming former gatehouse is all that remains of the oldest English and once great Benedictine... more >

The Lodge, Ramsey Abbey School, Ramsey, Huntingdon PE26 1DJ

Sun 8 Sep 24

Rothschild Bungalow

Heritage Open Day: Celebrate Woodwalton Fen NNR, birthplace of modern wildlife conservation. Step inside and look around the historic Rothschild..... more >

Woodwalton Fen NNR, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights PE26 2RS

Sun 8 Sep 24

Quaker Meeting Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Cambridge Quakers welcome you to see inside our meeting house and secluded garden for Open Cambridge... more >

Quaker Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Margaret's Church

Heritage Open Day: View the Saxon Stones. Trace your family history. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings. View the Great War memorial and learn about the..... more >

Fletton Avenue, Peterborough PE2 8DE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Abbey House Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Built circa 1578 on the site of an 11th century priory, and now home to a community belonging to the Triratna Buddhist community,... more >

Abbey House, Abbey Road, Cambridge CB5 8HQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Heritage, Sustainability and Education at Great St Mary's

Heritage Open Day: Great St Maryâ€™s has been at the heart of Cambridge for over 800 years, and was central to the founding of the University... more >

Great St Mary’s Church, Senate House Hill, Cambridge CB2 3PQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

From Ely Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament: The Watson Building Stones Collection

Heritage Open Day: Drop into the Department of Earth Sciences and discover an impressive display of building stones, roofing slates, road stones,... more >

Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, The Watson Gallery Common Room, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Church of St Peter-in-Ely

Heritage Open Day: Visit Ely is honoured to be working with St Peters-in-Ely - featuring some remarkable artefacts and ornaments... more >

The Church Room, Broad Street, Ely CB7 4BQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Cambridge Buddhist Centre: Festival Theatre tours and Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Cambridge Buddhist Centre will be opening for visitors and for a look around our unique venue... more >

Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 38 Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8DT

Sat 7 Sep 24

How a Peacock brought Hope to the village

Heritage Open Day: The story of Victorian entrepreneur Thomas Peacock, the Hope Brothers factory, and how it changed the fenland village of... more >

The Littleport Society, The Barn, Main Street, Littleport CB6 1PH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Visit the Landbeach Tithe Barn

Heritage Open Day: Tithe Barn is opening its doors to everyone as part of Heritage Open Days, Englandâ€™s largest festival of history and... more >

Across from 2A Waterbeach Road, Landbeach, Newmarket CB25 9FA

Sat 7 Sep 24

Friends of March Railway Station Victorian Event

Heritage Open Day: Celebration of the Victorian era at March Station. Come and learn about life and the times during the Victorian years of March..... more >

Platform 2, March Railway Station, Station Road, March PE15 9QW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Wisbech Town Hall

Heritage Open Day: Access to this Grade II Listed Building To view the Council Chamber and the council's civic regalia. more >

1 North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Neots Living History Festival

Heritage Open Day: Meet a host of different characters from history at this fun event which is free for everyone... more >

Market Square, St Neots PE192AF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Wisbech Corn Exchange: 'Routes - Networks - Connections'

Heritage Open Day: Wisbech Corn Exchange is located at the heart of the town next to the River Nene. Come, explore and discover the rich and varied..... more >

North Brink, Wisbech PE13 1JR

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Augustine Church & Parish Centre

Heritage Open Day: Discover St Augustine Church, which was built in 1869 as part of the new park development. It is a Gothic style Church... more >

St. Augustines Road, Wisbech PE13 3AH

Sat 7 Sep 24

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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!