What's On

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

Daffodils and Spring Gardens

WHERE: Chippenham Park Gardens WHEN: Until 1st April, 10.00 – 16.00 View the breathtaking display of daffodils and spring gardens. Over 40 acres of garden, lakes, canals and wilderness. Delicious homemade food and refreshments in the licensed Potting Shed Cafe. Adult £7; Children £3 (Under 5’s Free) (Cash only)

www.chippenhamparkgardens. info/opening-dates

Family Saturdays

WHERE: Cambridge University Botanic Garden WHEN: 5th March and 2nd April , 10.00 – 13.00 Find out all about insect body parts and make cool insect artworks (5th March) or visit beautiful cherry blossoms in the Botanic Garden and make a blossom inspired work of art (2nd April). First Saturday Family activities are free with only garden admission charges for accompanying adults.

www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/

Public Open Evenings - Online

WHERE: Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge WHEN: Wednesdays until 23rd March, 19.15 Each evening consists of a 30-minute public talk about astronomy, followed by (weather dependent!) stargazing on the Cambridge University Astronomy YouTube channel. FREE

www.ast.cam.ac.uk/public/ public_observing

'Little Acorns' Toddler Forest School Group

WHERE: St. Johns Church Grounds, March WHEN: Wednesdays in March, 9.00 - 11.00 Little Acorns is a six weekly toddler group designed for 1-5 year olds, which enables them to fully immerse themselves into nature and introduces them to the magic of forest school.

£50.00 for 5 sessions (trial class £5.00 for 1 session) fenland-foragers-forest-sch. class4kids.co.uk 07962 337988

WHERE: The Maltings, Ely WHEN: 7th and 8th April This jam-packed Easter Pantomime adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic story, written by Daniel Bell (writer of Ely’s Christmas Pantomimes) is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling song and dance routines, colourful scenery, and plenty more for all the family!

From £10.00 kdtheatre.co.uk 01353 725026

Park-O

WHERE: Cherry Hinton Hall Park WHEN: 12th March, 13.00 – 15.00 An easy, fun way for juniors and families to try orienteering and enjoy the local park. Three different courses and friendly advice to get you started.

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

Easter Special 2022 Nature Tots

WHERE: Ferry Meadows, Peterborough WHEN: 14th& 28th March and 11th& 25th April – 10.00 – 11.30 A fun monthly outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. 2+ years.

£4.00 www.nenepark.org.uk/ferrymeadows 01733 234193

Zog and the Flying Doctors

WHERE: New Theatre, Peterborough WHEN: 11th – 13th March The Roar-some crew are back for a brand-new adventure! Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. A truly modern take on the classic fairy tale. From

£12.00 www.newtheatre-peterborough. com

WHERE: Audley End Railway WHEN: 2nd – 18th April Hop on their miniature train and ride deep into the enchanted woods to visit their very own Easter bunny in his woodland home. Also enjoy the Easter trail, storytelling and adventure playground. From £8.50

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

Squidge

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge WHEN: 13th March, 11.30 and 14.30 Immerse yourself in this shared experience for children 3-8yrs and their grown-ups. Sit in your own special seating area where you can explore magical light-up boxes, full of exciting textures for little hands which will delight and tickle your senses.

From £6.00 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511

All events are subject to change and cancellation in view of any future Covid-19 legislations.

Science Festival

WHERE: University of Cambridge WHEN: 31st March – 10th April Children, young people and families are invited to be a part of this year’s Cambridge Science Festival with a packed series of talks, games, experiments, theatre shows, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

All events are FREE www.festival.cam.ac.uk 01223 766766.

Holiday Trail

WHERE: Ferry Meadows, Peterborough WHEN: 2nd– 18th April, 10.00 – 16.00 Collect a trail sheet from the Visitor Centre and then hunt for questions as you walk around Ferry Meadows. Return to the Visitor Centre to claim your prize. £1.00 per sheet.

www.nenepark.org.uk 01733 234193

Pay and Play hire

WHERE: Nene Outdoors, Ferry Meadows WHEN: 1st – 18th April, 11.00 – 16.00 Boat and cycle hire is available at Nene Outdoors throughout the Easter school holidays. Will you try something new or do you have a favourite boat to enjoy the lake?

www.nenepark.org.uk 01733 234193

Holiday Bushcraft

WHERE: Wandlebury Country Park. WHEN: 5th – 8th and 11th – 14th April, 8.30 – 16.00 Sessions focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach encouraging self-confidence and sense of achievement. Age 5 - 12

£38 per child per day. Booking essential www.wildthymeandembers. co.uk/holiday-bushcraft-club/

Storytelling with Micahel Morpurgo

WHERE: The Cambridge Union – Literary Festival WHEN: 24th April 2-3pm As part of the Cambridge Literary festival enjoy a magical afternoon of music, storytelling and poetry, with Michael Morpurgo, who celebrates the incredible animals who share our planet, and whose habitats are threatened by human thoughtlessness. £12

www.cambridgeliteraryfestival. com

Little Bugs Club – Great Fen

Ferry Meadows Easter Egg Hunt Cambourne Little Bugs (Spring Series)

WHERE: Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights WHEN: March and April – 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. www.wildlifebcn.org 01487 710420

WHERE: Discovery Den, Ferry Meadows WHEN: 15th & 16th April, 10.30 – 14.30 Can you help the Easter Bunny find all the hidden Easter eggs! You will explore the park looking for pictures that will lead you to your Easter egg prize at the end. £10 per timeslot (includes 2 eggs)

www.nenepark.org.uk 01733 234193

Ugg ‘n’ Ogg and the World’s First Dogg

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge WHEN: 24th April, 11.30 and 14.30 Don’t miss this comic tale of how two young hunter-gatherers Ugg ‘n’ Ogg make friends with their wolf enemies Tooth ‘n’ Nail and go on a thrilling adventure to invent our best friend the dog. Age 3 + From £6.00

www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511

WHERE: Cambourne Nature Reserve WHEN: 29th April, 9.30 – 11.00 The programme of 5 weekly sessions is designed to support the wellbeing of the adults, as well as provide activities and resources to engage toddlers (18 months – 4 years) in outdoor nature-related activities. Free

www.wildlifebcn.org 07894 599020

Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre

WHERE: Stow Bardolph WHEN: March and April 10.00 – 17.00 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. 01366 382162

www.churchfarmstowbardolph. co.uk

Slime

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge WHEN: 3rd April, 11.30 and 14.30 Enter the undergrowth to SQUISH, SQUELCH and PLAY your way through this hilarious, surreal show for 2-5 years and their families, told with a handful of words and lots of SLIME. From £6.00

www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511