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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

Cambridge Aquapark

WHERE: Hannam’s Wake Hub WHEN: Weekends until 18th September Inflatable obstacle course for summer fun with your family and friends. Price includes life jacket and wetsuit. All sessions must be pre-booked online. £20pp/hour

www.cambridgeaquapark.com 01353 886955

Family Saturday – Sun Prints

WHERE: Cambridge University Botanic Garden WHEN: 3rd September, 10.00 – 13.00 Have a go at taking photographs of plants using sunlight and find out the story of Anna Atkins, a brilliant botanist who took thousands of photographs of seaweeds and ferns in a similar way. FREE

www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/

Heritage Open Days

WHERE: Cambridgeshire WHEN: 9th – 18th September England's largest festival of history and culture, gives you the chance to discover local, hidden gems. Churches, museums, railways, gardens: lots of venues open their doors to the public.

FREE. Booking recommended. www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Open Cambridge

WHERE: Cambridge WHEN: 9th – 18th September Culture lovers can look forward to a cracking series of walks, talks, tours, and online events. The aim is to celebrate the heritage, community and history of one of the world’s most iconic cities with the theme ‘astounding inventions’.

FREE 01223 766 766 www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk

WHEN: 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th and 22nd - 30th October, 10.00 - 16.00 WHERE: Milton, Cambridge Choose your own pumpkin from tiny, warty, orange, white, Monster and even stripy ones. All activities in the Field of Fun (including wooden maze, mini golf, zip wire, Go karts and many more) are included in the entrance price. Any Pumpkins you choose are charged separately at the end of your visit.

www.themiltonmaizemaze.co.uk

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show

WHERE: IWM Duxford WHEN: 10th and 11th September In the air, on the ground, and even in the clothes you wear! The Battle of Britain Air Show returns to bring the 1940s to life - from vintage aviation and the stories of those who served at RAF Duxford, to living history groups and entertainment from the era.

From £15.00 (children under 5 free) www.iwm.org.uk/airshows

Little Bugs Club –Great Fen

WHERE: Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights WHEN: 16th, 23rd & 30th September and 7th, 14th & 21st October, 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. £7 per child.

www.wildlifebcn.org 01487 710420

Family Orienteering

WHEN & WHERE:

17th September (Milton Country Park) and 22nd October 1 – 3pm (Trumpington Meadows), 13.00 – 15.00 An easy, fun way for juniors and families to try orienteering. Three different courses and friendly advice to get you started.

Family groups £5; Adults £4; Children £2 www.waoc.org.uk

ELGOODS FAMILY BEER FESTIVAL

WHERE: Elgoods Brewery, Wisbech WHEN: 17th September 12-10:30 pm Enjoy the beautiful gardens with the family, listen to some live bands and taste over 150 real ales at Elgood’s 10th Beer festival, soft drinks and food also available.

£5 a ticket www.elgoods-brewert.co.uk/ booktickets 01945 583160

Hibernation

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge WHEN: 18th September, 13.30 and 16.00 The biggest yawn, the cosiest bed, The softest blanket, the sleepiest head, Winter’s approaching, prepare for a rest, With some help from the animals who hibernate best. Come and be transported to a magical forest full of mirth, live music and marvellous creatures. Ages 3 – 7

From £8.50 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511

Music in the Parks

WHEN: 18th and 25th September, 15.00 – 17.00 While away a couple of hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon by grabbing a blanket and heading down to enjoy free music events including Cubafrobeat and Cambridge Jazz Orchestra on 18th at Jesus Green and City of Cambridge Brass Band at the Graduate Cambridge Hotel Garden on 25th. Free

www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cityevents/Music-in-the-Parks

Cambourne Wild Babies

WHERE: Cambourne Nature Reserve WHEN: 21st & 28th September and 5th, 12th & 19th October, 9.30 – 11.30 Join Wildlife Adventurer Rebecca Neal for a gentle wildlife stroll and a simple outdoor activity aimed at adults. This is a smallgroup, sociable session for parents or carers of pre-walking babies. From £3.50

www.wildlifebcn.org 07894 599020

Cambourne Little Bugs

WHERE: Cambourne Nature Reserve WHEN: 23rd & 20th September and 7th, 14th & 21st October, 9.30 – 11.00 Join Wildlife Adventurer Becca Badger for a wildlife stroll with stops for a story and some simple outdoor activities for toddlers. For families with children from 18 months to 4 years old. From £5

www.wildlifebcn.org 07894 599020

Illusion: Impossible

WHERE: King’s Lynn Corn Exchange WHEN: 15th September, 19.30 Showcasing some of the most incredible Illusionists in the world including: BGT runner up Jamie Raven, BGT 2020 Finalists James & Dylan Piper, award winning magician Oliver Tabor, highly acclaimed magical duo The Glamourists and World Speed illusionist Kayden Black. 01553 764864

www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/theatre/whats-on/

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE!

WHERE: King’s Lynn Corn Exchange WHEN: 25th September, 18.30 Join the presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! Ages 6 – 12 years. 01553 764864 £17.00

www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk/theatre/whats-on/

Wildlife Watch – Bushcraft

WHERE: Trumpington Meadows WHEN: 1st October, 14.00 – 16.00 Learn skills for living outdoors - safely making fires to make hot drinks, willow weaving, navigation, shelter building and natural crafts.

£7.50 per child www.wildlifebcn.org 01487 710420

Autumn Colours

WHERE: Chippenham Park Gardens WHEN: 16th October 10.00 - 16.00 Chippenham Park Gardens will be open to the public for a blaze of autumn colour. The gardens, lakes and borders are still full of colour and charm late into summer.

From £3 www.chippenhamparkgardens.info

KIDS TRAVEL FREE *

Cambridge Park & Ride Taking you into the heart of Cambridge Open seven days a week

For more information on fares, timetables and other details, please visit www.cambridgeparkandride.info

* Up to 3 children under 16 travel free with each fare paying passenger

Great Fen Wildlife Watch – Here Comes Autumn

WHERE: Great Fen Countryside Centre, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire WHEN: 8th October 10.00 – 12.30 Join the discovery trail looking for signs of autumn and mammal tracks. Check trail cameras for activity, open the moth trap to see who visited overnight before creating some wildlife art using what you forage from the site.

£7.50 per child 01487 710420 www.wildlifebcn.org

Room On the Broom

WHERE: Kings Lynn Corn Exchange WHEN: 18th-19th October Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

From £14.50 www.kingslynncornexchange. co.uk

Halloween Spooktacular

WHERE: Audley End Railway WHEN: 22nd – 31st October, Take the Halloween Express Train through the woods to visit the witches and their monster friends, meet Belinda the Fortune Telling Witch, visit William the Woodland Wizard and enjoy the Adventure Play Area. From £8.50

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

Flawless present Chase The Dream

WHERE: King’s Lynn Corn Exchange WHEN: 25th October, 19.30 Following their World Tour, Flawless are back in the UK performing even more dynamic and creative dance routines like you have never seen before!

£28.00 01553 764864 www.kingslynncornexchange. co.uk/theatre/whats-on/

Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science

WHERE: The Junction, Cambridge WHEN: 23rd and 24th October, 11.30 and 14.30 Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door it’s time for Unbelievable Science! Age 7+

From £8.50 www.junction.co.uk 01223 511511

Magical Merlin

WHERE: The Fortune Theatre, Covent Garden WHEN: 24th – 30th October This October half-term, take your children on a trip back in time as they discover a world of witches, wizards, magic and mystery. Magical Merlin is a spectacular mini-musical sure to enchant the whole family. Suitable for 4-10 year olds. From £17.50

atgtickets.com

Clip’n Climb, Cambridge

WHEN: September & October 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. Prebooking essential.

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

A Fright in The Museum

WHERE: King’s Lynn Corn Exchange WHEN: 28th October, 14.00 Starring CBBC’s newest comedy stars DANNY & MICK, this year's show is packed full of hilarious comedy routines, magic, mayhem, slapstick and speciality acts, making it a laugh out aloud show not to be missed for the whole family! From £14.00

www.kingslynncornexchange. co.uk/theatre/whats-on/ 01553 764864

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