DAY TRIPS
KIDDING ABOUT
Beat the boredom during the school holidays with these activities and attractions
5 WANDLEBURY COUNTRY PARK Escape into nature at Wandlebury Country Park, a haven of tranquility just a short hop from the city centre. This sprawling park offers an abundance of activities for families to enjoy: take a leisurely stroll through the woodland and wildflower meadows, enjoy a picnic amid the lush greenery, build a den, visit the highland cattle and discover the site’s historic buildings. Special events include holiday bushcraft sessions for 5-12 year olds, where kids can learn about knots, shelter building, wilderness cooking and more – perfect for little adventurers! 6 JOHNSONS OF OLD HURST With a host of activities for families, this local attraction is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. The on-site zoo is home to crocodiles, meerkats and lots of other critters, and there’s also a working farm to explore, which champions traditional, sustainable methods. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy a bite in the tea room or the steakhouse, and pick up some treats to take home from the farm shop. 7 THE PLAYBOX Why not take little ones to visit the pop-up Playbox: a 20-foot shipping container at Coleridge Rec 30 June to 2 July and Parker’s Piece 7-9 July. Visitors can enjoy free activities from modelling memories of play using recycled materials to making ‘secret Play Agent’ identities and disguises. It’s open 11am to 4pm. Find out more or get involved at cambridgeplaylaws.fun
1 MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY day out for families. This world-class museum is home to one of the largest and most important natural history collections in the country, displaying thousands of specimens including giant ground sloths, giraffes, reptiles, insects and an enormous fin whale skeleton. 2 JESUS GREEN LIDO Take a walk on the wild side at the Museum of Zoology – a fantastic free There’s nowhere better than Jesus Green lido to cool down when the mercury rises. Celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2023, this open-air pool is one of the largest in Europe. At 90 metres in length, it has lots of space for sunbathing around the sides – plus you can grab a toastie or an ice cream if you need refreshments. 3 AUDLEY END MINIATURE RAILWAY Create magical memories at the Audley End Miniature Railway, where a world filled with magical creatures awaits. The Enchanted Summer Adventure, running 22 July to 4 September, takes visitors around the beautiful estate on a traditional locomotive, with lots of surprises along the route. Will you see the fire- breathing dragon guarding the ancient crystals? The fairies and elves in their tiny woodland homes? Perhaps you’ll meet creepy crawlies in Nature Corner or join in some crafts in Fulfen Forest – however you spend it, you’re guaranteed
SUMMER OF FUN There are plenty of activities to get involved in during the school holidays this year
a day the kids will remember. 4 DRAGONS AND
MYTHICAL BEASTS Let imaginations run wild at the
spellbinding Dragons and Mythical Beasts , Cambridge Arts Theatre, 11-13 August. With puppetry, music and incredible staging, this captivating production transports audiences into a realm of legendary creatures, epic quests, and theatrical magic. Join the brave adventurers as they encounter dragons, trolls, unicorns and other mythical beasts in a breathtaking spectacle that will leave the whole family in awe.
34 JULY 2023 CAMBSEDITION.CO.UK
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