FAMILY FUN
Wild in the Meadows
31 July Trumpington Meadows
Get the kids back to nature with a host of summer activities, from bug hunting and bee hotel making to den and mini raft building. Other Wild in the Meadows dates include 7, 14, 21 and 28 August, with similar sessions called Wild in the Woods taking place at Cambourne Nature Reserve. Check out the website for more information and other events planned for the summer. wildlifebcn.org/events
Nature Butterflies 2 August Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Little ones will love getting creative and learning about nature during this special Saturday craft session, aimed at children aged 3+. They’ll spend the morning transforming leaves, flowers and petals from the Botanic Garden into colourful, nature-inspired butterflies! It’s free to take part in the session, but booking is essential. botanic.cam.ac.uk
Dinosaur Day 9 August Newmarket Racecourse
Where else can you see world-class racehorses and prehistoric reptiles in the same place? At Newmarket Racecourse’s Dinosaur Day, of course! An event designed for the whole family, here you can enjoy an afternoon of racing on the July Course alongside a uniquely immersive Jurassic experience. Europe’s largest walking T rex, Zeus, will be in attendance along with all his friends. Entry is free for under 18s. thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket
Red Panda Day 23 August Shepreth Wildlife Park
Calling all red panda fans! You won’t want to miss this special themed day at Shepreth Wildlife Park. Not only can you listen to the keeper’s talk at 1.30pm to find out all about the park’s resident red pandas Ago and Sundara, there will also be a special stall set up next to their habitat where you can access extra information and take part in activities throughout the day, as well as checking out the red panda goodies that will be on sale in aid of the Red Panda Network. The fun continues indoors too, in the park’s Discovery Centre. sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk
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