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CENTRE FOR COMPUTING HISTORY
If your kids love gaming, ferry them along to the Centre for Computing History: an Aladdin’s cave of retro tech fun. Housing more than 800 vintage computers, old-school consoles and other memorabilia, the collection tells the story of the Information Age, with plenty of opportunities to get hands-on playing nostalgic games. CCH’s dizzying array of perfectly preserved artefacts is so renowned that when Spielberg and co were making Ready Player One , they approached the museum for authentic props, many of which can be seen in the finished film. The centre hosts regular special events, such as the Family Gaming Night on 31 August: a chance to battle it out on Space Invaders, Pac-Man and more with your nearest and dearest.
A sunny day in Grantchester is the stuff childhood memories are made of. Make your way down the ‘Grantchester Grind’ to the village, or follow the riverbank through the meadows for the most scenic route (you can also punt from the Mill Pond). However you arrive, you’ll be greeted with heavenly meadows, fabulous pubs and a magical tea room hidden amongst the orchard trees. GR ANTCHESTER
BEACH @ BURY L ANE
Enjoy the fun of the seaside at the Beach @ Bury Lane, a new attraction at Bury Lane Farm Shop on the border of Herts and Cambs. Ideal for kids up to 12 years old, it’s got diggers, trampolines, bungees, go karts, a climbing boulder and more to keep little ones entertained, as well as a sandy beach! The Beach Shop’s got buckets and spades while the Refreshment Hut has drinks and ice creams to cool you down on a hot summer’s day.
For some frolicking about in the great outdoors, turn your feet to Lammas Land on the west of the city. One of the most popular parks in the city, it’s got a huge paddling pool and a large play area, plus plenty of grass to run about in and picnic. Once you’re all played out, you can walk on to Coe Fen and across the river, or explore the peaceful Paradise Nature Reserve. LAMMAS LAND
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