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Ely can be a lovely destination for a day trip with the family. The Cathedral –a marvel of the medieval world –is a sight to behold, and you can take to the Ouse with a Liberty Belle river cruise. There’s escape game fun to be had at the historic Oliver Cromwell House, while Ely Museum takes visitors on a journey through time with fossils, Roman remains and original prison cells, plus archive film of Fenland life. When you get peckish, the afternoon teas at Peacocks are superb. A DAY TRIP TO ELY
FUN ON THE PUNTS
The most quintessential Cambridge activity of them all, we couldn’t omit punting from our round-up of Cambridge summer fun. Pack up a picnic and head down to the Mill Pond or Quayside and hop aboard: for relaxation and interesting facts and fables about the sights, go for the chauffeured option, or go DIY and hone your punting skills.
Reopening for its 2019 season on 19 July, the team at Milton Maize Maze have spent months creating this year’s corn-based labyrinth, which this time celebrates the first moon landing 50 years ago. A hugely popular summer day out, the attraction has been running since 2003, proudly offering “traditional family fun without an iPad in sight”. As well as getting hopelessly lost in the giant maze, kids will love the Field of Fun, with its go karts, tractor rides, inflatables and water games, plus you can grab a snack from the BBQ. MILTON MAIZE MAZE
It might be better known for its dreaming spires, but Cambridge also has a fascinating industrial heritage to discover at the Museum of Technology. Located on Riverside, this recently reopened attraction offers all kinds of fascinating and functional contraptions, from engines to printing presses. The grassy area surrounding the museum is known as Othersyde, offering space to run around in, grab a drink and soak up river views, while the old Engineer’s House runs escape room games themed around the history of the site. MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY
It’s hard not to be impressed by Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire’s largest house. Now managed by the National Trust, it’s had a rich tapestry of owners in its long history, with many lords, ladies, dukes and earls calling the estate home since it was established in the 17th century. Today, a visit yields treasures including spectacular architecture, beautiful gardens and a library with more than 6,000 books. Not to be missed is the Home Farm, where you can meet a wide range of rare breed animals, goats, cattle, sheep, pigs and horses; learn more about them and how they’re looked after day to day. WIMPOLE ESTATE
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