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Discover distinctive fenland landscapes, grand houses, lush farmland and a myriad of waterways, cycle paths and wildlife. There's plenty of choice in Cambridgeshire, if you live in or are visiting East Anglia.
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Top places to visit in Cambridgeshire
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Wimpole Estate
Today Wimpole is still a working estate, guided by the seasons, with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and Home Farm to explore.
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Anglesey Abbey
A passion for tradition and impressing guests, inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape into the masterpiece you see today.
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Wicken Fen
The National Trust's oldest nature reserve, England's most famous fen and one of Europe’s most important wetlands supporting over 9000 species
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Houghton Mill
Book onto a tour to follow the amazing survival story of this 18th century watermill, which still continues the tradition of milling onsite.
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Peckover House and Garden
Peckover is a hidden oasis in the heart of Wisbech. Book a tour to step inside the Georgian townhouse or wander around the two acre Walled Garden.
Top things to do in Cambridgeshire
On the telly
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Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off
See Wimpole Estate up close in ITV's new series, Ainsley's National Trust Cook Off, which airs from 18 May. Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott hosts a friendly outdoor cooking competition and creates dishes using produce grown in Wimpole's garden. Our staff and volunteers taste and rank each dish, and you'll also get to know the people who look after the gardens all year round.
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Anglesey Abbey stars in series 2 of BBC's Hidden Treasures programme
Airing on Friday 10 May, Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire is one of the central stories in series 2 of BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust.
Summer Walks in Cambridgeshire
Put a spring in your step with a walk in nature. Here's our top walks around the county.
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Beyond Anglesey Abbey walk
A 4.6-mile family friendly walk along footpaths among the flat, Cambridgeshire fenland landscapes taking in waterways, Lode Mill and the villages of Stow-cum-Quy and Lode.
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Four Lodes Trail at Wicken Fen
Explore part of Wicken Fen following the four Lodes on a trail is a great walk for catching a glimpse of grazing herds including Konik ponies and Highland cattle. Stop off at one of the hides to look for bittern, waterfowl and marsh harriers. It's the perfect walk for all the family to enjoy this season.
More walks to try in Cambridgeshire
There are lots of things to discover on a walk in Cambridgeshire, including Anglesey Abbey’s iconic tree avenues, Wicken Fen’s winding reedbed routes, and paths through the two-acre Victorian garden at Peckover House.
Dog-friendly places
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Visiting Wimpole Estate with your dog
Why not bring your dog for a walk around Wimpole’s parkland? We just ask you take care around livestock. Then rest awhile on the terrace of the Old Rectory Restaurant.
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Visiting Wicken Fen with your dog
Dogs are welcome on the wider nature reserve at Wicken Fen. Where there are miles of paths to explore around Baker's, Adventurers' and Burwell Fens and beyond.
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Visiting Houghton Mill with your dog
Houghton Mill makes for a great starting point for dog-friendly walks that cross water meadows, the Ouse Valley and onto the market town of St Ives and Hemingfords villages.
Latest news and projects
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A soaring success for ancient insects - Wicken Fen announced as new Dragonfly Hotspot
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire, cared for by the National Trust, has been designated the UK’s newest dragonfly hotspot by the British Dragonfly Society. The title recognises years of conservation efforts to create ideal conditions for the ancient, winged insects to thrive.
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Wicken Fen marks landmark 125th anniversary with £1.8m restoration plan
The National Trust is marking 125 years of caring for one of the oldest nature reserves in the UK – and the very first it acquired - with the announcement of a £1.8 million project to restore 215 hectares (531 acres) of precious peat at Wicken Fen, making it the conservation charities largest lowland peat restoration project.
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One of the UK's oldest nature reserves hopes to attract turtle doves
The National Trust has acquired a further 70 acres (28 hectares) of land adjoining Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, in efforts to protect more of the precious fenland habitat and to help more rare animals and birds including turtle doves.
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Turning on the tap at Wicken Fen
This month, rangers at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve (NNR) will turn on taps across the site to allow water to flow from the lodes on higher ground to the lower laying fens, creating standing pools of water and a winter wetland for wildlife, as well as sequestering carbon.
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Wimpole's parterre set to be redesigned
We have appointed an award-winning design team to help us redesign Wimpole's historic parterre, to help us ensure it's sustainable and more resilient to the changing climate.
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The Damsons group at Peckover
Since opening in July 2022, Damsons, a community group for people living with dementia and their loved ones, at Peckover House and Garden, has transformed the lives of its members.
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Green Recovery Project at Wimpole
Discover how Wimpole is using the Green Recovery Fund to help create and restore habitats, support solutions to tackle climate change and connect people with nature.
Get involved
Volunteering in Cambridgeshire
Making new friends, working in amazing places, and knowing that you're helping a cause you care about – just three great reasons to volunteer with us in Cambridgeshire.
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Supporter groups in Cambridgeshire
The Cambridge National Trust Volunteers group come together to help support their local properties. Find out more about what they do and how to join.
Places to stay
Coach House Loft
A converted coach house surrounded by parkland, with a key to Peckover's Garden.
Wainman House
A gorgeous Georgian house with stylish interiors and a private terraced garden in the small town of Wisbech.
Visiting National Trust places in Cambridgeshire without a car
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Sustainable travel in Cambridgeshire
There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Cambridgeshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.
Upcoming events
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Dragons & Damsels Boardwalk Trail
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely, CambridgeshireTo celebrate Wicken Fen becoming a British Dragonfly Society Dragonfly Hotspot, join us to discover these winged beauties that call us home!
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Little Gardeners' Club
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridge, CambridgeshireBring your little ones along for some outdoor gardening fun at Anglesey Abbey this summer.
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Summer evenings in the Garden
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridge, CambridgeshireEnjoy extended openings at Anglesey Abbey every Wednesday in July.
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NEW Garden Office Café
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridge, CambridgeshirePick up takeaway treats from our brand new café near the House.
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Wednesday Walks
Wimpole Estate, Royston, CambridgeshireEnjoy the estate from a different perspective and discover the best bits of the parkland and countryside by joining our volunteer guides on a Wednesday Walk.
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Exhibition: Artists of East Anglia
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridge, CambridgeshireDiscover a collection inspired by East Anglia.
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David Peter Housden Art Exhibition
Peckover House and Garden, Wisbech, CambridgeshireLocal artist David Peter Housden is exhibiting his artwork for the first time in over 40 years at Peckover House from 7 March to 3 November
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Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, near Huntingdon, CambridgeshireTake a boat tour from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill enjoying the peace of the River Great Ouse in an electric riverboat; followed by a Guided Tour of Houghton Mill. Price to include the return boat trip and tour of the Mill.
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