Cambridgeshire

Properties and events in Cambridgeshire

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After Hours:Behind the Scenes

Chatteris Museum, 2 Park Street, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6AE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Chatteris Museum will open its doors for a Behind the Scenes evening opening

Alconbury Weald | Cold War Avionics Building Tour

The Club, The Boulevard, Enterprise Campus, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4XA
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the history of the unique Cold-War-era military bunker at Alconbury Weald.

All Saints Cottenham Open Day

All Saints Church, High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8SA
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to look around and learn about All Saints Church, and to go up the tower to see the amazing view (weather permitting).

Art in the Barn - Landbeach Tithe Barn

2A Waterbeach Road, Landbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9FA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore an exhibit of local artists against the backdrop of the medieval Tithe Barn in Landbeach! Learn about the long history of the barn, chat with artists and maybe pick up a new masterpiece to take home!

AudaTours Cambridge Audio Tour: Bedders, Bargees and Booksellers

Magdalene Bridge, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AG
Online & In person
Book on day

Hear Cambridge’s working town behind the colleges: bedders lighting staircases, bargees on the river, booksellers, brewers, printers, market traders and carriers on a self-guided walk from Magdalene Bridge to The Mill.

Burwell Museum and Windmill

Burwell Museums, Mill Close, Burwell, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 0HL
In person
Pre-booking not required

- Free Entry (Last Entry at 3pm) - Special Treats Available in the New Tea Room - Living Demonstrations by Our Blacksmiths and Spinner - Free Mill Tours (Subject to Availability)

Cottenham Dissenters' Cemetery

Lambs Lane, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8TB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Delve into the Cottenham Dissenters' Cemetery’s Heritage through informative displays, engage with Trustees, and discover the intriguing life stories of some of those laid to rest here.

Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum

Denny Abbey and Farmland Museum, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

FREE admission for all! Come along and see what's on offer at our museum showcasing the history of the Cambridgeshire Fens.

Ely Cemetery Tour

Beech Lane, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4QZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the stories beneath the stones at Ely Cemetery with our expert guide.

Ely Museum

Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4LS
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to visit the award winning Ely Museum, inside the Bishop's Gaol, for free! Enjoy the family-friendly displays and find out how the fenland landscape has shaped the lives of those who have lived here.

Flag Fen Archaeology Park

Flag Fen Archaology Park, The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

On 19-20 September visitors can explore Flag Fen Archaeology Park free of charge. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet staff and volunteers, enjoy family activities, heritage craft displays and jewellery-making demonstrations.

Friends of March Railway Station

Platform 2, March Station, Station Approach, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 8SJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us on our open days to explore the unused rooms and platforms at March Railway Station.

Guided walk of Norman Cross

Norman Cross site, London Road, Norman Cross, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 3TB
In person
Pre-booking required

Come on a guided walk around the fascinating site of the Norman Cross Napoleonic Prison Depot. Our passionate volunteers will bring the story of this unique heritage site to life.

Guided walks of Wisbech General Cemetery

Wisbech General Cemetery, Northend, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1PE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Small group guided walks in historic cemetery, and opportunity to view chapel interior.

Huntingdon Town Hall Tours

Town Hall, Market Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3PJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the beautifully restored Grade II* Listed Georgian Town Hall, situated in the heart of Huntingdon on the Market Square. As a former Court House, the Town Hall is full of character, history and unique original features.

Huntingdonshire Witch Trials - Heritage Talk

Town Hall, Market Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3PJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Stuart Orme, curator of the Cromwell Museum, at Huntingdon Town Hall for a talk on the Huntingdonshire Witch Trials.

Island Hall House & Garden Guided Tour (with Tea and Biscuits on Arrival)

Island Hall, 18 Post Street, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2BA
In person
Pre-booking required

Be enchanted by Island Hall - this lovingly restored Georgian grandeur of the 18th century mansion. Discover the family story behind the façade and explore the secluded privacy of the gardens and the Island, enfolded by The River Great Ouse.

Littleport Past

The Littleport Society, The Barn, Main Street, Littleport, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1PH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join The Littleport Society as we explore every day life of the residents of the fenland town of Littleport. We'll introduce you to the shirt factory supervisor, the mole catcher, the milkman, the school teacher, the chemist, and many more.

Medieval Bridge and Chapel, St Ives Cambridgeshire

St Ives Bridge and Chapel, London Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5UW
In person
Pre-booking not required

2026 marks the 600th year that the bridge with a Chapel has provided a dry crossing of the Great Ouse for travellers, pilgrims and traders. The Chapel of St Leger in the centre of the bridge is one of only four in England.

Monastic Barn Tour

The Monastic Barn, Barton Square, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DF
In person
Pre-booking required

As part of Heritage Open Days 2026 Visit Ely has partnered with Kings Ely, to allow unique access to the Monastic Barn at the top of Cherry Hill Park.