Cambridgeshire

Properties and events in Cambridgeshire

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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.

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.

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 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

Littleport Lives

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.

Peterborough Lido - Enjoy a free swim and soak up the atmosphere in our Art Deco Lido

Peterborough Lido, Bishops Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE11YY
In person
Pre-booking required

Visitors can join us for a free swim on Saturday 12th September. Peterborough's Art Deco Lido is a treat to visit, one of a few remaining heated outdoor swimming pools in the country. Built in 1936, this iconic venue is celebrating its 90th year.

Sacred Heart Church

Needingworth Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

A short walk from Market Hill visitors will be able to explore the unique history of 'Pugin's Little Gem' and learn about the key people who overcame personal tragedy, adversity and challenges to create Sacred Heart Church.

Sacred Heart Church

PE27 5JT, Needingworth Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5JT
In person
Pre-booking not required

In the market town of St Ives Cambridgeshire, what links St. Stephen's Tower, home of BIG BEN, with Wilburton Manor, The Chapel at Jesus College, Cambridge, and Sacred Heart Church? The answer is 'Pugin's Little Gem' on Needingworth Road.

St Andrews Church, Northborough

St Andrew's Church, Church Street, Northborough, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 9BN
In person
Pre-booking not required

An interesting and historic parish church, recently added to the at risk register of Historic England. Visit the tomb of Elizabeth Cromwell and the grave of "The Poet's Wife" Martha Clare. Personal tours available on request.

St Ives Masonic Hall

St Ives Masonic Hall, Wellington Street, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5AZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Freemasons are an international organisation that quietly supports numerous charities, locally, nationally, and around the world. Meeting in an old building on the bank of the river Great Ouse, in St Ives Cambridgeshire.

St Margaret's Church, Fletton, Peterborough

Fletton Avenue, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8DE
In person
Pre-booking not required

View the Saxon Stones. Trace your family history. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings. View the Great War memorial and learn about the men who made the ultimate sacrifice.

St Peter's Church, Offord Darcy, St Neots

St Peter's Church, High Street, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5RH
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Peters Church offers much of interest to all visitors. This Grade I listed building boasts the four styles of medieval church architecture and is full of historical interest. It will be 900 years old in four years time.

The Norris Museum is not large, but it is full of local history

The Norris Museum, The Broadway, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5BX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Opened in 1933 to house the antiquarian collections of Herbert Norris who left them to the town of St Ives. His diverse collection of Huntingdonshire’s history, acquired over many years, tells the story from 160m years ago to the present day.

Tydd Pumping Station - Open Day

Tydd Pumping Station, Station Road, Tydd, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 5RE
In person
Pre-booking not required

A rare opportunity to visit the North Level District Internal Drainage Board's Pumping Station at Tydd Gote to learn about the role of the Drainage Board in safeguarding thousands of acres of land from flooding.

Wisbech & Fenland Museum Open Access

Wisbech & Fenland Museum, Museum Square, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy free entry to the Museum on Saturday 12 September 2026.

Wisbech Historic Friends Meeting House

21 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JR
In person
Pre-booking not required

See inside the Historic Meeting House and secluded grave yard at back of the property and find the story of Jane Stuart, natural child of James II.