Bikes, the river Cam, and a flat city built for buggies
Cambridge is flat, which is a bigger deal than you'd think when you're pushing a buggy all day. The whole city is walkable and cyclable, and there are green spaces threaded throughout. The Backs, Midsummer Common, Grantchester Meadows; it's a small city, so you get to know the parent community quickly. Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, and Chesterton are the main family areas, all within easy cycling distance of the centre.
Feeding ducks on the Cam at Midsummer Common is a rite of passage. The Botanic Garden is welcoming to parents and runs seasonal activities. Wandlebury Country Park on the Gog Magog Hills is the nearest thing to a proper hill walk. Cherry Hinton Hall has a free paddling pool that opens in summer and gets packed. The Fitzwilliam Museum is free and has a handling collection for kids. Most parents here cycle with their kids in trailers or cargo bikes. It's the quickest way to get anywhere and Cambridge is set up for it.
Places Families Go in Cambridge
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Beautiful garden with themed areas and seasonal trails. Calmer than the parks and good for a wander with a sleeping baby.
Wandlebury Country Park
Woodland and chalk grassland on the Gog Magog Hills. Proper outdoor play territory with den-building and mud.
Cherry Hinton Hall
Local park with a paddling pool in summer, playgrounds, and a nice cafe. Feels properly neighbourhood-y.
Fitzwilliam Museum
Free museum with a handling collection for kids and occasional family events. Small enough to manage in an hour with a toddler.
Areas We'll Cover in Cambridge
Cambridge parents skew academic but not in an intimidating way. There's a strong international community, which means diverse baby groups and a welcoming attitude to newcomers. The city's small size creates a village feel. You'll keep seeing the same people.
Finding Children's Activities in Cambridge
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