What's On in Cambridgeshire

Back to Nature – Exhibition

Venue: Ely Museum

Address: The Old Gaol, Market St, Ely

Website: www.elymuseum.org.uk/whats-on-elymuseum/back-to-nature-exhibition/

From marvellous minibeasts to fruitful flowers. The exhibition includes several activities for children and family visitors including a role play vegetable patch and a craft table to make your own butterfly...

Belton Acorns

Venue: Belton Estate

Address: Grantham, Lincolnshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/belton-estate/events/

Take your little ones (under 5s) to the Belton Acorns sessions! Enjoy learning about the beauty of Belton by engaging in crafts, play, song, and outdoor fun. There will be a varied programme of activities...

Little Acorns at the Farm Café

Venue: Wimpole Estate

Address: Royston, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate/events/

Wimpole's popular pre-school group for 2-5 year olds is back for a second term. Get creative with craft activities, painting, messy play and learn a little bit about the animals on Home Farm. Run by Wimpole...

Little Robin’s Christmas Trail

Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge

Website: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/little-robins-christmas-trail-2/

Christmas is little Robin Redbreast’s favourite time of year. She visits all the festive plants in the Garden, and this year, you’re invited too! Use the map to follow her journey, learn all about...

Meet Santa this Christmas at Queensgate!

Venue: Queensgate Shopping Centre

Address: Long Causeway, Peterborough

Website: www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk/events/meet-santa-at-queensgate/

Santa will be returning to Queensgate once again this Christmas 2024! Bookings are now open. Booking is recommended as soon as possible to avoid disappointment, as his workshop gets very busy. The grotto...

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

Address: Quy Rd, Lode, Cambridge

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill/events/1e75269d-a109-419f-a9a0-a7f50333f762

Inspired by the beloved children’s story We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, prepare for an enchanting journey through art and adventure. This timeless classic,...

Christmas Gift and Food Fair 2024

Venue: Ely Cathedral

Address: Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.elycathedral.org/events/christmas-fair-2024

Discover perfect presents for friends and family from over a hundred boutique stalls and designers located throughout the Cathedral's magnificent nave and aisles. A super sized Festive Shopping Marquee,...

Christmas Special

Venue: Audley End Miniature Railway

Website: www.audley-end-railway.co.uk

Embark on a magical journey this Christmas. The Nutcracker Station Master invites you to climb aboard the Christmas Express and journey deep into the enchanted woods of Audley End to visit Father Christmas’...

Christmas Market at Peterborough Cathedral

Venue: Peterborough Cathedral

Website: www.queensgate-shopping.co.uk/events/christmas-market-at-peterborough-cathedral/

Christmas shopping doesn't come more magical than the annual Christmas Market at Peterborough Cathedral which attracts some of the best local traders and artisans in the area, making it the perfect place...

Big Fish Little Fish Family Rave

Venue: The Maltings

Address: Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.themaltingsely.org.uk/events/event?id=293

The original, award-winning family rave returns. The legendary Glenn Burgees (DE3P Radio) + DJ Trax (Moving Shadow Records) will be playing (grown up) old school tunes for the family ravers. The event...

Dreamcoat Stars: A Musical Christmas

Venue: Ely Cathedral

Address: The Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambs

Website: www.elycathedral.org/events/dreamcoat-stars

Christmas carols, festive favourites and a sprinkling of musical hits showcased by the stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in this seasonal family concert. This is a show that will raise...

Great Fen Little Bugs - Winter Term

Venue: Great Fen Countryside Centre

Address: Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-11-27-great-fen-little-bugs-winter-term

A fun and sociable morning of exploration and discovery for pre-school children and their guardians. This group encourages outdoor play and discovery. The aim is to build confidence of being in the outdoors...

Cinderella

Venue: Cambridge Arts Theatre

Address: 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

Website: www.cambridgeartstheatre.com/whats-on/cinderella-2024

Cinderella’s humdrum life is turned upside down after a surprise visit from her Fairy Godmother whisks her into a glittering world of glass slippers, handsome princes and enchanted pumpkins. But magic...

Cambridge Botanic Lights 2024

Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge

Website: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/cambridge-botanic-lights-2024/

Following the success of last year’s first ever lights trail in the Garden, Cambridge Botanic Lights is back for 2024. There will be new, original installations that are unique to the Garden, as well...

Christmas Fair at Cambourne

Venue: Wildlife Trust BCN

Address: The Manor House, Broad Street, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-11-29-christmas-fair-cambourne

Enjoy a festive afternoon at Manor House HQ! Crafts and gifts on sale, fun activities for children, the ever-popular raffle plus mulled wine and mince pies. Free entry. 3pm - 7pm.

Father Christmas at Anglesey Abbey

Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

Address: Quy Rd, Lode, Cambridge

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill/events/6c18b8e3-da3d-432c-81c1-09047e202fe6

Experience a magical, festive encounter this winter as Father Christmas comes to stay at Anglesey Abbey. Make and decorate a Christmas wish in the present room with Pepper Mint the Elf then snuggle up...

Nature Tots Friday Group

Venue: Lynch Farm

Address: Orton Wistow, Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/nature-tots-winter-christmas

A fun outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. The whole session will take place outside, so...

Chatteris Christmas Lights Switch On

Venue: Chatteris Town Centre

Website: chatterischristmaslights.co.uk/switch-on/

Switch-on night has become one of the main events of the year for Chatteris. From approximately 3pm the Town Centre is always packed as traders entertain their customers with seasonal cheer and street...

Children's Christmas Crafts

Venue: Great Fen Countryside Centre

Address: Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-11-30-childrens-christmas-crafts

Drop in throughout the day and join in with a variety of festive crafts for children. Use natural and recycled materials to make fun and attractive eco-friendly decorations to adorn your homes this winter....

Christmas at the Railway: The North Pole Adventure!

Venue: Nene Valley Railway

Website: nvr.org.uk/product.php/510/the-north-pole-adventure/991af77124995481405d6bb50ed07a8b

Start your journey in the Enchanted Forest with Bramble and discover whether you have made the good list this year. Join Frostine, the winter fairy and then you will arrive at Father Christmas’s Workshop...

Nene Park Winter Festival

Venue: Ferry Meadows

Address: Ham Lane, Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/nene-park-winter-festival

Visit as Ferry Meadows transforms into an enchanted forest filled with magical surprises and festive tingles. Follow the willow sculpture trail, enjoy captivating performances, experience an outdoor cinema...

Winter Wildlife Family Fun Day

Venue: Museum of Zoology

Address: Downing Street, Cambridge

Website: www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/events/winter-wildlife-family-fun-day-0

Drop in for a day of crafts and activities for the family - as you explore winter wildlife. Plus chat with volunteers and handle real animal specimens. All activities and Museum entry free. 

Home Alone

Venue: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Website: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/home-alone/

Students at Rutland Youth Dance Academy bring you this festive classic – a 90’s hit movie realised on stage through the medium of dance! Sit back and enjoy this alternative tale of Home Alone, a fun-filled...

Peterborough Performing Arts: A Festive Christmas Spectacular

Venue: New Theatre Peterborough

Address: Peterborough

Website: newtheatre-peterborough.com/event/peterborough-performing-arts-a-festive-christmas-spectacular/

A family-friendly show full of festive cheer, non-stop singing, dancing and humour! Visit for a magical evening to help get into the holiday spirit, with stunning vocals to glitzy sequin costumes and dancers...

Studio Sunday

Venue: Clore Learning Studio, Kettle's Yard

Address: University of Cambridge, Castle Street,Cambridge

Website: www.kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/studio-sunday-1-12-24/

Unlock your creativity at this free, artist-led workshop for families. Get hands-on with creative activities inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard. Most suitable for children between 3–11...

Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session

Venue: Clore Learning Studio, Kettle's Yard

Address: University of Cambridge, Castle Street,Cambridge

Website: www.kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/studio-sunday-relaxed-session-1-12-2024-2/

Families with children who have additional sensory needs are invited to join these quieter art making workshops that aim to provide a comfortable creative experience. In the Clore Learning Studio, participants...

Nature Tots Monday Group (Winter / Christmas)

Venue: Lynch Farm

Address: Orton Wistow, Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/nature-tots-winter-christmas2

A fun outdoor parent and toddler group with a nature theme. Each session will include a craft activity and fun activities exploring the beautiful outdoors. The whole session will take place outside, so...

Wild Home Educator Forest School Sessions (5 - 11 year olds)

Venue: Lynch Farm, Wistow Way, Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/wild-home-educator-sessions2dec

At Ferry Meadows they will be running fun Forest School sessions every two weeks for home schooled children. Each session will have Forest School and nature-focused activities, with each session having...

The Snowman and The Snowdog: In Concert

Venue: New Theatre Peterborough

Address: Peterborough

Website: newtheatre-peterborough.com/event/the-snowman-and-the-snowdog-in-concert/

The classic animated film with narrator, BSL interpreter, and soundtrack performed by live orchestra alongside a selection of festive music favourites. The perfect festive outing to get the whole family...

Christmas Craft

Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

Address: 1 Brookside, Cambridge

Website: www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/christmas-craft-2/

Visit for a festive family event all about pine cones! Children will enjoy learning cool facts about these fascinating natural wonders and creating their own adorable pine cone owl decorations. Each child...

Community Christmas Carols

Venue: Ely Cathedral

Address: Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.elycathedral.org/events/community-christmas-carols

Go and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols with Littleport Brass Band. With Christmas music, readings and prayers. Free admission. All are welcome.

Family Gaming Night

Venue: The Centre for Computing History

Address: Rene Court, Coldhams Road, Cambridge

Website: www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/72981/Family-Gaming-Night-Toys-of-Christmas-Past-Saturday-7th-December-2024/

An evening of Christmas themed gaming for all the family! Also on display will be rare collectables from Christmases of the past. You will be able to see Smurfs, Dinky and Matchbox, Pocketeers and more!...

Father Christmas at Ely Museum

Venue: Ely Museum

Address: The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely

Website: www.elymuseum.org.uk/whats-on-elymuseum/father-christmas-at-ely-museum-2024/

Father Christmas is taking time out of his busy festive schedule to visit Ely Museum again this year! Share your wish list and receive a special gift too. There is no need to book, just arrive to meet...

Snow White

Venue: Key Theatre

Address: Embankment Road, Peterborough

Website: keytheatre-peterborough.com/event/snow-white/

Mirror, mirror on the wall, visit for the most magical panto of all! A truly wintery adventure as Peterborough’s longest-running pantomime continues with Snow White, like you’ve never seen it before!...

Little Red Riding Hood’s Christmas Adventure

Venue: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Website: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/little-red-riding-hoods-christmas-adventure/

Red Riding Hood is challenged with saving Christmas for everyone, ridding the wood of all the plastic and helping the animals have a safer greener forest to live in. Jokes, laughter, song, audience participation...

The Big Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on Service

Venue: Ely Cathedral

Address: Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.elycathedral.org/events/the-big-christmas-tree-lights-switch-on-service

Enjoy the big, spectacular Christmas tree in Ely as you count down to the switching on of the lights. This popular family event celebrates the festive season in song and prayer, concluding with the blessing...

A Christmas Carol

Venue: ADC Theatre

Address: Park Street, Cambridge

Website: www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/a-christmas-carol/

Ebenezer Scrooge is a grumpy, miserly man who hates Christmas. His reaction to the festive season is “Bah Humbug!” One freezing cold Christmas Eve night he’s haunted by three ghosts. Will they change...

Great Fen Little Bugs - Winter Term

Venue: Great Fen Countryside Centre

Address: Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2024-12-11-great-fen-little-bugs-winter-term

A fun and sociable morning of exploration and discovery for pre-school children and their guardians. This group encourages outdoor play and discovery. The aim is to build confidence of being in the outdoors...

Once Upon A Flowerbed

Venue: Cambridge Junction

Address: Clifton Way, Cambridge

Website: www.junction.co.uk/events/once-upon-a-flowerbed/

The Garden has a story to tell. Travel through the seasons, as the fairy tale flowerbed reveals new seasonal sensory experiences with the turn of a page. Designed for audiences with profound and multiple...

Animal Tails: Monkeys and More

Venue: Museum of Zoology

Address: Downing Street, Cambridge

Website: www.museum.zoo.cam.ac.uk/events/animal-tails-monkeys-and-more-2

Solve the monkey puzzle in the Museum, and learn more about their cheeky animal friends with stories and play. Suitable for children aged 2-5. Book your place online.

Goldilocks and The Three Bears

Venue: The Maltings

Address: Ship Lane, Ely, CB7 4BB

Website: www.themaltingsely.org.uk/events/event?id=292

This hilarious and spectacular pantomime style show will include some of the very best seasoned performers, as well as all the ingredients of a family show that KD Theatre Productions have become known...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Venue: The Maltings, Ely

Website: kdtheatre.co.uk/goldilocks/

Roll up! Roll up! Pantomime returns to The Maltings, Ely for a 12th spectacular season with a brand-new production. This hilarious and spectacular pantomime will include all the ingredients of a family...

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs

Venue: The Angles Theatre

Address: Alexandra Road, Wisbech

Website: www.anglestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/show/1173656897

Enjoy the latest adventure from the award-winning Angles Theatre Company, Fenland’s home for traditional family pantomime! This year promises to be packed with spectacular characters, toe-tapping...

Cinderella

Venue: The Cresset

Address: Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.cresset.co.uk/shows/cinderella/

You shall go to the ball! Visit to cheer for Cinders, wonder at the magic of the Fairy Godmother, boo the ugly sisters and laugh along with Buttons. Expect plenty of song and dance, music and magic, and...

Simply Singing Carols

Venue: Ely Cathedral

Address: Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.elycathedral.org/events/simply-singing-carols

Join in outside the main doors to the Cathedral. Wrap up warm for outdoor carol singing. Hot chocolate provided.

Elf Delivery

Venue: Sacrewell Farm

Address: Great North Road, Thornhaugh, Peterborough

Website: www.sacrewell.org.uk/events/elf-delivery/

Treat your children to a festive surprise with a personalised visit from the cheerful elves! Perfect for up to 4 children per house – invite your friends and share the magic! Each booking includes: two...

Mother Goose - Pantomime

Venue: Stamford Arts Centre, Theatre

Address: 27 St Mary's Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire

Website: www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/all-shows/mother-goose-pantomime/13410

Stamford Arts Centre has teamed up local theatre company Starbright Entertainments, along with local cast and creatives, to bring you this year’s magical pantomime. Mother Goose may be one of the oldest...

Meet Santa at Sacrewell

Venue: Sacrewell Farm

Address: Great North Road, Thornhaugh, Peterborough

Website: www.sacrewell.org.uk/events/christmas-at-sacrewell-2021/

The naughty elves have taken over Sacrewell and have stolen the keys to the Present Room, so they need your help! Join the Elf Academy and help to save Christmas… From enchanting Elf Academy, to meeting...

Meet Santa's Reindeer

Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

Address: Quy Rd, Lode, Cambridge

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill/events/7f174f71-6d15-4b47-9d6c-95471542cd11

Whilst Father Christmas is stopping off at Anglesey Abbey, go and meet some of his reindeer! Meet some real reindeer and learn some fascinating facts about them. Meeting the reindeer is free, normal admission...

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

Venue: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Address: Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford

Website: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/snow-white-and-the-7-dwarfs-spp-2024

Stamford Pantomime Players are delighted to bring you their fantastic Christmas pantomime of Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. When the evil Queen is told by her magic mirror that her beautiful stepdaughter...

Jack & The Beanstalk

Venue: Saffron Hall

Address: Saffron Walden

Website: www.saffronhall.com/whats-on/view/jack-and-the-beanstalk

Join hero Jack Trott as he embarks on an extraordinary journey up the beanstalk to an enchanted land above the clouds. With hilarious antics, loveable characters, and a handful of magic beans, this traditional...

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Venue: ADC Theatre

Address: Park Street, Cambridge

Website: www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/a-midsummer-nights-dream/

One of Shakespeare's most famous comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream tells the whirlwind story of expectations and dreams and getting lost in the in-between. In the midst of tree and moss, dreams and reality...

Animal Tracks and Signs

Venue: Visitor Centre, Ham Lane

Address: Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/tracks-and-signs1

Find out all about mysterious creatures that live in Ferry Meadows using the signs that they leave behind. You'll also get to make your own plaster of Paris track home to take home with you! Tickets are...

Life by Luxmuralis

Venue: Ely Cathedral

Address: Chapter House, The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Website: www.elycathedral.org/events/life-by-luxmuralis

Step into the awe-inspiring Ely Cathedral and immerse yourself in Life, an extraordinary sound and light show created by the renowned artistic collaboration, Luxmuralis. This extraordinary artwork takes...

Treasure Hunt

Venue: The Den, Ferry Meadows

Address: Peterborough

Website: www.nenepark.org.uk/Event/treasure-hunt

Can you use the clues to help you find the hidden item at the end of the trail? The whole session will take place outside, so please dress for the weather. For ages 4-9, £6.

Matilda JR.

Venue: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre

Address: Corn Exchange Theatre, Broad Street, Stamford

Website: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/matilda-jr/

Matilda is the story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the children she inspires will have audiences rooting for the 'revolting children' who are out to teach the grown-ups a lesson. Children and...

Science Museum Live

Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange

Website: www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/science-museum-live

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways. This unmissable family production is...

The Smartest Giant in Town

Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange

Website: www.cambridgelive.org.uk/cornex/events/smartest-giant-town

This heartwarming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s...

There’s a Monster in Your Show

Venue: Key Theatre

Address: Peterborough, PE1 1EF

Website: keytheatre-peterborough.com/event/theres-a-monster-in-your-show/

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A high-energy...