Events and Activities

"Throughout the year we have a number of special events at Wandlebury Country Park, Coton Countryside Reserve, Leper Chapel,Bourn Post Mill and Hinxton Watermill - something to appeal to everyone."

Seasonal Events - May Queen & Green Men

Events Programme

Through the year, our Rangers and Education Team run a range of relaxed and fun events for people of all ages - from moonlit walks, to tree identification courses, mini-beast hunts, holiday activities and special festive events:

Easter
May Day
Halloween
Christmas
Also Autumn Orchard Day

Go to our events diary for details.

Walking for Health at Wandlebury

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Families on a guided walk in the Iron Age Ring ditch at Wandlebury

Everyone is welcome on these regular walks - come and join the friendly team of volunteers leading our weekly Healthy Walks. Stepping out on Thursday mornings an extended walk sets off from the Stable Rooms or Tadlow Granary at 10 am, with a shorter walk leaving at 10.30 am, then both groups return for tea, coffee and refreshments together at 11 am.

As our regular walkers will testify, walking is a safe way to a healthier lifestyle and the opportunity to enjoy the company of fellow walkers is the other important ingredient. New walkers are always welcome - and the walks are organised so that everyone can walk at their own pace.

The walks are part of the Walking for Health Initiative and we are grateful for support towards running these walks from South Cambridgeshire District Council. The walks are free of charge. (Parking FREE for Cambridge Past, Present & Future members - £2 parking fee per car otherwise)

Music & Theatre at Wandlebury

Evening Performance at Wandlebury

During the summer months, Wandlebury provides a wonderful setting for outdoor music and theatre. In recent years we have been host to picnic concerts in the Cambridge Summer Music Festival and fantastic theatre performances by insitu Theatre, OCRAS and Rain or Shine Theatre Company. Many of these productions provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the setting sun in the Park on summer evenings.

Go to our events diary for details of events coming up.

Art in the Tadlow Granary

Art Exhibition at Tadlow Granary Come and visit our atmospheric timber framed 15th century Tadlow Granary in Wandlebury Ring. It provides a perfect setting for art exhibitions, showcasing the work of local artists. Go to our events diary for details of events coming up or to find out more information for an exhibition or event .

If you would like to hire the Granary for an exhibition please e-mail or call the CambridgePPF Office (Tel: 01223 243830).

Orienteering at Wandlebury

School visit - checking orienteering maps

Orienteering is a fun activity which can be enjoyed by all the family - if you have never tried it Wandlebury is an ideal location to give it a go. If you have not tried it and would like to have a go we run 'taster sessions' in the Spring - look out for details in our Events Diary.

The West Anglia Orienteering Club (WAOC), mapped the Park for us and we have set up a permanent 'yellow' grade orienteering course, which is available for visitors to use at any time.

Orienteering maps for this course (price £2.50) can be purchased from the CambridgePPF office in the Godolphin Stable Block in Wandlebury Ring or from the car park kiosk on Sundays. Alternatively you can purchase the map(s) from our Publications List.

We also offer orienteering sessions for groups and school parties.

Activity Birthday Parties at Wandlebury

Are you looking for a party with a difference for 5 to 10 year olds who enjoy the great outdoors at a very reasonable cost?

School group using sweepnets to explore insect life

Come and have a party at Wandlebury Country Park. You have the sole use of the Stable Rooms - perfect for laying out the food, as a base of meeting the guests, keeping presents and party bags and in case the weather does the wrong thing! and for any indoor activities. Activities are tailor made for the ages and interests of the party giver and their guests and appropriate to the time of year, weather and daylight.

Recent Birthday parties have included nature trails by day and at twilight, treasure and scavenger hunts, pond dipping, craft activities and orienteering - in any combination have all been chosen.

Download more information and a Booking Form here.

To arrange a party please contact the CambridgePPF office by e-mail or phone 01223 243830, to check availability of the Stable Room, you will then be put in touch with the party organiser to confirm dates, times and activities.

Hiring The Stable Rooms & Paddock

Stable Rooms - the base for school and group visits and special events at Wandlebury

Meetings & Courses

Are you looking for a beautiful, quiet location away from the office for your meeting or course, with nearby parking? The Stable Room at Wandlebury provides an attractive venue for up to 35-40 adults conference/lecture room style or up to 20 board style. Costs range from £25 per morning, afternoon or evening booking for not-for-profit organisations to £60 per session for commercial/public sector organisations.

Weddings receptions & family celebrations (including birthday parties for old and young)

If you are looking for a beautiful, informal countryside setting for your special day - why not consider Wandlebury? You will have exclusive use of the Stable Room and Paddock - where use of a marquee may be possible Costs depend on your exact requirements we are very happy to discuss possible options and ideas with you.

Corporate events

Local companies have booked the Stable Room and Paddock for team building events and staff picnics. Costs depend on your exact requirements and we are happy to suggest possible activities for these events with you.

Please contact us for further information and to discuss your requirements.

Arts, Cultural & Community Events at the Leper Chapel

Together with the Friends of the Leper Chapel, we regularly host events such as concerts, poetry readings, storytelling, theatre and art exhibitions at the Chapel. See our events page for details of forthcoming events.

We have developed a close link with insitu Theatre who have created innovative productions especially for performance at the Chapel.

"The Leper Chapel is one of Cambridge's magical spaces. Next to a busy road, opposite the football stadium and along from an unattractive medley of superstores, it is an unexpected oasis of tranquillity, mystery and beauty". Richard Spaul - insitu Artistic Director

If you are interested in holding an event or exhibition at the Leper Chapel please download this pdf for more information.