Meet Mike Hakata, the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, and discover what drew him to the charity and its mission to protect the places we love.
As he prepares to leave CPPF after nine and a half years, CEO James Littlewood reflects on a decade of conservation, growth, challenges and achievement.
Have an hour or two to spare? Join our flexible volunteering list and hear about occasional opportunities to support events, conservation projects and community activities across Cambridge.
Restoration works on the ring Wall have been taking place for almost 25 years, and this final stage of works will complete the restoration.
Bourn Windmill & Hinxton Watermill open days from May 9th
Inspired by the chapel’s past, this site-specific installation invites visitors to reflect on memory, absence and connection through the use of paper porcelain bells.
Saturday, 23rd May to Tuesday, 30th June.
With over 180 events, building on last year’s record-breaking success, the 2026 lineup offers a mix of scientific discovery, creative expression, film, and pure outdoor fun.
Honouring Alec Nelson, the Cambridge-based coach who guided 50 athletes to the Olympics and helped shape British athletics.
Explore Wandlebury’s Iron Age past at two free archaeology events this May, an open day on 2 May and a research talk on 9 May.
What does the proposed Development Corporation mean for how Cambridge grows, and who makes those decisions?
Two chances to get outside, learn a traditional craft, and spend time in the woods at Wandlebury this April.
You might have spotted our team at work along the hedgerows this season — but what exactly is hedgelaying, and why does it matter so much for wildlife?
‘If this government proposal goes ahead, this would be the most significant change to how Greater Cambridge is planned in a generation’
Help strengthen the Membership & Fundraising Operations Behind Our Work
Hands-on sessions exploring nature, archaeology and local history in a setting unlike any classroom.
Hares are most active in March, bounding through fields and often best seen in places like Varley’s Field, Wandlebury and open grasslands around Coton.
Across our estate, careful, often unseen work continues to protect the buildings and landscapes that hold Cambridge’s story.
National planning policy is being rewritten, shifting decisions away from elected councilors toward officers and regional leadership.
