Protecting the Beauty of Cambridge and its Environment
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is a local charity dedicated to protecting Cambridge green spaces, historic sites, and countryside ensuring these vital places are preserved for everyone to enjoy now and for generations to come. David Attenborough calls for preserving Cambridge’s green spaces. Let’s honour that vision and protect and celebrate what makes our city extraordinary.
Restore Respect Protect
Balancing history, nature, and progress for a thriving Cambridge
Restore Respect Protect
Balancing history, nature, and progress for a thriving Cambridge
Green
Spaces
We own or manage 550+ acres of green space, including Wandlebury, Coton Reserve & Grantchester Meadows.
Historic Buildings
& Heritage
We preserve heritage sites as Greater Cambridge's sole historic buildings and landscapes charity.
The Development
of Cambridge
We champion sustainable planning, balancing development with environmental protection.
Outdoor
Education
We deliver engaging science, nature, and bushcraft experiences to 2,000+ children annually.
Discover our Green Spaces & Heritage Buildings
Wandlebury
Country Park
Explore ancient woodland and meadows just outside the city.
Grantchester Meadows
&
Orchard Tea Garden
Walk the iconic riverside landscape that inspired poets and artists.
The Leper Chapel & Barnwell Meadows
Step inside Cambridge’s oldest complete building
Bourn
Windmill
Discover one of the oldest windmills in the UK, in a countryside setting.
Join Our Team
Fundraising Manager
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join our committed and talented team. Closing date Sunday 28 September.
Activities & Events
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Christmas Carols at The Leper Chapel
Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel
Fantastical Forest Exhibition 2025 – Celebrating Tree Charter Day
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Tree ID
Cambridge Past, Present & Future AGM
Griff Rhys Jones: Blockers or Builders of the Future?
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Legacy Lunch
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Easter Sunday Worship
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Meet the Cows
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Activities & Events
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Christmas Carols at The Leper Chapel
Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel
Fantastical Forest Exhibition 2025 – Celebrating Tree Charter Day
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Tree ID
Cambridge Past, Present & Future AGM
Griff Rhys Jones: Blockers or Builders of the Future?
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Legacy Lunch
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Easter Sunday Worship
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Meet the Cows
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
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Be a part of your local nature and heritage
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is an independent charity with no statutory funding. That means that we are reliant on donations from members, donors and supporters to care for nature and protect heritage in Cambridge. If this is important to you, please become a member or patron, or support our work with a gift.
Be a part of your local nature and heritage
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is an independent charity with no statutory funding. That means that we are reliant on donations from members, donors and supporters to care for nature and protect heritage in Cambridge. If this is important to you, please become a member or patron, or support our work with a gift.
Latest news
The Greater Cambridge Local Plan
What kind of city do we want to become? The draft Greater Cambridge Local Plan will be open for public consultation from Dec 01-Jan 30, shaping the future of our green spaces, heritage, and communities.
Calm Under the Canopy
At Wandlebury, mindfulness meets nature. Our mindful walks invite you to slow down, notice the season, and meet life as it is, with a little more kindness and space to breathe.
Griff Rhys Jones – Blockers or Builders of the Future?
Artist, activist, and comedian Griff Rhys Jones joins us to ask how progress and preservation can work hand in hand, and what that means for Cambridge’s future.
Winter Woodland Care
As the woodland rests, our wardens and volunteers get to work. Discover how winter care, from coppicing to planting, helps create richer habitats for wildlife all year round.
Cambridge ‘Rivers of Film’ Festival 2025 Review
Stories flowed like the Cam itself at our first Rivers of Film festival. Filmmakers and river-lovers came together to celebrate the lifeblood of Cambridge, and reflect on our shared duty of care.
Honouring a Pioneer: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Gillian Gandy
A butterfly plaque at Wandlebury now celebrates Dr Gillian Gandy, a pioneering figure in neonatal care and a lifelong friend of Wandlebury. Her story reminds us what it means to nurture fragile beginnings
