Every Day
Ickworth - 50 Things to do
before you're 11 and three quarters, 9am-5pm
Come to Ickworth to try out some activities every child should do
before they're 11 and three quarters. Join us for a series of activities and
try out some new things; eat some wild blackberries, find a geocache, build a
den or climb a tree. You can also look inside a tree, make a mud pie and enjoy
a wide variety of activities with friends and family. See how many things you
can do at Ickworth and other National Trust properties.
Thursday 1 November
Denny Abbey: Children’s Activity
Day – Exploding Chandeliers, 10am-4pm
In preparation for Bonfire Night celebrations. Drop-in session. No need
to book. Suitable for children aged 4+. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Café and shop open. Play area and picnic area. Free car parking.
Wicken Fen – Family Fun Walking
Trail, 10am-4.30pm
Get outdoors and closer to nature on our family trail. Your chance to
tick off some more of the ‘50 Things to Do before you're 11’.
Wicken Fen: Owl Prowl,
10.30am-12.30pm and 2-4pm
Come and find out all about owls with our quiz trail, crafts and pellet
investigation to find out what the owls at Wicken are eating. Booking
essential.
Ickworth: Walking Festival,
11.30am-1pm
Join our walks this week with trails for the children in the gardens or
join our guided parkland walk on Thursday 1 November taking in the church,
medieval village, lake, walled garden and the eccentric Hervey family. Long
walks and short walks for all. Lots of fun in the park this half term.
Ickworth: Family Fun Challenge
Trail, 11am-4pm
Join our fun family trail in the woods around Ickworth with clues to
solve, treasures to collect and fun challenges for all the family. Great views
and great fun for the whole family including your four legged friends. Walk is
approximately 3 miles long.
Peckover House: Halloween Trail,
12-4pm
Griselda the Witch is making some soup for Halloween. Can you help her
find the spooky ingredients?
Welney Widlfowl and Wetlands
Trust – Half Term Family Activities
Enjoy the start of the winter wildlife spectacle as thousands of birds
migrate to the UK to stay at wetlands like WWT Welney. Have a go at the activity stations in the
pond room or take an activity clipboard (recommended donation 50p) and explore
the reserve. With discovery trail and
swan feed at 3.30pm there are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors at WWT
Welney this half term.
Ely Museum: Fireworks Crafts and
Autumn Fun, 11am-12.30pm
Join in with our fun crafts. Suitable for ages 4-11 years. Please
purchase tickets in advance from Ely Museum.
Cambridge Arts Theatre –
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, 2pm
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the
legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of
Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Survive the Spanish
Armada as it sails into the audience! Using actors and ground-breaking 3D
special effects, this show is guaranteed to thrill you and your children.
Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your
fingertips.
Cambridge Arts Theatre –
Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians, 7pm
Could you be a Victorian historian? What exactly did a baby farmer do?
Can you escape the misery of the mines or the filth of the factories? Do your
best to dodge to escape the rotten railway and prepare for the Charge of the
Light Brigade? Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this show
is guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events
will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
Ely Cinema: Brave (PG), 3pm
Pixar is back with a computer-animated story that evokes the classic
fairy-tale formula of Disney’s early hand-drawn gems. Set in the rugged,
emerald wilds of the ancient Scottish Highlands, BRAVE follows a young princess
named Merida (Macdonald) as she challenges tradition and faces her destiny head
on.
Amey Cespa: family activity
sessions, 10am-12pm and 2-4pm
This autumn half-term, come and join in family activity sessions at
AmeyCespa’s waste management park which promise to bring recycling to
life. These sessions will include
hands-on, practical activities using waste materials as well as a chance to see
parts of the site in operation. The activities are particularly aimed at
children aged between six and 12 years old, but all children over the age of
six are welcome. All youngsters must be accompanied by an adult. Booking
essential.
Friday 2 November
Anglesey Abbey – Children's
Garden Discovery Walk, 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm
What will you discover on this wonderful walk around the Anglesey Abbey
gardens? Guided by our experienced volunteers, children can discover new and
exciting ways of engaging with the nature that surrounds them. Maximum of 15
children per group. Booking essential. Appropriate for age 3-7.
Kid's Crafts – Bonfire Night
(March Town Hall), 10am-12pm
March Fireworks, 5.30pm
Firework's and bonfire spectacular. This is the tenth year that All Saints
Primary School has held a firework display, and the second year it has hired a
professional company to light a spectacular array of pyrotechnics.
Wicken Fen: Family Fun Walking
Trail, 10am-4.30pm
For information, see 1 November
Ickworth: Family Fun Challenge
Trail, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Peckover House: Halloween Trail,
12-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Welney Widlfowl and Wetlands
Trust – Half Term Family Activities
For information, see 1 November
Cambridge Arts Theatre –
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors, 2pm
For information, see 1 November
Cambridge Arts Theatre –
Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians, 7pm
For information, see 1 November
Amey Cespa: family activity
sessions, 10am-12pm and 2-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Saturday 3 November
Wilburton Fireworks Night, 6pm
The theme this year will be Great Explorations - Explorers from the
Antarctic to Space. Gates open at 6:00pm, bonfire lit at around 6:30pm,
fireworks start at around 7:30pm. Please note that sparklers are not allowed at
the event. As well as one of the best firework displays in the region, there
will be music, fairground rides and stalls, novelties, BBQ, hot drinks and bar.
Free parking.
Fitzwilliam Museum: Family First
Saturdays, 2-4pm
On the first Saturday of each month visit our Fitz Family Welcome Point
in the Courtyard and collect drawing materials, activities and trails to use
throughout the museum.
Botanic Gardens: Perfect
Pumpkins, 11am-3pm
Create your own squashy pumpkin using felt or fake fur fabric, a
plastic shopping bag as stuffing and a twig for a stalk. Part of our drop-in
Family Saturdays series which take place on the first Saturday of every month.
RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes nature
reserve: A Walk on the Wild Side, 2.00-3.30pm
Celebrate the highlights of autumn with us on this family wildlife
walk. Crunch some leaves, join in spotting birds and hear their incredible
stories of migration, and keep your eyes peeled for fungi too – it’s a
wonderful time of year. Recommended for ages 7+. No need to book.
Wicken Fen: Family Fun Walking
Trail, 10am-4.30pm
For information, see 1 November
Ickworth: Family Fun Challenge Trail,
11am-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Peckover House: Halloween Trail,
12-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Welney Widlfowl and Wetlands
Trust – Half Term Family Activities
For information, see 1 November
Cambridge Arts Theatre – Horrible
Histories: Terrible Tudors, 10.30am and 7pm
For information, see 1 November
Cambridge Arts Theatre – Horrible
Histories: Vile Victorians, 2pm
For information, see 1 November
Sunday 4 November
Wicken Fen: Family Fun Walking
Trail, 10am-4.30pm
For information, see 1 November
Ickworth: Family Fun Challenge
Trail, 11am-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Peckover House: Halloween Trail,
12-4pm
For information, see 1 November
Welney Widlfowl and Wetlands
Trust – Half Term Family Activities
For information, see 1 November
Monday 5 November
Cambridge Fireworks Display,
6-10pm
This year's fireworks show will be held on Monday 5 November, starting
at 7.30pm at Midsummer Common. A bonfire will be lit immediately after the
fireworks display and the Thurston Family Fun Fair will be open from 6 to 10pm.
Please do not bring fireworks or sparklers.
Saturday 10 November
Ely Fireworks Spectacular, 5.30-7.30pm
The annual Ely fireworks display will return to Cherry Hill Park with a
bang in 2012, lighting up the skies of East Cambridgeshire. This year the city
celebrates bonfire night on Saturday November 10th and rarely have the actions
of Guy Fawkes and his failed 'Gunpowder Plot' been marked in such a beautiful
setting. With the famous Ely Cathedral as its backdrop, it is a thrilling show
of colour and noise for all the family. Gates open at 5.30pm, with the bonfire
being lit at 6.15pm and the fireworks being set off at 6.45pm.
Family Fun Day (Ditton Lodge
Primary School, Newmarket), 10am-1pm
A family fun day based on the Heritage theme. Activities to include:
Calligraphy, Embroidery, Cake making, Nail art, Archery, Making music, Henna
designs, Jewellery making. Free event.
Children’s Crafty Christmas
Fayre (Bottisham Scout Hut), 11am-3pm
Bring the whole family to this Christmas event. Your children can make
some fun crafty items to give as Christmas presents, including: Ceramics,
Cakes, Jewellery. There will also be: Crochet Items, Cards, Face painting,
Glitter tattoos, Lucky Dip, A sweet shop. Come and have a look at the stalls
and have a crafty play with the kids. It’s free entry and free squash for the
children.
Sunday 11 November
Wicken Village Hall: Backhand
Theatre Company, ‘The Reluctant Dragon’, 4pm
Backhand Theatre brings to life the classic tale of The Reluctant
Dragon, the story of a boy who meets a dragon who is not your average
fire-breathing monster. This wonderful tale, told with beautiful hand crafted
puppets, including an elaborate 5 foot dragon and a fresh new score, is fun for
all the family with comedy, puppetry and adventure.
Wednesday 14 November
Wicken Fen: Mucky Pups Do ...
Misty Magic, 10.30am
Pre-school trails and craft to get you into a mysterious November mood.
Booking essential. This event will be suitable for pushchairs.
Wimpole Estate: Christmas Craft
Fair, 10.30am-5pm
Wimpole's festive season starts up with our fantastic Christmas Craft
Fair. Find unique and unusual presents from the sixty craft stalls.
Friday 16 November
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift
& Food Fair, 10am-4pm
An exceptional Christmas shopping experience at this unique event.
Whether you're looking for a special gift, accessories or decorations to
complete your festive ensemble, you'll be spoilt for choice. Over 75 exhibitors
will be located in the Nave in addition to a Festive Food Hall in the
Magnificent Lady Chapel. Throughout the event there will be seasonal floral
presentations and cookery demonstrations.
Entertainment will be provided by our own Cathedral Choirs together with
performances from local choirs and groups.
Saturday 17 November
The Brook (Soham): Breakfast
with the Gruffalo, 9.30-11am
Join Burrows Bookshop and The Gruffalo for a Breakfast Feast.
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift
& Food Fair, 10am-4pm
For information, see 16 November. At 2pm on Saturday, Galton
Blackinston of Morston Hall, Norfolk and BBC's Saturday Kitchen and 'The Great
British Menu' fame will be doing a live presentation.
Mumford Theatre: How to Catch a
Star, 11.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm
Based on the bestselling children’s book by award-winning author Oliver
Jeffers. Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much… Every night he
watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One
day, he decided he would try to catch a star...but first he had to think of a
plan. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music,
puppetry and storytelling - a must-see for small people aged 4+, and grown-up
stargazers!
Sunday 18 November
Cambridge Christmas Lights
Switch On
This year’s Big Christmas Lights Switch On Event will take place on
Sunday 18 November and we hope you are able to join us in the fun and
festivities.
Saturday 24 November
Burwell Festive Craft Fair,
10am-4pm
Stock up on gorgeous handmade items, made by our talented sellers, from
the local and more far afield area. From jewellery to art, from glass to felt,
from jam to ceramics - you are sure to find something you love! And when you
are shopped out, sit down and enjoy a scrumptious homemade cake in our cafe!
Sunday 25 November
Ely Flower, Food & Craft
Market – Christmas Special, 10am-4pm
Our Christmas Special Flower, Food & Craft Market takes place on
Sunday 25 November 2012 on Ely Market Place from 10 am - 4 pm. A great selection of seasonal plants and
flowers with food and craft stalls and Christmas tasters and entertainment.
Friday 30 November
Ely Christmas Lights Switch On,
4pm-8pm
Live stage acts, stalls/ craft fair, fun fair food and drink makes this
the Biggest and Best Christmas light switch on in the area. The acts on stage
start at 4.30pm and the lights go on at 6.45pm.
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