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Days Out

Plan memorable days out in the Cam Valley with attractions, green spaces and village highlights, all easily reached by rail for relaxing and sustainable exploration.

Days Out by Rail 2026: This Summer we’re celebrating the many attractions, walks, cafés, pubs and family-friendly destinations that can be reached by train in the Cam Valley.

Photograph of the blue plaque to DNA. The inscription reads "Here at the Eagle, near the old Cavendish Laboratory Francis Crick and James Watson first celebrated the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA."

DNA Discovery Day Out (Itinerary)

Follow the story of the world's most famous molecule by train

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A photograph of a dinosaur skull at the Sedgewick museum in Cambridge

Cambridge’s Free Museums (Itinerary)

A suggested one-day itinerary to explore several of Cambridge’s free museums, all within walking distance of each other

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A photograph of tulips at Bury Lane, people can be seen in the background and a train passes behind the people

Bury Lane Farm Shop, Melbourn

Bury Lane Farm Shop is a popular family-run destination just outside Melbourn, offering far more than a traditional farm shop

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A photograph of Duxford airfield from a distance. The sky is blue with fluffy clouds and a vintage aircraft is flying.

IWM Duxford

This museum features an impressive collection of aircraft and exhibits related to aviation history

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Photograph of the front of Wimpole Hall

Wimpole Estate

This National Trust property includes a grand mansion, beautiful gardens, and a working farm

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Photograph of a tiger

Shepreth Wildlife Park

Get up close with mammals, reptiles and insects, just 5 minutes walk from Shepreth station

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A photograph of Cambridge Botanic Gardens with glass houses in the background and the fountain in the foreground

Cambridge University Botanic Gardens

This beautiful garden features a wide variety of plants and themed gardens

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A photograph of Kingsway Golf Centre Jurassic links adventure golf course.

Kingsway Golf Centre, Melbourn

Family-friendly golf centre with adventure golf, footgolf, and café, perfect for a relaxed, fun-filled day out.

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Photograph of a thatched cottage in Foxton.

A Day Out in Foxton

Heritage, history & village life

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