Wandlebury Country Park is a beautiful country estate just outside of Cambridge, offering miles of walks through woodland and meadows. A lovely place to walk, play, picnic or enjoy nature.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- being outside and in green spaces is a proven stress-buster;
- there’s always lots to do – from events and activities through to volunteering projects or grabbing a drink and a snack from the pop-up café;
- if all you want is peace and quiet, there are quieter and more secluded walks with benches to sit and just ‘be’.
“I’ve been coming here since I was a child and I remember building dens and climbing trees! Now I bring my own family and my dog to let off steam and get some fresh air. We all love it here.”
“This was the first time I have taken part in volunteering at Wandlebury and I was thoroughly impressed by the experience. The wardens were welcoming and patient, I felt valued and included, and I came away feeling that I had learnt something and contributed something.”
How to contact
Phone
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Wandlebury Country Park
Stapleford
Cambridge CB22 3AE
UK
What to expect
You can either explore Wandlebury Country Park by yourself (there’s a map and visitor guide here) or if you prefer being with others, there are group events and activities all year round, including mindfulness-in-nature wellness walks or a weekly free health & wellbeing walk.
Visitors can enjoy the following facilities:
- Toilets (including disabled toilet)
- Picnic benches and seats
- Over 8 kms of paths to explore woodlands, meadows, views and orchards
- Den-building area
- Wildlife viewing hide
- A pop-up café (weather permitting) – check social media for up-to-date info
- Games field
- BBQ areas to hire
- Hire of private paddock and stables centre with marquee – birthdays, weddings and parties
There’s more info about the range of activities all year round across all of Cambridge Past, Present & Future sites on this link.
If you’re interested to volunteer at Wandlebury or any of Cambridge Past, Present & Future sites, you can find out more here.
More information
If you have reduced mobility, there is free parking for blue badge holders and a toilet for use by wheelchair users. Most of the 8 km of paths in the park are unsurfaced but there are no steps or stiles and the majority of the park has gentle gradients. There is an off-road mobility scooter available for free hire, which can be used by anyone who wants to enjoy the park but might need some help to do so; it must be booked in advance. More information here.
There are toilets on site.
Cycling is not allowed in the park (except young children) but cycle parking is available in the car park.
Dogs are very welcome however owners must keep them on leads at all times, except in the dedicated off-lead area. Dog bins are provided.
Wandlebury Country Park is managed by Cambridge Past, Present & Future.
Visiting Wandlebury Country Park is free. Donations to Cambridge Past, Present and Future are welcome – find out more here.
Members of Cambridge Past, Present and Future and blue badge holders can park for free. Non-members car parking is pay and display – the car parking machine only accepts card payment. Some pre-booked events and activities also require payment – check the website for more information.
Meet some Cambridge Past, Present & Future volunteers:
How to contact
Phone
Volunteering opportunities
Where to go
Wandlebury Country Park
Stapleford
Cambridge CB22 3AE
UK
