Cambourne: Nature, History and Experiences

Cambourne combines experiences in nature, traces of bygone eras and a wide range of activities for a varied stay. Conservation work is carried out around Redgrave Water; the islands serve as refuges for local birdlife. There are also trails through Cambourne Nature Reserve, a community orchard with special varieties and activities where children and adults can pursue their own interests. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you primarily want to include landscapes, exercise, fishing, history or family-friendly leisure activities in your travel plans.

Nature, Water and Walking Trails

Redgrave Water represents a landscape where nature conservation and wildlife observation play an important role. The islands are refuges for local birdlife. Those who enjoy spending time by the water will find a specific fishing opportunity at Lake Ewart. For this, you need a valid Environment Agency rod licence and either membership of Cambourne Fishing Club or a day ticket. Cambourne Fishing Club also organises coaching events for adults and children throughout the year.

The trails in Cambourne Nature Reserve can also be selected according to how you want to spend the day. Two walking routes start and finish there and lead to Bourn Windmill. The longer route is 4 miles long and takes two and a half hours. These details help you deliberately distinguish a longer hike from a shorter stay in nature, without equating the two routes. For anglers, Cambourne Fishing Club provides open areas in addition to a jetty, if the raised platforms cannot be accessed.

Orchard, Eco Park and Active Days

Rare and local fruit varieties grow in Cambourne's community orchard. These include the Cambridge Gage plum and Chivers Delight apples. Alongside the water and trails, such details give the area its own character, shaped by regional varieties. For families, the Eco Park offers an equipped play area. The Trim Trail in the Eco Park on School Lane in Great Cambourne includes wooden equipment with a suggested course and exercises. There is also a designated area for informal football.

Other structured activities are aimed at different age groups. The Cambourne Electronics and Robotics Club gives children aged 7 to 18 experience with electronics, robotics and programming languages. This allows you to choose between a day outdoors, an outing with a sporting focus and an activity centred on technology when planning your trip. The activities should not be understood as a single unified programme; rather, they complement the various ways of shaping your stay around the interests of your travel group.

Discover Local History

Archaeological investigations in Cambourne provide insights into land use during the Iron Age, the Roman occupation and through to the Saxon period. This includes, among other things, the cultivation of crops and the keeping of animals. Archaeological evidence also indicates settlement at the same location from around 800 BC to AD 800. Anyone interested in the development of landscapes and human use can combine this historical perspective with today's nature and leisure activities.

Plan Your Accommodation and Journey

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can use your preferred daily routine as a starting point: an accommodation option suits your plans if you can organise your intended nature, fishing, family or cultural interests sensibly from there. For your journey and further planning, the Whippet bus services operating through Cambourne between Papworth Everard and Cambridge are relevant. If you want to take public transport into account, include this connection in your choice of location. For regional orientation, you can also look at Little Stukeley, Melbourn, Brampton, St Ives, Stow Cum Quy, Elton, Holme and Sawtry.

For the wider travel overview: Cambridgeshire.