Newly remodelled and busy with lots of kids. Toddler area is fenced. Jesus Green stretches around…read morefor good running and playing. There's a skate park nearby too. Daddy need to play too? The Fort St. George pub is just down river.

Nice place. Folks were playing games, relaxing, sleeping.. There was even a small fair setting up…read more What a nice gather place for everyone.

Not just a great place to hang out or to indulge in a game of football or ultimate frisbee, but…read morealso a site of great sporting significance! Not only: Parker's Piece has a special place in the history of modern football games, as it was here that the Cambridge Rules of 1848 were first put into practice. They were very influential in the creation of the modern rules of Association Football, drawn up in London by The Football Association in 1863. A plaque has been mounted at Parker's Piece bearing the following inscription: "Here on Parker's Piece, in the 1800s [sic], students established a common set of simple football rules emphasising skill above force, which forbade catching the ball and 'hacking'. These 'Cambridge Rules' became the defining influence on the 1863 Football Association rules." But also: Sir Jack Hobbs, second only to the Don in the list of five 'Wisden Cricketers of the Century', used to play on Parkers Piece. Apart from the sporting lore associated with the place, I also love the old gas lamp at the cross roads of the paths (erected in 1893, fact fans) which has become known as 'Reality Checkpoint' by the students. Apparently as it marks the point where the cosseted environment of the colleges ends and real life, embodied by the town proper (the life and grit of Mill Road is just opposite) begins.

I came here multiple times for gorgeous scenery, Sylvia Plath vibes, and clear air for my mind &…read morebody. At every angle, it looks as though a postcard popped out in real life. Grantchester is amazing for walking, reading, socializing, and snacking at The Orchard, which I'll write a separate review for. Grantchester is where I practice my embarrassing biking skills, walk my worries away, and pray my heart out to God. Grantchester is a very special place for me and I'm so glad it exists. P.S. there's a lot where you can park your bike. You can enter into the Meadows through there. It's hard to find but it's there :) good luck!

Grantchester Meadows is a number of things; firstly a short street in the Newnham district of…read moreCambridge, perhaps more famously a track by Pink Floyd and finally - and most relevantly to Qypers - it is a series of meadows owned by one of the Cambridge colleges leading from Newnham, just outside the city centre, to Grantchester about 2 miles away and bordered by the river Cam (or Granta). Pleasant and occasionally idyllic, rather than dramatic, a stroll through Grantchester Meadows is a great way to entertain the kids (there is a path that is suitable for cycling) or show a different side of Cambridge to visitors who are "college-ed out". On a good day, you should find plenty of picnic spots by the river, usually some punters to watch, roaming cattle and trees to climb. In August / September, there are plenty of blackberries to pick, but get there early before they are all gone. Grantchester itself has several characterful pubs, but our destination is always The Orchard for scones, coffee and juice with a straw for the little ones. For an even longer day out, Lammas Land park with its extensive play area is very close to the north end of the meadows.

Really cute and quaint little suburban park, complete with stand up paddle boards, walking trails…read moreand proximity to the River Cam.

Lovely and peaceful! Great for kids too.read more

This was such a lovely park! Lots of space for roaming around, equipment for kids of different…read moreages. Quiet. Open space for kicking a ball around or picnicking. Paved trails. Beautiful spot to visit and burn off some energy.

Most famous for being the home of the annual Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall is a…read morelovely park and often overlooked. It's especially good for toddlers, as it has a nice play area, a duck pond, lots of mature trees and squirrels, and in summer there are two paddling pools. When the weather is good, a very charming Italian gentleman rolls up in his equally vintage ice cream van, I remember him from when I was a kid myself! The Hall itself is now a school, but has some nice gardens around it which are good for picnicking. There's free parking and no entry fee. The toilets can be a bit gross in summer.

The Backs is a beautiful area of the University of Cambridge where the colleges' grounds span over…read morethe River Cam. It's easy to spend a whole morning walking through the paths and along the river. There is no right or single way to do it. You can enter through town and go back and forth across the bridges (where permitted as some colleges will understandably restrict public access). The greens are well-maintained, the architecture is inspiring, and the scene is breathtaking. Check out some of the gardens and sculptures, find the Mathematical Bridge at Queens College, explore the Wren Library at Trinity College (but abide by their no photography policy) and yes, even take a famous punting tour which is said to be the most charming of ways to see the picturesque backdrops. The Backs are worth a stroll, even on gloomy days as it's likely the sun will peep out briefly and distribute that perfect photo opportunity.

Midsummer Common, Jesus, Cambridge, holds the grounds for many major events which occur throughout…read morethe year. It takes place for the notorious Strawberry Fair, of which supports many local bands and musical acts, in addition to the sales of various goods, as well as supporting the local facilities, and is a great attraction for people of an older age group, from about 15 and older. Secondly, Midsummer Common holds the ground for the renowned Midsummer Common fair that has existed for over 500 years, enticing people from all over the UK to attend the fun and entertainment, of the rides.

Just a quick drive from the centre of Cambridge and you come accross Wandlebury. A great park and…read morevery popular all year round. A lovely place to go for a long walk or even to take the family out for a pic nic in the countryside. It will cost £2 to park your car but there are no time restrictions as such on that - you will have plenty of time to go about enjoying your day and not have to worry abou the car park cost, something quite unique for Cambridge!

This park is a real hidden gem, it's a couple of miles outside Cambridge and is a family favourite…read moreof ours all through the year. It's owned by the Cambridge Preservation Society, who do a superb job of managing this estate. Briefly, there's a Stone Age ring which once fortified a village. It now encircles a group of cottages with gardens, a barn and a pond. There's 110 acres of down, woodland, pasture and orchards to explore. It's great for foraging for nuts, fruit, fungi and mushrooms. You can see birds, foxes, deer, bats, badgers (if you're very early). They have some great educational events here through the year and it's free. The car park costs £2 but if you're skint, you can park for free in the lay-by a bit further down the A1307 or you can walk over from Magog Down, just over the road.

Such a beautiful park. A nice place to take your family, as well as enjoy a brisk walk during your…read morebreak. No other place like this when I visit Cambridge! Everyone is always doing fun activities (ping pong, volleyball, tennis etc.) The feel of the park is so peaceful and calming. There's also an ice cream stand by one of the bridges and it's such a great place to throw a picnic with some friends. So many memories here anyone would love it.

Go for your walk on a wekday. If you do go on a sunny Sunday, for example, you find yourself in the…read moremiddle of a crowd, as busy as any city street, with bikes and pushchairs.....it is certainly not a peaceful country walk then. But maybe lots of people prefer the countryside that way!

Granchester Meadows is a fantastic place for a picnic in the summer. There is a large grassy area…read morewhich leads down tot he river. It is possible to hire a punt from the town centre and punt all the way out here rather than driving. There are often cows wandering around the field, so beware of cowpats. Take a gazebo with you then you can have some shelter in the case of a downpour - or sunburn depending on the weather. The pub at the entrance to the meadows does fantastic food, so if a picnic seems like a lot fo work then i would definitely recommend eating here.