Protecting the Beauty of Cambridge and its Environment
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is a local charity dedicated to protecting Cambridge green spaces, historic sites, and countryside ensuring these vital places are preserved for everyone to enjoy now and for generations to come.
David Attenborough calls for preserving Cambridge’s green spaces. Let’s honour that vision and protect and celebrate what makes our city extraordinary.
Restore Respect Protect
Balancing history, nature, and progress for a thriving Cambridge
Green
Spaces
We own or manage 550+ acres of green space, including Wandlebury, Coton Reserve & Grantchester Meadows.
Historic Buildings
& Heritage
We preserve heritage sites as Greater Cambridge's sole historic buildings and landscapes charity.
The Development
of Cambridge
We champion sustainable planning, balancing development with environmental protection.
Outdoor
Education
We deliver engaging science, nature, and bushcraft experiences to 2,000+ children annually.
Discover our Green Spaces & Heritage Buildings
Wandlebury
Country Park
Explore ancient woodland and meadows just outside the city.
Grantchester Meadows
&
Orchard Tea Garden
Walk the iconic riverside landscape that inspired poets and artists.
The Leper Chapel & Barnwell Meadows
Step inside Cambridge’s oldest complete building
Bourn
Windmill
Discover one of the oldest windmills in the UK, in a countryside setting.
Join Our Team
Fundraising Manager
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join our committed and talented team. Closing date Sunday 28 September.
Your local charity
protecting the beauty
of Cambridge
and its environment
Our Appeals.
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Be a part of your local nature and heritage
Cambridge Past, Present & Future is an independent charity with no statutory funding. That means that we are reliant on donations from members, donors and supporters to care for nature and protect heritage in Cambridge. If this is important to you, please become a member or patron, or support our work with a gift.
Latest news
Coton Orchard Busway Inquiry Underway
Our team is making the case for an alternative route for the Cambourne-Cambridge Busway, to avoid a new road being built through Coton Orchard wildlife site. Read more
Help our outdoor education programme
We’re looking for a volunteer to help us update our school database so that we can continue to run our popular outdoor education programme at Wandlebury, which every year helps 2,000 children have fun learning about their local nature and history. Read more
Wading Within the Waters and the Wild
on a childhood immersed in a brook, & creatively curating a festival of riverine film.
Have a Month on us!
This autumn, we’re saying thank you to everyone who chooses to support Cambridge Past, Present & Future by offering an extra month of membership, free of charge, when you join in October.
Autumn Leaves at Wandlebury
Discover the magic of autumn at Wandlebury Country Park. Brilliant foliage, wildlife, and trails make 2025 a year of unforgettable colour.
Barnwell Verge Project
Abbey People, one of the River Cam CAN partners have been working with the community to improve a problem area on Barnwell Road, to help stop parking on the verge, encourage wildlife, and build relationships in the community.
