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
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.
Activities & Events
Coton Spring Clean Litter Pick
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Easter Sunday Worship
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Volunteer Work Party
Pole Lathe Tuition
Learn to Scythe Day
Woodland and Craft Weekend
May Day Morris Dance
Wandlebury Scything Festival
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Bourn Windmill Open Day – National Mills Weekend
Bourn Windmill Open Day
Bourn Windmill Open Day
Bourn Windmill Open Day
Bourn Windmill Open Day – The East Anglian Mills (TEAMS) Weekend
Bourn Windmill Open Day – National Mills Weekend
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Activities & Events
Coton Guided Walk
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Easter Egg Hunt
Leper Chapel Open Day
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Volunteer Work Party
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Terror Tales of Cambridge, by Frederick Cowles
Easter Sunday Worship
Leper Chapel Open Day
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Spring Tree ID of Wandlebury
Woodlands and Wildlife
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Pole Lathe Tuition
Woodland and Craft Weekend
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Leper Chapel Open Day
Coton Spring Clean Litter Pick
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Calm under the Canopy
Leper Chapel Open Day
Spring Wildflowers of Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
May Day Morris Dance
Archaeology Open Day
Dawn Chorus Walk
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Early Morning Bird Walk
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Wandlebury Archaeology Excavations – Past, Present & Future
Bourn Windmill Open Day – National Mills Weekend
Bourn Windmill Open Day – National Mills Weekend
Hinxton Watermill Open Day
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Healthy Walking at Wandlebury
Calm under the Canopy
Meet the Cows
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
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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.
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
Who Decides Cambridge’s Future?
‘If this government proposal goes ahead, this would be the most significant change to how Greater Cambridge is planned in a generation’
Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a Chief Executive who can guide our charity through its next chapter, strengthening its voice, deepening its impact and ensuring that Cambridge continues to thrive for generations to come.
Content & Digital Producer
An exciting new role helping to shape the future story of Cambridge.
Learning at Wandlebury
Hands-on sessions exploring nature, archaeology and local history in a setting unlike any classroom.
Spring is on the Move
Hares are most active in March, bounding through fields and often best seen in places like Varley’s Field, Wandlebury and open grasslands around Coton.
