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
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Christmas Carols at The Leper Chapel
Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Fantastical Forest Exhibition 2025 – Celebrating Tree Charter Day
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Tree ID
Woodlands and Wildlife
Leper Chapel Open Day
Cambridge Past, Present & Future AGM
Griff Rhys Jones: Blockers or Builders of the Future?
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Legacy Lunch
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
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Easter Sunday Worship
Activities & Events
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Calm under the Canopy: Mindful Meditation
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Outdoor Mini Retreat
Christmas Carols at The Leper Chapel
Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel
Holiday Bushcraft for 5-14 year olds
Fantastical Forest Exhibition 2025 – Celebrating Tree Charter Day
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Wreath Making for Families
Winter Tree ID
Woodlands and Wildlife
Leper Chapel Open Day
Cambridge Past, Present & Future AGM
Griff Rhys Jones: Blockers or Builders of the Future?
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Volunteer Work Party
Legacy Lunch
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
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Broom Making Workshop
Easter Sunday Worship
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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
Honouring a Pioneer: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Gillian Gandy
Honouring Dr. Gillian Gandy at Wandlebury Country Park, a butterfly plaque celebrates her pioneering work in neonatal care and the lasting impact on fragile lives. Read more
The Tadlow Granary
One of the oldest surviving agricultural structures in Cambridgeshire.
Preserving our Heritage
High on the roof of Wandlebury House, above the trees, the old clocktower has watched over the park for generations. Its copper cupola is one of Wandlebury’s most familiar silhouettes.
Give the Gift of Cambridge
This season, give something that lasts.
Gift a membership to someone you love.
The gift of Cambridge, its nature, its heritage, its future.
Griff Rhys Jones – Blockers or Builders of the Future?
Drawing on his experience as both artist and activist, he will invite us to consider how progress and preservation can coexist, and how each of us can play a part in shaping a future that honours the past while meeting the needs of today.
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
