Alec Nelson

Honouring Alec Nelson, the Cambridge-based coach who guided 50 athletes to the Olympics and helped shape British athletics.

The Art of Hedgelaying

You might have spotted our team at work along the hedgerows this season — but what exactly is hedgelaying, and why does it matter so much for wildlife?

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'

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.

Heritage 2026 Update

Across our estate, careful, often unseen work continues to protect the buildings and landscapes that hold Cambridge’s story.