Meet our New Chief Executive Mike Hakata

Meet Mike Hakata, the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, and discover what drew him to the charity and its mission to protect the places we love.

Meet Mike Hakata, the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Past, Present & Future, and discover what drew him to the charity and its mission to protect the places we love.

As he prepares to leave CPPF after nine and a half years, CEO James Littlewood reflects on a decade of conservation, growth, challenges and achievement.

Have an hour or two to spare? Join our flexible volunteering list and hear about occasional opportunities to support events, conservation projects and community activities across Cambridge.

Restoration works on the ring Wall have been taking place for almost 25 years, and this final stage of works will complete the restoration.

Bourn Windmill & Hinxton Watermill open days from May 9th

Inspired by the chapel’s past, this site-specific installation invites visitors to reflect on memory, absence and connection through the use of paper porcelain bells.

Saturday, 23rd May to Tuesday, 30th June.
With over 180 events, building on last year's record-breaking success, the 2026 lineup offers a mix of scientific discovery, creative expression, film, and pure outdoor fun.

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

Explore Wandlebury's Iron Age past at two free archaeology events this May, an open day on 2 May and a research talk on 9 May.

What does the proposed Development Corporation mean for how Cambridge grows, and who makes those decisions?