When you are taking barge holidays in Cambridgeshire is a good place to begin as there is so much to see and do while you are there, but after you have toured the city of Cambridge you might want to venture a little further afield. Those who opt for barge holidays in this region will find that there is something for all the family, if only you know where to look.

Those who have an interest in arts and crafts might want to pay a visit to the Abington Pottery. The village of Little Abington is located very close to the city of Cambridge and there are places where you can have a drink or a light meal. The pottery is open most days and is ideal for the whole family. Alternatively you can visit Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill. This is a stately home that is open to the public and the gardens are perfect for a walk or a picnic so the whole family can enjoy a relaxing day out.

If you are taking Barge Holidays Cambridgeshire has more than historic houses and wine enthusiasts might appreciate a visit to the Chilford Hall vineyard. There are tours and wine tastings of the locally made wine, which has won a number of awards in recent years. As a souvenir you can always purchase a few bottles to take home with you and enjoy a truly British wine.

For something a bit more adventurous you can take part in a pleasure flight over the beautiful countryside surrounding Cambridge. Pleasure flights are available at Duxford, along with the Imperial War Museum so you can fly in a genuine Tiger Moth plane dating back to the Second World War and learn more about this and other planes at the museum. Children will love a day out at the museum and at the gift shop they can buy a number of books and other items that will help them to learn more about how war was fought in Britain.  As you can see there is plenty to keep you occupied on the barge holidays in Cambridgeshire, so check out all the options today.