Shepreth Tiger Day
One of Shepreth Wildlife Park’s most popular characters, Amba the tiger, turns 17 on 4 August and the park is throwing a big party to celebrate. Tiger Day is a regular feature at the Park, and is now in its 11th year. Come and meet Amba and Rana, her handsome partner, and help raise money for tiger conservation throughout the world. Cambridge Utd – aka ‘the Amber Army’ – will be entering the tiger enclosure at feeding time (rather them than us!) and there’ll be live entertainment from The Young Actor’s Company and singer Melody Causton, plus a bouncy castle, magic show, crafts and more. www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk
Royston Kite Festival
Climb to the top of Therfield Heath, Royston, for a day of family entertainment, kite making and flying, a fun fair, food, drink and more. Takes place 2 August, 10.30am-4.30pm; tickets £2.50 (children go free). www.roystonkitefestival.com
Butterfly spotting
Venture into the grasslands at Wandlebury Country Park in search of the beautiful butterflies that flourish there during the summer months. Learn to spot and to recognise the different species and find out how they function and live. Round off the afternoon with butterfly-related art and craft activities. Bring a drink and a snack and dress for the outdoors. 4 August, 2-4pm. Ages 6+. Tickets £6.50 (adults go free). www.cambridgeppf.org/whats-on
Wimpole Night Walk
Go on a guided walk with one of Wimpole Hall’s park rangers and discover which night-time creatures creep out of hiding once the daytime visitors have gone. Keep your eyes peeled for bats flitting overhead and listen out for owls calling to each other from the trees. This is one of the National Trust’s 50 Things To Do Before You’re 13 ¾ – and an excellent excuse to stay up late! Takes place 25 August (8-10pm) and 4 September (7.30-9.30pm), £4. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate
Robin Hood
England’s favourite outlaw will swap Sherwood Forest for Milton Country Park to entertain families on 27 August. Performed by Cambridge Touring Theatre, Robin Hood The Musical features colourful costumes, daring heroes, dastardly villains and hilarity aplenty. Tickets cost £9 adults, £7 children under 16 and £28 for a family ticket. It starts at 3pm, in the fabulous, outdoor woodland setting. Feel free to come along in your own medieval-inspired fancy dress. There’s also a drama workshop (priced £3) before the show at 1.30pm for budding thespians, aged between 5 and 10. www.cambridgetouringtheatre.co.uk
