Witcham Equestrian Centre

If you're staying at one of the caravan parks around Cambridge and fancy something different from the usual fens and cathedral circuit, Witcham Equestrian Centre is worth a look - though it's very much for horse enthusiasts rather than casual day-trippers. It's a working facility east of Cambridge where you can arrange riding lessons, hacks across the countryside, or just watch the horses being worked. The setting is proper rural Cambridgeshire - flat, open, and honestly a bit bleak if you're not into the landscape.

This is really for families wanting to get kids on horseback or for experienced riders wanting to explore the bridleways around the area. A casual walk-by visit won't amount to much - you're looking at a proper riding session or arranged tour if you want to make an afternoon of it. The nearest parks like Heatherbield Lodge and Long Island Lake are within easy driving distance, so it works as an add-on activity if someone in your group is keen on horses.

Worth phoning ahead to check what's on offer and whether they've got availability - these places are busy during school holidays. If you're here for the Cambridgeshire countryside and your kids are horse-mad, it's decent enough. Otherwise, the cathedral and college walks in Cambridge itself will probably give you more bang for your buck.