Fun for the Whole Family: The Must-Visit Places Near Fitzwilliam Gate

Weekends become richer and more memorable when you live somewhere with plenty to do. Fitzwilliam Gate’s enviable location puts families at the heart of entertainment, sports and leisure opportunities.

Sporting Opportunities for Active Families

Fitzwilliam Gate is perfectly located for families seeking a balance of relaxation and excitement. Nearby sports grounds provide children and adults opportunities to learn new skills, play together, and connect with local clubs. Weekend football, tennis lessons, and swimming are all within easy reach, making an active lifestyle simple for families.

Histon Tennis Club: Based at the Recreation Ground in Impington/New Road, this LTA‑affiliated club offers four grass courts in summer, an all‑year floodlit artificial grass court, and a hard court. Great for kids, beginners and experienced players alike.

Impington Sports Centre: A local centre for hire that offers outdoor tennis courts, netball courts, and an outdoor sports field; useful for casual games, family sport sessions or organised clubs.

Histon & Impington Recreation Ground: also support grassroots teams: local football clubs (youth and adult) and a cricket club use the pitches for matches and training. There’s a strong community sporting scene here.

Shopping and Cultural Experiences

Local shopping areas in Histon and Impington cater to everyday errands, while Cambridge city centre offers boutiques, cultural venues, and entertainment options for family outings. Museums, theatres, cinemas, and seasonal festivals ensure there’s always something to enjoy together.

Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge: A stylish three‑screen cinema (on St Andrew’s Street) that's perfect for family outings, date nights or a relaxed film after school. It offers kid-friendly screenings, weekend showings and a cosy café-bar atmosphere.

Everyman Cambridge Cinema: Known for its comfy seating and welcoming vibe, Everyman offers a cinema experience that’s ideal for families, couples or friends wanting a relaxed film night.

The Light Cinema Cambridge: A contemporary cinema at the leisure park, ideal for family-friendly screenings, new releases, and more flexible showtimes, making it convenient for school‑term evenings or weekends. 

Adventure for Every Age

Indoor Fun: Soft‑Play Centres & Kid-Friendly Entertainment

When the weather isn’t cooperating or you fancy a relaxed, indoor activity close to home, Cambridge’s soft‑play and family‑friendly entertainment venues are perfect. For example, the Cambridge Science Centre offers interactive exhibits that spark curiosity and creativity in children of all ages, ideal for rainy days or after-school adventures. 

These indoor options give families a flexible, all-weather alternative: perfect for little ones, for playdates, or for parents who want a calm, child-friendly outing without lots of planning.

Adventure & Escape: Escape Rooms, Games and Family Thrills

For families who enjoy a bit of excitement and challenge, Cambridge offers immersive experiences like the Lockhouse Escape Games or Cambridge Escape Rooms  both within reach for a fun family outing, birthday treat or weekend activity. 

These interactive adventures add variety to family life: a chance to solve puzzles together, build teamwork, have laughs, all just a short commute from Fitzwilliam Gate.

Seasonal Events & Community Activities Across Cambridge

One of the joys of living near Cambridge is that community events, festivals, and family‑oriented programmes are regularly on, from museum workshops and gallery open‑studios to seasonal festivals, shows and outdoor activities tailored to children and families. The city’s museums and galleries often host family‑friendly events, exhibitions and hands‑on activities. 

This means families who make Fitzwilliam Gate their home don’t just get a house, they join a dynamic, active community with access to culture, events, and entertainment year-round.

Why Families Love Living at Fitzwilliam Gate

Living here allows families to balance the quiet of home with access to vibrant, nearby attractions, creating an enriching environment for children to grow up in. Choosing Fitzwilliam Gate means embracing a lifestyle where every day offers a chance to explore, play and make memories.

Start your family’s next chapter at Fitzwilliam Gate by exploring our homes today.