2012 Events
Sunday 26th February:- Birdbox MakingSunday 25th March:- The Sport Relief Mile
Sunday 1st April:- Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust Junior Duathlon
Sunday 8th April:- Easter Treasure Hunt
Sunday 8th July:- Cambridge News Big Bike Ride
Sunday 15th July:- Parklife
Sunday 22nd July:- Tommy's Baby Race
Sunday 29th July:- Fishing Activities Day
Thursday 16th August:- Sleeping Beauty
A Chapter House Theatre Company Production. Sleeping Beauty waits for her prince in a magical new version of this best-loved fairytale. Young and old alike will fall in love with this delightful adaptation set in the 1940s and taking you on a thrilling journey all the way to fairyland. Come along in your favourite fancy dress outfit and join the fairytale parade during the performance! Magical theatre in magical surroundings for all the family
Tickets and Information from:
- The Visitor Centre (01223) 420060
- The Junction (01223) 511511,
- See Tickets (0871) 2200260 www.seetickets.com
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19thAugust: X-Adventure Weekend
A weekend of outdoor activities for more details see www.xadventureactivities.co.uk
Canoeing and Waterwalkers on Todd's Pitt during the 2011 Adventure Zone.
Sunday 2nd September:- Alzheimers Memory Walk
Sunday 16th September:- Food, Farming and Countryside Day
Sunday 2nd October:- Cambridge Cancer Walk
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd December:- Santa's Grotto
How to join an event and what will it cost? Places are limited on some events, so please book and pay for your place by any dates shown. Events at the park are run by park staff or other experienced leaders, charges for events vary because of this. To book an event, please call 01223 420060.
What to wear Most events take place outdoors so please wear clothing and footwear that is appropriate for the weather and ground conditions at the time.
Children and events Children are welcome at park events with some aimed at children and some at adults or families, if unsure please ask. At all events please ensure that under 16's are accompanied by an adult at all times.
Cancelling events Very occasionally we may need to cancel an event at short notice. We will try to contact everyone who has booked to inform them of this. We reserve the right to cancel an event if we have received no bookings or if bad weather is forecast.
Events in green are run by Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust (CSLT).
Events in navy blue are run by The Friends of Milton Country Park.
Events in purple are collaborative events between CSLT and partnership organisations.
Events in light blue are hosted by Milton Country Park, but run by a partnership organisation.
Regular Events
Cambridge Parkrun Timed 5k run around Milton Country Park every Saturday at 9am.
This event is free and open to all ages and abilities. New runners are asked to register with Parkrun before their first event. This event is organised by volunteers, "whether you are a complete novice looking to get yourself started on your own 'running journey' or a seasoned athlete wanting to use this as a part of your training schedule, you're welcome to come along and join
Buggyfit A regular, Tuesday morning, outdoor fitness group for mums with babies, at 11am.
This is national scheme, see - the ultimate postnatal exercise class, takes place on a Tuesday morning in the park. Mums must have been cleared to exercise by their GP typically after 6 to 10 weeks. The class comprises a cardio-vascular workout as well as appropriate and safe core stability and body conditioning exercises, 11.00 - 12.00 everyone welcome. The group then meets up for a healthy lunch at Cafe Diem. See website for more details. Note there is a charge for this event
Healthy Walks A regular, Tuesday afternoon walk guided group walk around Milton Country Park.
Milton Country Park is an accredited member of Natural England's Walking for Health scheme which aims to encourage people, particularly those who take little exercise, to do regular short walks in their communities. Take a guided walk around the Park in a small friendly group, Tuesday afternoons, meeting at the visitor centre at 2pm.
Cambridge Wildlife Watch A monthly wildlife group for Children
This is national scheme, see - for details please contact
or call 01223 233931
Junior Rangers A monthly outdoor group for Children
A range of wildlife and outdoor activites at the park.
Seasonal Events
Nordic Walking Taster sessions, Weekly walks and "Learn to Nordic Walk" Courses.
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking - it uses poles to involve the upper as well as the legs. Contact the organiser Fay Durrant for details.
Parkfit Weekly outdoor fitness sessions.
See website for details.
Sessions expected to resume Monday 2nd April
Open Water Swimming Regular outdoor swimming at Milton Country Park.
Elite Swimming Academy Cambridge run a range of outdoor swimming courses over the summer months.. See their website for details.
Family Paddle Boarding Details to be confirmed for 2012
