The National Trust has regained control of a 370-acre site near Cambridge, marking the first time the organization has managed the area in 60 years.
Known as Northfield, the land is situated near Anglesey Abbey and extends along Quy Road toward Bottisham, approximately seven miles from the city.
According to Yahoo, the charity acquired the site following an agreement with its owners. The area features a chalk stream and is characterized as a fen-edge landscape where low-lying terrain meets a higher chalk ridge. The site also contains historical evidence of human activity dating back to the Roman period.
The National Trust plans to restore the land to establish new wildlife habitats and enhance community access to green space. “We want Northfield to become a place where nature can thrive, helping wildlife recover and building resilience to a changing climate,” said Emma Ormond-Bones, general manager of the National Trust's North Cambridgeshire Portfolio.
This project is the first initiative under a new regional masterplan to connect people and wildlife from Wicken Fen to the edge of Cambridge.
The project launches as Cambridgeshire faces nature depletion and a growing population that requires more accessible outdoor space. To shape the future of the site, the National Trust is inviting public input. Community drop-in sessions are scheduled to take place between Saturday, November 21, and Friday, November 27. Feedback gathered during these sessions will guide the next phase of planning, with formal proposals expected to be developed throughout 2027.
