What's the Pollen Count in Cambridge today?

Pop in your postcode and check the pollen count in Cambridge today. Your Pollen Pal can help you plan for hay fever flare ups when you’re at work, or meeting friends.

Pollen Forecast for Cambridge

Check the Cambridge pollen forecast, organise your plans for the next few days and discover whether you need to pack some Allergy Comfort wipes. Whether you want to go on a bike ride around Milton Country Park or schedule a punting date, you can head out with all the knowledge you need.

Pollen Hotspots in Cambidge

Although it’s famous for its gorgeous university buildings, the city is a haven when it comes to green spaces, so the Cambridge pollen count can skyrocket. The city has over 90 parks and playgrounds perfectly positioned for picnics, cycling, long walks and… hay fever. 
Graph shows mean pollen grains per metre cube in Cambridge

Cambridgeshire County Council’s Farms Estate is the largest in England and Wales at 33,000 acres – therefore, the area surrounding the city is largely made up of farmland. The county has also been found to be a hotspot for nettle and mugwort, which can both trigger hay fever symptoms.

In the city itself, pollen levels are usually highest in parks such as Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Parker’s Piece and Milton Country Park, which can be found on its outskirts.

Hay Fever Friendly Activities in Cambridge

There are plenty of hay fever friendly things to do in Cambridge that won’t involve you grabbing tissues to stem your streaming eyes. Just avoid picnics at Parker’s Piece or punting tours on the River Cam to avoid the worst pollen levels in Cambridge.

This historic university city is packed full of beautiful buildings to admire, museums to explore and activities to try.

 
Graph shows pollen grains per metre cube by month for each main type in Cambridge

Museums

Unsurprisingly, Cambridge is jammed packed with culture. And very clever people. So, you just know the museums are going to be great – there are loads to choose from, too:

1. The Fitzwilliam Museum
2. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3. University Museum of Zoology

Shopping

What’s a city without great shopping? Cambridge’s market game is strong – and as long as you dodge the flower stalls, the pollen count will be nice and low in the city centre:

1. Market Square
2. Grand Arcade
3. The Grafton

Exercise

Head to an outdoor lido or indoor pool in Cambridge and keep that pesky pollen at bay. There are loads of places for you to pop your swimmers on and make a splash all across the city.

1. Abbey Leisure Complex
2. Parkside Pools
3. Jesus Green Lido

 

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