In and around Cambridgeshire

Colour Spring parterre filled with yellow and red tulips

Discover grand houses, a distinctive fenland landscape, lush farmland and a myriad of waterways.

Places to visit

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Family getting close up to a cow at Wimpole Home Farm

May half-term in Cambridgeshire 

It doesn't matter what time of the year you visit Wimpole Home Farm, there's always a new arrival to meet. Climb to the top of the treehouse at Anglesey Abbey or go on a bug hunt at Wicken Fen. We've plenty of ideas for family days out this May half-term.

Half-term in Cambridgeshire
Step into spring
The alliums in bloom in the Walled Garden at Wimpole

Places to visit in Cambridgeshire 

Not far from the centre of Cambridge, wander around Anglesey Abbey and it's garden for all seasons or escape to Wicken Fen in search of wildlife. A little further afield enjoy exploring Wimpole Estate, including Home Farm where you'll meet some new arrivals.

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Some of our favourite walks
Wicken Fen - Bird Watchers

Walking in Cambridgeshire 

Walk up to the Gothic Folly at Wimpole for some great views across the lake and back towards the Hall. Whilst a walk between Wicken Fen and Anglesey Abbey, will enable you to discover the beauty of the Cambridgeshire fens and enjoy nature's spectacles with the changing of the seasons.

Our Cambridgeshire walks
Don't miss
Wicken Fen - Cuckoo in flight

Cuckoo Festival  

The distinctive call of the cuckoo often heralds the arrival of spring, and here at Wicken Fen we celebrate the height of spring - the month of May - with a festival dedicated to the Cuckoo.

House in the evening sunlight viewed from the grass parkland

Wimpole History Festival 2018 

Wimpole History Festival near Cambridge - a weekend of history and heritage for the whole family on 22-24 June

Picture of Sapphire's Crew in uniform

High days & holidays 

Throughout the summer we'll be travelling back to the 1920's to join Lord Fairhaven on his many extraordinary journeys around the world. We start with his 1925/26 trip to America and the Caribbean and discover what it was like to travel the world in your own private yacht.

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Wimpole Hall viewed from the park
Wimpole Estate   Cambridgeshire

Going green at Wimpole

Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire is planning to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels by the installation of a ground source heat pump.

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The law is changing – don’t get left out 

New data protection laws mean you have more control over how you hear from us. But if you don’t opt in, you might end up getting left out.

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Places to stay
Big camp at night with a family camp fire.

Houghton Mill Campsite, Cambridgeshire 

Nestling on the banks of the River Great Ouse and with fantastic views of the historic working mill, our campsite offers a great place to park your caravan, motorhome, pitch your tent, or enjoy a stay in our brand new camping pods. The campsite is open March - October.

Holiday Cottage, Wisbech

Places to stay 

Want to stay a little longer? Wainman House in Wisbech has been restored and is now an elegant Georgian townhouse that sleeps 11 and makes the perfect base for large groups.

Places that bring us together
Don and Jenny groom a donkey at Wimpole Home Farm Play Video
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Don and Jenny's story

At Wimpole Estate, retired farmer Don and his wife Jenny are rediscovering their love of agriculture. Don was diagnosed with dementia five years ago and lost touch with his farming past. But thanks to Jenny and the Farming Memories group she helped set up at Wimpole, Don has found a community that shares his life-long passion.