In and around Cambridgeshire

Have you spotted the giant golden bird cage nestled amongst the wildflower meadows at Anglesey Abbey yet? Artist Caroline Wright, has been drawing ispiration from Lord Fairhaven's love of ornithology.

Over 70 varieties of dahlia are currently providing a dazzling burst of colour in our garden. Look out for special dahlia displays throughout the garden and house as part of this year's Dahlia Festival which runs until 2 October.

To mark the 50th anniversary of Lord Fairhaven’s bequest of Anglesey Abbey to the National Trust, there will be a special exhibition this autumn looking at Lord Fairhaven’s collection and legacy, featuring items not normally on display.

Brown had a talent for designing estates that blended into the countryside. So how do you distinguish between a natural landscape and one designed by the great man?

'Capability' Brown is responsible for one of the beautiful areas of Wimpole's parkland, which has an extraordinary folly in the form of a ruined castle at its heart.

Inspired by Brown’s landscape, we've been working with NEON on a contemporary art installation that will make you look at a series of picturesque views, or scenes in a new way.

We've recently completed a major project to restore the Newmarket Corridor wing of the House, which includes Lord Fairhaven's bedroom, bathroom and the bedroom in which Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, stayed when she came to visit.

The Great Barn is one of the most iconic buildings at Wimpole Home Farm. We've recently been working with traditional master thatchers to give the thatched roof a little makeover.

Herds of free roaming Konik ponies and Highland cattle are creating new habits for wildlife at Wicken Fen. Find out more about how our team are caring for this nature reserve.

We're pleased to announce that the recently restored 18th century Gothic Tower at Wimpole is among the winners of a European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage.

Thanks to public donations and grants from the Michael Marks Charitable Trust & Viridor Credits Environmental Company, we've built a 'bridge for nature' enabling wildlife and our herds of Konik ponies & Highland cattle to roam freely over the nature reserve.

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.

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 or pitch your tent. Bookings still available for Autumn 2016 and bookings now being taken for 2017.