Wassail!
Help us wake up nature at Wimpole with a Wassail Walk around the walled garden!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Wassail is an ancient custom to toast the good health of crops, livestock, beehives and orchards. Here at Wimpole we’re raising a Wassail to celebrate the produce of our Walled Garden and highlight how a good harvest is ensured through year-round hard work.
Discover the traditions of Wassailing and learn about sustainable food and farming as you embark on the trail through the orchards and walled garden. Have a go at some traditional rhymes, create a ‘hullabaloo’ with our noisemakers, and help welcome the birds and pollinators ahead of spring. Find out how our famous Wimpole Apple Juice is made, from tree to bottle, before enjoying a glass at the Old Rectory Restaurant (£6 for 500ml bottle).
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
This trail is suitable for all ages.
- Meeting point
Head to the Walled Garden to enjoy the Wassail Walk.
- What to bring and wear
The trail is outdoors, so dress for the weather!
- Accessibility
The trail is accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and PMVs.
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parkrun
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Pig feeding at Home Farm
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