Wimpole Hall basement tours
Get underneath the history of life below Wimpole Hall.
- Booking advisable
- Free event (admission applies)
Below the lavishly decorated living quarters of Wimpole Hall is a much more functional and far less glamorous space. Join us for a free tour visiting the seldom-seen Wimpole Hall basement. Get a feel for these working rooms, understand their functions in the daily life of the Hall and get underneath the history of life below the 17th-century mansion.
To join a tour, simply collect a ticket from the visitor welcome centre upon arrival. These tours cannot be pre-booked and tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. As places are extremely limited, we recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment.
Full tour times are listed below.
Please note: tours are led by volunteers and may be subject to cancellation at short notice.
Weekdays:
11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Weekends:
11am 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
15 spaces per tour, pick up a ticket from the visitor welcome centre when you arrive.
- Suitability
Children are welcome but buggies are not permitted inside the hall.
- Meeting point
The front of Wimpole Hall.
- What to bring and wear
Dress appropriately for the weather as there is a bit of a walk up to the hall.
- Accessibility
The basement floors are uneven and there are concrete steps down to the basement.
Upcoming events
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Little Acorns at the Farm
Wimpole's popular pre-school group for 2-5 year olds
Wednesday Walks
Enjoy the estate from a different perspective and discover the best bits of the parkland and countryside by joining our volunteer guides on a hearty Wednesday Walk.
Christmas Memories at Wimpole Estate
Step back in time this December