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Wimpole Hall basement tours in November

Get underneath the history of life below Wimpole Hall.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Beneath 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 areas of the 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. The house is open as usual on weekends.

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, 1:00pm 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The basement floors are uneven and there are concrete steps down to the basement.

Meeting point

The front of Wimpole Hall.

Suitability for children

Children welcome but buggies are not permitted inside the Hall.

What to bring and wear

Dress appropriately for the weather as there is a bit of a walk up to the hall.

Contact info

Wimpole Estate Office

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on
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at 10:30 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times

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on
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at 11:00 to 13:00+ 6 other dates or times

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on
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at 09:30 to 14:30+ 44 other dates or times

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on
21 Nov to 26 Dec 2026
at 09:00 to 11:00+ 5 other dates or times