Bring your own book
‘Bring your own book’ and relax in Wimpole’s magnificent library room.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Amid the bustle of Christmas and New Year, take an hour for yourself, put on your slippers and sit in peace to read. Enjoy a peaceful hour's reading, surrounded by the historic setting of the library and shelves of books collected over the course of 300 years by Wimpole’s owners. One of the most remarkable rooms in the house, the library was designed in 1713, by the architect James Gibbs, for the owners Edward, Lord Harley, the 2nd Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer and his wife, Lady Henrietta Cavendish-Holles.
Pre-booking is essential to enjoy this unique experience and step inside the library. This isn't a tour, but a rare opportunity to enjoy the peace of a grand setting and read quietly.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Please meet at the main entrance to the Hall, where you will be met by a volunteer. Please ensure you arrive promptly for your booked slot.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring a pair of warm, soft-soled slippers or socks. Temperatures can range, so bring some warm layers. Please bring your own book to read.
- Accessibility
The main entrance to the Hall is up a flight of stone steps and floor surfaces vary throughout. Please see our full access guide for more information.
- Other
There will be a range of seating on offer, choose between a spot on a sofa or your own chair or a giant floor cushion.
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