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Pokémon joins Wimpole Estate's Summer of Play

Planning your summer holidays? Discover a Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Plus, don't miss the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail plus a variety of engaging summer activities - keep an eye out for a new theme each week!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

At Wimpole Estate this summer you will find a variety of playful activities in the play hub and gardens that will channel your children’s energy, fire up their imaginations and inspire wonder and creativity. On top of a wide range of active games there will be craft and story days, theatre performances and nature discovery walks. Families can explore butterfly spotting in the Walled Garden, play giant chess or draughts on Church Field and be creative with our stage and music wall.

This summer, your favourite Pokémon just got closer! From 15 July - 2 September, Summer of Play means you can also share the magic of Pokémon as a family! Ready to unleash your energy? On top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Get stuck into the world of Pokémon, take part in mega challenges, flex your skills and collect stickers on each visit! Plus, join the Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail. Team up as a family to explore the estate for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges.

Check the website for daily activities and the week’s theme. Pack for great days out and don’t forget your imagination ... Normal admission also applies (free for National Trust members).

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 play hub is on an uneven grass field, all the paths leading to the hub are accessible. There will be a variety of activities that can be adapted to ability.

Meeting point

Summer of Play Hub in the Pleasure Grounds

Suitability for children

This activity is suitable for children

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather, and a bottle of water is helpful too

Other

The Summer of Play hub is within the Pleasure Grounds which is a dog free area, instead head to the Pokémon Trail where you can bring your dog along.

Contact info

Wimpole Estate Office

Upcoming events

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Wimpole Estate 

Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this May half-term, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.

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on
18 Jun to 6 Sep 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 80 other dates or times

Little Acorns in the Gardens 

Come and explore the wonders of nature in the gardens as Wimpole's popular pre-school group heads into the great outdoors.

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on
18 Jun to 2 Jul 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Pig feeding at Home Farm 

An experience not to be missed on your visit to Wimpole Estate, the Home Farm pig feeding takes place twice daily.

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on
18 Jun to 31 Jul 2026
at 11:15 to 11:30+ 87 other dates or times

Heavy horse carriage rides 

Experience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by one of our magnificent Wimpole Shire horses.

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on
18 Jun to 28 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:15+ 26 other dates or times