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A working estate still guided by the seasons, with an impressive mansion and Home Farm

More about this place

Looking South from the Folly to the Hall

One Wimpole 

One Wimpole is a plan to create a unified, estate offer, with house, garden, farm and the outdoors. Over the next ten years, this will include major improvements in visitor infrastructure, continuing conservation work and developing the visitor offer.

The ornate state bed on the first floor

Explore inside the Hall 

Marvel at the architecture of the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. See the spectacular Yellow Drawing Room and unusual plunge bath plus a fascinating glimpse of life below stairs.

The Walled garden at Wimpole with herbaceous borders in front of the glasshouse

Explore the park and gardens 

Stroll around our 18th-century pleasure grounds, explore our woodland and discover how we make our gardens even greener.

Piglets keeping warm

Home Farm 

At Home Farm, discover our Shire horses, rare breed sheep, cattle and pigs at the Farm with daily farm activities and adventure playground there's plenty to see and do.

Two boys peering though the balustrade at Wimpole

Things to do with the family 

Visiting the Hall, Farm and Gardens with your family couldn't be more fun, from 50 things activities to geocaching, there's lots of activities for all ages.

Wimpole parkrun

Get active 

We've plenty to inspire you to get active at our special place. From cycling to Nordic Walking, Parkruns and Prambler events, there's no excuse to stay indoors.

A group tour

Bring your group 

Visit us with your group to enjoy discounted entry price

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What's on 

Coming up

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  • A combine empties its load of spelt at Wimpole Home Farm

    Wimpole Harvest Time 

    Wimpole celebrate as we bring in the harvest, with a produce fair, scarecrow competition, Ceilidh and photography competition.

  • Home Guard drill outside the Stable Block

    Wimpole at war - 1940s weekend 

    Wimpole turns the clock back to the 1940s this September with military and civilian living history displays, across the farm, gardens and hall.

  • Children jumping off a log

    What's on 

    Discover activities and events throughout the year at Wimpole, from outdoor theatre to harvest festivals, to blacksmithing courses.

Upcoming events

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Shire Horse Carriage Rides

Tue 22 Aug 2017
11:30-12:15
The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Experience the luxury of a private carriage ride pulled by a magnificient Shire horse through the Wimpole Estate parkland with a dedicated groom and driver.

Wimpole's Wednesday Walk

Wed 23 Aug 2017
11:00-13:00
Join us for a different walk each week, showing off some of the best views, woodland paths and secret seats in and around Wimpole's parkland.

Sunday Stroll - A Brief Walk in History

Sun 27 Aug 2017
11:00-12:30
Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole

Harvest Folk at the Farm 28th August to 3rd September

Mon 28 Aug 2017
14:00-16:00
Come and celebrate harvest with us at Wimpole Home Farm. Enjoy toe-tapping tunes and songs by professional folk musicians in the Great Barn; 2pm to 4pm every day from Monday 28th August to Sunday 3rd September.

Heavy Horse Driving Course for Beginners

Wed 30 Aug 2017
10:00-16:00
The day includes an introduction to the horses, then learn how to harness your horse. Moving out to the field you will work your horse on long reins, walking behind them, giving directions and verbal instruction, as well as driving a sledge...

Scarecrow Display and Competition

Fri 01 Sep 2017
10:00-17:00
Don't miss our weird and wonderful display of scarecrows in the Walled Garden this September. The scarecrows have all been created by local community groups and each one has its own personality.
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Eating and shopping

Eating and shopping at Wimpole

close up of coffee and walnut cake

Sausage and mash or coffee and cake? 

Whether is a full cooked lunch with wine, or you want to grab and sandwich and coffee, our three foodie outlets have something for everyone's tastes.

The spring Kitchen Garden retail collection

A little bit of shopping 

Take home a memento of your visit to Wimpole, something for the garden, or a gift for a friend, there'll be something to tempt you in one of our Stable Block shops.

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Wildlife

Black pollen beetles on a pink thistle flower at Wimpole

Wildlife at Wimpole 

With varied habitats across the estate there is an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna to be discovered.

Wimpole's Gothic Folly

Walking at Wimpole 

Get outdoors in the fresh air and start walking your way around Wimpole.

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Our work

Re-thatching the barn 2016

Conserve and protect 

Discover the skills and techniques we use to care for and maintain our special place for generations to come.

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Get involved

Some of the garden volunteers at Wimpole

Join our team 

Join the Wimpole team to learn new skills, make friends and enjoy a variety of experiences.

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Learning

Exploring Wimpole with your school

Discover a different way to learn 

Discover the rare breeds on our farm and the history of our estate as you follow our professional or self-led tours.

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Venue hire

View of the hands of a wedding couple showing her wedding ring

Hire our special place 

Host your own event at this unique working estate, from your civil ceremony or wedding reception to a family celebration or a corporate event, we will help you create the perfect celebration.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Wimpole Estate on the National Trust Collections website

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