Wimpole Estate

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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.

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Things to see and do

A marble bust of Emperor Caracalla on display at Wimpole, Cambridgeshire

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.

Alliums and Camassia in the Pleasure Grounds

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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  • Alliums flowering in the Pleasure Grounds

    June Bloom at Wimpole 

    At Wimpole June is going to be bursting with colourful blooms with 180,000 bulbs planted over 12 acres of the Pleasure Grounds.

  • Gothic Folly at sunset

    Wimpole History Festival 

    This July, Wimpole's History Festival will be a weekend of history and heritage for the whole family.

  • A child lifting logs to build a den

    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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Sunday Stroll - A Brief Walk in History

Sun 28 May 2017
11:00-12:30
Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole

Wimpole's Wednesday Walk

Wed 31 May 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.

Nordic Walking - four week course

Sun 04 Jun 2017
10:00-11:15
Join qualified British Nordic Walking instructor Mandy Coar for a four week Nordic walking course to master the basics.

Shire Horse Carriage Rides

Wed 07 Jun 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.

Introduction to Running- every Thursday

Thu 08 Jun 2017
09:30-10:30
If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into exercise or training for a Parkrun or Race for Life this is the perfect group for you!

Run Together Running Group at Wimpole Estate

Fri 09 Jun 2017
19:00-20:30
If you are completely new to running, looking to ease yourself back into exercise or training for a Parkrun or Race for Life this is the perfect group for you!
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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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