Activities at Wimpole Estate
Discover Wimpole this Easter
Easter is a busy time to see the Spring bulbs in the gardens and new life emerging at Home Farm.
Activities at Wimpole
We've plenty to inspire you to get active at our special place. From cycling to Nordic Walking and Parkruns, there's no excuse to stay indoors.
Walking at Wimpole
Get outdoors in the fresh air and start walking your way around Wimpole.
Wimpole Woodland Thrones Walk, Cambridgeshire
Take a leisurely stroll across Wimpole Estate and through the woodland belts where you'll discover a few rustic thrones overlooking some glorious views. The giant chairs have all been made by our Forestry team from oak trees grown on the Estate.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.2 miles (5.1km)
Wimpole Folly and woodland belt walk, Cambridgeshire
Enjoy a walk that starts at Wimpole's stable-block and takes you on an exploration of one of the largest estates in Cambridgeshire, taking in some of it's key features.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Shire Horses at Wimpole
Wimpole's Shire horses, each with their own personalities, are a favourite amongst our volunteers and visitors.
Sponsor one of the Wimpole Shires
Help us look after the magnificent Wimpole Shires by donating to our sponsorship scheme.
Wimpole's Shire horse project
Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire is planning to update the Stabling and heavy horse area at Wimpole Home Farm, find out more here.
Shire horse - Queenie
Wimpole Estate's Shire Horse Queenie
Shire horse - Lady
Wimpole Estate's Shire Horse Lady
Shire Horse - Murphy
Wimpole Estate's Shire Horse Murphy
Shire Horse - Harry
Wimpole Estate's Shire Horse Harry
Shire horse - Jasper
Wimpole Estate's Shire Horse Jasper
Wimpole Shires Experience Days and Carriage Rides
At Wimpole you can take a Shire horse carriage ride or learn to harness and drive one of these gentle giants.
Wimpole in the Winter with glimpses of Spring
Get outdoors and see the changing seasons with sharp winter frosts and the first glimpse in the gardens of snowdrops and aconites.
Wimpole in the New Year
Get outdoors and see the changing seasons with sharp winter frosts and the first glimpse in the gardens of snowdrops and aconites.
Post Christmas and the New Year at Wimpole
After all the eating, drinking and merrymaking, it’s the perfect time to get out with family and have some fresh air, so grab your walking boots and go for a walk at Wimpole.
Wimpole Cobbs Wood farm walk, Cambridgeshire
This walk is a great way to explore Wimpole's farmland and learn more about the working estate, grazing pastures and some of its animals.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 15 mins
- 3.2 miles (5.1km)