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Christmas at Wimpole 2026 - a magical festive experience

Wimpole Hall illuminated by Christmas lights
Wimpole Hall illuminated by Christmas lights | © RG Live

Step into a winter wonderland with Christmas at Wimpole, one of the UK’s most enchanting winter events. By day Wimpole Hall, Walled Gardens and Farm are alive with festive decoration and activities. As night falls, the stunning National Trust Wimpole Estate transforms into a dazzling display of festive lights, creating the perfect Christmas day out for families, friends, and couples.

An Unforgettable Christmas Light Trail

Wander through breathtaking installations, including brand-new features joining show stopping favourites making the perfect backdrops for picturesque memories.

A Festive Experience for All

Enjoy the ultimate after-dark festive experience, complete with a magical glimpse of Father Christmas, delicious food and drink stalls serving winter treats and warming beverages, and the sounds of Christmas filling the air. Every step of the trail brings seasonal charm to life, making it an unforgettable evening with loved ones.

If you're looking for Christmas events in Cambridgeshire, then Christmas at Wimpole offers a festive outing like no other. Tickets are selling fast, so secure your place now and make Christmas at Wimpole unforgettable.

Separate charges apply.

Step into a winter wonderland with Christmas at Wimpole, an after-dark illuminated trail that transforms Wimpole Estate into a dazzling display of twinkling lights and festive magic, making it the perfect treat for families, friends, and couples and the perfect backdrop for picturesque memories.

With brand-new installations for 2026, enjoy the ultimate Christmas experience, complete with a magical glimpse of Father Christmas, delicious food and beverage stalls serving festive treats and warming drinks and the sounds of Christmas filling the air.

Tickets are now on sale – book now to secure your preferred date and time

 

 

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Be warmed by nostalgia and make new memories with a daytime visit to Wimpole Estate

A daytime visit to Wimpole Hall this year will allow you to discover the magic of Christmas past. Explore grand rooms decked in full festive glory and relive the joy of childhood by playing beloved games like Pong and Buckeroo. With Christmas book readings and nostalgic prompts for people of all ages, this is a chance to step back in time while also creating new memories with family and friends. 

Wimpole’s festive spectacle extends further to the Walled Garden and Farm. Go searching for snowmen in the Walled Garden, join in with seasonal craft activities in the Activity Barn, and the Great Barn will host a forest of community decorated Christmas trees. On certain days there will also be the chance to meet one of the heavy horses decked out in sleighbells. 

With community choirs singing at weekends in the Chapel and Stable Block, gorgeous gifts in the shop, and festive offerings in the cafes, we invite you to experience the true spirit of a country Christmas at Wimpole. 

A family exploring Wimpole Hall at Christmas
A family exploring Wimpole Hall at Christmas | © Tom Soper

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