What's on at Wimpole Estate
From open air theatre to blacksmith courses for beginners; learning to 'drive' a shire horse to basement tours; throughout the year there is a wide range of events to enjoy across the estate.
Wimpole History Festival 2019
Taking place for the third year running Wimpole History Festival will be a true feast of history and heritage for the whole family.
Fri 21 Jun 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-20:00
Scything & Rural Crafts Weekend
As part of the Wimpole History Festival our Scything and Rural Crafts Weekend takes place in the parkland.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Farming, Food & Forgotten Folk
Learn more about the arable land farmed at Wimpole on this guided walk.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
+ 36 other dates
11:00-12:00
Sunday Stroll - A Brief Walk in History
Join us on a 1.2 mile parkland walk and uncover the stories at the heart of Wimpole
Sun 23 Jun 2019
+ 16 other dates
11:00-12:00
Wimpole's Wednesday Walk
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.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
+ 25 other dates
11:00-12:30
Introduction to Running- every Thursday
If you would like to have a go at running then come along where we will work together following the Couch to 5K programme
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
09:30-10:30
Food & Beverage Volunteer Recruitment Morning
We are recruiting for Food & Beverage volunteers to help with the smooth running of our catering outlets.
Wed 03 Jul 2019
10:00-12:00
Opera in the Gardens: Handel's Samson with Eboracum Baroque
Eboracum Baroque return to the Rectory Garden at Wimpole to perform Handel's famous Oratorio, Samson. Relax in the idyllic surroundings with a picnic and hear some of Handel's most dramatic music performed by top soloists and a baroque orchestra.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
19:00-21:00
Jazz in the Gardens: Django's Tiger
New to Wimpole this year is Django's Tiger, a fun and melodic Cambridge based band playing swinging gypsy jazz in the traditional Django Reinhardt, Stephne Grapeeli and the Quintet of the Hot Club of France.
Sat 13 Jul 2019
19:30-21:30
Outdoor Theatre- Sense and Sensibility with the Pantaloons
Relax with a picnic in the beautiful setting of the Old Rectory Restaurant Garden and enjoy Sense and Sensibility as you have never seen it before. Expect fun, comedy and mayhem from The Pantaloons.
Sun 11 Aug 2019
19:30-22:00
Shire Horse Carriage Rides 2019
The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.
Tue 13 Aug 2019
+ 13 other dates
10:30-11:15
Shire Horse Driving Experience 2019
Learn how to harness, long rein and manoeuver your horse around obstacles.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
+ 7 other dates
10:00-16:00
Outdoor Theatre- Macbeth
Come and enjoy Macbeth, relax with a picnic in the beautiful setting of the marquee garden. Shakespeare's infamous Scottish tale will imaginatively be retold by a troupe of five multi-rolling, music playing actors.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
19:30-22:00
Wimpole Craft & Produce Fair
Join us for a new and exciting event this year! The Wimpole Craft and Produce Fair will be set in the picturesque grounds of Wimpole, in front of the mansion.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Basic Blacksmithing Courses 2019
An introduction to blacksmithing in Wimpole's own blacksmith shop where you will learn the magic techniques of this old craft and take home the object you make.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
10:00-16:00
Hedge Laying Courses 2019
An introduction to hedge laying using axes and billhooks where you will learn how to lay a Midland style hedge. Tea, coffee and lunch are provided.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
10:00-16:00