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.
Farming, Food & Forgotten Folk
Learn more about the arable land farmed at Wimpole on this guided walk.
Tue 15 Oct 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-12:00
Shire Horse Driving Experience 2019
Learn how to harness, long rein and manoeuver your horse around obstacles.
Wed 16 Oct 2019
10:00-16:00
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 16 Oct 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-12:30
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
Pumpkin Carving
Head down to Home Farm for some autumnal fun in the Great Barn.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 15 other dates
11:00-11:45
+ other times
Shire Horse Carriage Rides 2019
The perfect way to celebrate a special occasion.
Tue 22 Oct 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:30-11:15
Night Run- Experience Wimpole in a new light
Join us for our Night Run this November, in partnership with Cotswold Outdoor. This event is about having fun at your own pace, meeting new people, exploring Wimpole after dark and raising funds for our ongoing conservation work.
Sat 02 Nov 2019
18:30-22:00
November Weekday Winter Basement Tours 2019
Learn about life below stairs on a guided tour of the servants areas in the Hall.
Mon 04 Nov 2019
+ 6 other dates
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Behind the Scenes at Home Farm
Work on the Farm never stops - meet our Farm teams hard at work over the winter months, looking after our animals and getting everything ready for the new year.
Tue 05 Nov 2019
+ 20 other dates
11:30-12:30
+ other times
Wimpole Christmas Craft Fair
The Christmas Craft Fair on the 9 and 10 November, provides the perfect opprtunity for you to begin your Christmas shopping. Escape the bustle of the high street and soak up the festive atmosphere here at Wimpole.
Sat 09 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
November Weekend Butler Basement Tour 2019
Learn about the Butler's life below stairs on a short guided tour of the servants areas in the Hall.
Sat 09 Nov 2019
+ 5 other dates
11:30-12:00
+ other times
A Georgian Christmas with Eboracumn Baroque
Eboracum Baroque are returning to the beautiful chapel at Wimpole Hall to present a brand new, festive programme of Georgian music from 18th Century England. The performance will feature famous arias George Frederick Handel including from Messiah
Wed 18 Dec 2019
13:00-14:00
+ other times