Wimpole Estate NT

Wimpole Estate NT A living working estate, with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and rare breed farm. Please note, this page is monitored Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

If your enquiry is urgent, please call 01223 206000.

02/09/2026

Take a 30 second break from Walking Wednesday to watch the Cosmos dancing in the Walled Gardens at Wimpole.

Despite the most challenging summer, the garden team and their amazing volunteers have curated an ever-changing display of colour, scent and movement across the season.

Even if you've visited recently it's always worth popping back as there are sure to be new things springing up in the borders...

31/08/2026

We're delighted to share a thoroughly hand-made production for Wimpole's Harv'Fest, which this year will run across 12-13 September.

Inspired by the fantastic characters knitted by the Wimpole Craft Group, a first year student at university of the arts took this on as summer home project.

We hope you feel likewise inspired to come to Wimpole Estate for Harv'Fest - there will be so much to see and do on both days to mark the turning of the season:

🎙Live music at the Stable Block: 10.30 - 16.00 with short breaks between bands.
🎨Seasonal crafts at the Farm: 10.30-15.30
🥕Changing climate and the future of gardening, Walled Garden: 11.30 and 14.00
🐴Shire Horse demonstration at the Farm: 11.45
🌾Talk on sustainable farming by Farm Manager Dave Hassall, Great Barn: 12.30
🐴Working Shire Horse talk in the Great Barn: 14.30
👨🏻‍🌾Scarecrow trail in the Walled Garden and scarecrow spotting in Wimpole Hall.
🌽Produce displays.
🐖Knitted farm and produce displays in Wimpole Hall.

And on Sunday the Series 1 Landrover Club will return to the front of Wimpole Hall.

We look forward to welcoming you to celebrate the new season in September!



🎼Vivaldi Four Seasons, Wichita Symphony Orchestra (royalty free)

This is Bernie who is a familiar furry face at Wimpole Estate as he sometimes accompanies his human to work here.But eve...
29/08/2026

This is Bernie who is a familiar furry face at Wimpole Estate as he sometimes accompanies his human to work here.

But even Bernie has to comply with the requirements that all canine visitors should:

🐕Remain on a lead throughout their time at Wimpole
🐾Restrict their paws to designated areas of the Parkland
🐑Resist the temptation to go near or bother livestock
🚮Remind their humans to pick up and correctly dispose of their poo

Good dogs like Bernie are most welcome at Wimpole - there's enough space to test the energy of even the most eager hound.

And don't forget that Pooch Passports are back, running from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027.

Thank you



📸 Elliot Neale

27/08/2026

Welcome to part 2 of the Dave Hassall Pod on hedgerows.

This time Dave's talking about management. How to ensure that hedges gain the shape and density that's needed to create rich wildlife environments and provide protection for soil, crops and livestock.

Hope that you find it interesting, do share any questions that come up.

Thank you 💚

If you know - or don't know - your Habaneros from your Cayenne or Bolivian Rainbow and are curious to learn more, the ch...
26/08/2026

If you know - or don't know - your Habaneros from your Cayenne or Bolivian Rainbow and are curious to learn more, the chilli tour at Wimpole Estate might be right up your street.

This popular tour, set in the beautiful Soane Glasshouse, takes visitors through the history, geography and biology of this favourite spice, ending with a tasting session of some fresh chillies.

With over 30 varieties to admire, this is a fascinating experience that is free with admission, running every Friday at 11am in the Walled Garden's Glasshouse until October 2. Check the website for details.

If you're thinking of spicing up your life, this could be an easy first step...🌶

It's our last full week at Summer of Play at Wimpole Estate, so be sure to make a first or a return visit, there are man...
24/08/2026

It's our last full week at Summer of Play at Wimpole Estate, so be sure to make a first or a return visit, there are many new things to join in with.

Here are some highlights for visitors of all ages:

💡 Summer of Play theme: Imagination.
🍀Check daily on arrival for garden and farm tours.
🗝 Check for Wimpole Hall floor openings.

💡Monday 24 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate
- Today's crafting activity is making your own inventions: 10.30 and 13.30

💡Tuesday 25 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Imaginative story time sessions in the Stable Block 10.30 and on Marquee Lawn 13.30
- Big Tree Climbing; learn how to safely ascend into one of the biggest trees on Wimpole Estate. 9.30 onwards, booking on the website up to 30 minutes before.

💡Wednesday 26 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Guided walks from the Turning Circle: Arrington Walk, 3.2 miles, 11.00-13.00
- The Dragon Wagon: An original tale told by three brilliant actor/musicians set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan 11.00 and 14.30
- Learn to play Pokémon Trading Card Game: reserve slots on the website.
- Big Tree Climbing; learn how to safely ascend into one of the biggest trees on Wimpole Estate. 9.30 onwards, booking on the website up to 30 minutes before.

💡Thursday 27 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Pokémon Day on the Summer of Play: Dress up as your favourite character, take challenges, complete activities and play Pokémon Go.
- Big Tree Climbing; learn how to safely ascend into one of the biggest trees on Wimpole Estate. 9.30 onwards, booking on the website up to 30 minutes before.

💡Friday 28 August:
- Chilli tours in the Walled Garden's Glasshouse: 11.00
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Magic Trick Sessions: learn the tricks of the magic trade from Magic Mel: 10.30 and 13.30 - book your spot on the website.
- Magic Mel’s Magical Show: 11:15 and 14:15

💡Saturday 29 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- parkrun 09.00-11.00
- Free and easy across the Summer of Play zones.
- Sunset Series: King Arthur and the Holy Fail: Sold out. Doors 6pm, start 7pm

💡Sunday 30 August:
- Junior parkrun 09.00-10.00
- History Strolls from the Turning Circle: 11.00-12.00
- Free and easy across the Summer of Play zones.

Wishing you a lovely visit, whichever day you can make it 💚

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On World Photography Day we're celebrating the work of the marvellous Mike Selby, a volunteer photographer who, across m...
19/08/2026

On World Photography Day we're celebrating the work of the marvellous Mike Selby, a volunteer photographer who, across many seasons, has so brilliantly captured the life, beauty and variety of Wimpole Estate with his lens.

We're so grateful to all the photographers who generously spare their time and talent like this. Helping us to share stories about this ever-changing place and inspiring people to visit and return often.

Thank you.

📸: Mike Selby

Whether a child has construction ambitions, makes friends through football, likes to chill with a book, create drama or ...
18/08/2026

Whether a child has construction ambitions, makes friends through football, likes to chill with a book, create drama or learn about nature, Wimpole Estate's Summer of Play has something for everyone.

We're more than halfway through our summer programme and families have loved being able to see their children use their imaginations, burn their energy and get inspired through the Summer of Play activities.

Whether it's a first time or a repeat visit, we're happy to welcome families to play and relax at Wimpole Estate. There is enough room and some to spare....

We're over halfway through Summer of Play at Wimpole Estate, but there are always many things for visitors to see, join ...
17/08/2026

We're over halfway through Summer of Play at Wimpole Estate, but there are always many things for visitors to see, join in or do. Here are some highlights:

🌳🍂Summer of Play theme: Bugs.
🍀Check daily on arrival for garden tours.
🗝 Check for Wimpole Hall floor openings.

🌱Monday 17 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate
- Today's crafting activity is making a minibeast finger puppet: 10.30 and 13.30

🌱Tuesday 18 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Bug-inspired story time sessions in the Stable Block 10.30 and on Marquee Lawn 13.30

🌱 Wednesday 19 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Guided walks from the Turning Circle: Orwell Walk, 3.9 miles, 11.00-13.00
- The Ugly Bug's Wingding: A short puppet show about the Butterfly Ball and Grasshopper Feast: 11.00 and 14.30
- Learn to play Pokémon Trading Card Game: reserve slots on the website.

🌱 Thursday 20 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Pokémon Day on the Summer of Play: Dress up as your favourite character, take challenges, complete activities and play Pokémon Go.

🌱 Friday 21 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- Bug hunt activity with sheets from Summer of Play Hub.
- Sunset Series: Pinocchio. A wooden puppet yearns for adventure in this fabulous production from Illyria.

Still some tickets left: Doors 5pm, start 6pm.

🌱Saturday 22 August:
- Summer of Play zones across the Estate.
- parkrun 09.00-11.00
- Free and easy across the Summer of Play zones.
- Sunset Series: Romeo and Juliet. The Dukes Theatre Company presents a bold reimagining of this timeless tragedy. Some tickets left: Doors 6pm, start 7pm

🌱Sunday 23 August:
- Junior parkrun 09.00-10.00
- History Strolls from the Turning Circle: 11.00-12.00
- Free and easy across the Summer of Play zones.

Wishing you a lovely visit, whichever day you can make it 💚

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Wimpole Estate, Old Wimpole Rd
Royston
SG80BW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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