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Wimpole Hall, set in rolling parkland and woodland, is part of the 2,500 acre Wimpole Estate. The Hall is a magnificent country house with beautiful interiors designed by celebrated architects, mainly eighteenth century in style. There are fascinating servants quarters.
The Hall is surrounded by formal gardens including parterres and a walled garden restored to a working vegetable garden.
With over 350 acres of landscaped parkland Wimpole Park is an oasis in the mostly arable countryside of Cambridgeshire.
With spectacular vistas, a 2½ mile South Avenue, Gothic Folly, woodland belts and serpentine lakes, Wimpole's Park is a haven for wildlife and is suitable for walkers, from the ambler to the serious rambler.
There are maps of walks and of the archaeology to help you to discover the extent and history of the park.
General Information:
- Plant sales
- Extensive events programme
- Toyshop
- Gallery - changing exhibition of contemorary and traditional art
- Licensed Old Rectory Restaurant
- Shop in stable block
- Second-hand bookshop
- Dogs allowed on lead in park
- Free parking.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Hall:18th March to 19th July: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. 22nd July to 31st August: Every day except Friday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. 2nd September to 1st November: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 5.00pm. 5th to 26th November: Sundays only 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Park: Open daily dawn to dusk. Gardens, Shop & Restaurant: 18th March to 19th July: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 10.30am - 5.00pm. 22nd July to 31st August: Every day except Friday 10.30am - 5.00pm. 2nd September to 1st November: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 10.30am - 5.00pm. 4th November to 20th December: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm. 27th December to 4th January 07: Every day except Friday 11.00am - 4.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Hall: Adult £7.50; Child £4.00.Groups (12+) Adult £6.50; Child £3.50. Joint ticket with Home Farm: Adult £11.00; Child £6.00; Family £28.00. Garden only: Adult £3.000; Child £1.50. |
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Directions
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| 8ml SW of Cambridge (A603), 6ml N of Royston (A1198), Junction 12 M11, 30 mins from A1(M). |
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Wimpole Hall, Garden and Park Postcode for SatNav: SG8 0BW |
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Nearby Attractions
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Wimpole Home Farm
(< 1 Mile)*
Wimpole Home Farm, part of the Wimpole Estate, is still a working farm and is East Anglia's largest rare breeds centre. |
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Fitzwilliam Museum
(8 Miles)*
The Museum has a wide range of permanent exhibits and frequently changing exhibitions. |
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Cambridge & County Folk Museum
(8 Miles)*
Step inside the ancient White Horse Inn and drink in the past with the people of town and fen, college and market. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Cambridge Belfry Hotel (2 Night Offer + 1st Night Dinner)
(5 Miles)*
Standing behind a small lake, this hotel is the place to stay when exploring Cambridge. The Reflections Leisure Club invites guests to swim in the indoor pool, enjoy body treatments and massage, or undertake more strenuous exercise in the gym. |
Cambridge Belfry Hotel - A QHotel
(5 Miles)*
Standing behind a small lake, this hotel is the place to stay when exploring Cambridge. The Reflections Leisure Club invites guests to swim in the indoor pool, enjoy body treatments and massage, or undertake more strenuous exercise in the gym. |
The Cambridge Belfry - A QHotel
(5 Miles)*
With beautifully appointed rooms offering stylish comfort amid modern and elegant surroundings, the Cambridge Belfry is 12 km (8 miles) west of Cambridge city centre, minutes from the M11. |
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