Wimpole Estate
The largest country house in Cambridgeshire, with a rare-breed home farm and extensive grounds. This National Trust estate suits families and hikers.
About 13 km southwest of Cambridge, Wimpole Estate is the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. Remodeled in the 18th century by several renowned architects, its interior features a Baroque chapel, a library and a yellow drawing room designed by John Soane. Beyond the house lie the landscape gardens designed by 'Capability' Brown and walled gardens. You can also hike up to a Gothic ruin on the hilltop. Children love the Home Farm, which raises rare breeds of pigs, cattle, sheep and horses, and in spring you can see lambs being born. National Trust members enter free, and non-members pay about GBP 20-25. Self-driving is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (parts of the house closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
- Grantchester
- Queens' College, Cambridge
- River Cam Punting & Mathematical Bridge
- Trinity College, Cambridge
- King's College Chapel, Cambridge
- Kettle's Yard
- Corpus Clock