Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.One off projects, both large and small take place as and when budgets allow, the restoration of the Gothic Tower the most recent and visible large project completed at Wimpole.Free entry for National Trust members.Home Farm contrasts the traditional farmyard with the noisy modern piggery and cattle sheds, with daily farm activities there is a chance to join in and discover more about farming.The mansion, at the heart of this estate, is evidence of Elsie Bambridge's success in creating a home.We've opened the farm, parkland and gardens at Wimpole. Sat 16 Sep 2017 and Sun 17 Sep 2017. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. Meet our gentle giants, the Wimpole Shires or be inspired in the Walled Garden to design your own bug hotel or build your own den, hidden amongst the trees in the park.Whether you’re into tractors and trailers, lambs and horses, or just find poo really funny – take a look at our video diaries from Home Farm at Wimpole in Cambridgeshire to learn more about life down on the farm. ... Royston, United Kingdom 8 contributions 5 helpful votes. At Wimpole Home Farm in Cambridgeshire we need your help to look after these magnificent beasts and secure their future.As the Trust's only in-hand lowland arable farm, Wimpole is in an ideal position to be a champion for agriculture, trialling new methods and techniques and at the same time supplying its organic produce.Nature and soil health are flourishing at Wimpole Home Farm near Cambridge according to the results of a full ‘health-check’ into its biodiversity, carbon levels and levels of public accessibility.Stride out across the landscape park, among the rare-breed cattle, through grand avenues, before entering shaded woodland and emeging into an arable landscape.Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:Since June whether you arrive by car, bicycle or on foot, you will need to book your farm, parkland and gardens ticket in advance of your arrival to Wimpole. Updates include a new car park; a new Multi-use trail coming soon; new Heavy Horse stabling; and installation of green renewable energy.
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Our Old Rectory Restaurant counter has reopened and will be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks, the Farm cafe remains closed and picnics in the park only.Explore the acres of parkland at Wimpole, abundant with wildlife, flora and fauna; wander through the woodland belts or head across the Chinese bridge and on up to visit the Gothic folly.Keep up to date with our latest newsAs with any house, garden and farm there is always some work to do to maintain it, to keep it weatherproof; to repair something and here at Wimpole it is no different.An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:Support special places with National Trust membership. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only.
Typical National Trust food, fresh and home grown.This was our day for our monthly walk and lunch with friends but the day was bitterly cold so we headed for Wimpole Hall instead. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. You never know what wildlifeb you might encounter. Go to Wimpole's Welcome back page for more information. Lambing time is an excellent time for children to get to real grips with nature but the animal and old vehicle element are of interest all year round. Visitor information for the National Trust's Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire. We felt so sorry for the friendly, helpful volunteers as the boiler had broken and there was no heating on such a cold day. Wimpole Home Farm is brilliant for kids and those of us who pretend we are still more youthful than we are. The estate is beautiful, and life in the Hall at its most splendid is clearly preserved and presented. The fascinating basement corridor offers a glimpse into life below stairs.Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.Please note everyone will need to book in advance, please go to our What's On or Welcome Back page for further information. There’s plenty of space to explore at Wimpole, download our Wimpole Summer Scavenger Hunt and see if you can spot our rare breed sheep, but which breed are they?