About Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
From Iron-age roundhouses to a sophisticated, modern estate, this site has been lived on and farmed for over 2,000 years.
Over the centuries, Wimpole has been owned by several families, and each has left its mark. The Civil War, a true love match and a collection of priceless manuscripts that formed the core of the British Library are just some of its stories.
One of Wimpoles owners was Attorney-General Philip Yorke. His opinion that an enslaved person did not become free on reaching English soil governed legal thought on slavery for nearly half a century.
The present house, at the heart of this estate, was the vision of Elsie Bambridge. Wimpole had been an empty shell until she filled it with pictures and furniture, bringing it back to a welcoming home in the 1930s.
Intimate rooms contrast with beautiful and unexpected Georgian interiors, including Soane's remarkable Yellow Drawing Room and wonderful plunge bath. The fascinating basement corridor offers a glimpse into life below stairs.
Stroll around the geometric parterre garden and wander through the Pleasure Ground to the Walled Garden, abundant with fruit, vegetables and beautiful herbaceous borders.
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.
Stride out across the landscape park, among the rare-breed cattle, through grand avenues, before entering shaded woodland and emerging into an arable landscape.
Trip Itinerary
Depart last pick-up point at 08:15 where we make a comfort stop en-route
Arrive at Wimpole Estate at approx. 12:00
Depart at 16:15 for the return journey
Pricing
from £30.00
Group Bookings
Group Bookings of 10+ receive: 50% off 1 place
Group Bookings of 20+ receive: 1 FREE place
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Times |
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Addlestone Victory Park | Victory Park Bus Stop, Chertsey Road, Addlestone | View |
Byfleet | Rectory Lane Bus Stop, High Road, Byfleet, | View |
Chalfont Market Place | Chalfont St Peter, Market Place | View |
Chertsey, Heriot Road | Heriot Road (BusStop), Chertsey | View |
Croxley Underground Stati | Croxley Metropolitan Line Station | View |
Denham Station | Denham, Station Parade | View |
Farnham Common Forresters | Farnham Common, The Foresters Arms PH | View |
Gerrards Cross Station | Gerrards Cross, Railway Station, Bus Stop A | View |
Glyne Gap Eastbound | Bus stop by Glyne Gap Garage Bexhill (Eastbound) | View |
Hailsham North Street | Bus stop by Tesco, North Street Hailsham | View |
Hastings Eastbound | Bus stop by roundabout near Iceland (Breeds Place) Hastings (Eastbound) | View |
Hayes Church Road | Hayes, Church Road, Bus Stop M | View |
Hersham Library | Bus Stop Outsdie Hersham Library | View |
Iver Post Office | Iver, Post Office | View |
Laycock Pharmacy | Bus Stop by Laycock Pharmacy, Ore | View |
Little Common Eastbound | Bus stop by Wheatsheaf Public House Little Common | View |
Maple Cross | Maple Cross, The Cross Denham Road | View |
Moatcroft Rd Southbound | Bus stop Upperton Rd opposite Moatcroft Rd (southbound) Old Town, Eastbound | View |
New Haw | The White Hart, New Haw | View |
Oatlands The Flintgate PH | Oatlands Drive, The Flintgate PH Bus Stop | View |
Opp Asda Soverign Harbour | Bus stop opposite Asda, Pevensey Bay Road (A259) Sovereign Harbour | View |
Opp St. Johns Rd. Meads | Bus stop St. Johns Road (on Milnethorpe Rd) Meads Eastbourne | View |
Opposite Fishermens Club | Bus stop opposite Fishermen's Club Eastbourne | View |
Polegate A2270 Southbound | Bus stop by church, at crossroads Polegate (A2270) Southbound (St Georges RC Church) | View |
Rickmansworth Station | Rickmansworth, Railway Station Bus Stop A | View |
Slough Bus Station | Slough, Wellington Street, Bus Stop D | View |
St Leonards Eastbound | Warrior Square Memorial bus stop St Leonards (Eastbound) | View |
Staines Kingston Ave | Kingston Road / Petersfield Ave Bus Stop | View |
Staines Sainsburys | Thorpe Lea Road Bus Stop, Outside Sainsburys | View |
Sunbury Cross Shops | Sunbury Cross Shopping Centre | View |
The Ridge towards Battle | Bus stop opposite St Helenswood Leisure Centre The Ridge, Hastings | View |
Thorpe Lea | Pooley Green Bus Stop | View |
Town Hall Square, Bexhill | Bus stop by the Town Hall, Town Hall Square Bexhill-on-Sea | View |
Uxbridge York Road | Uxbridge, York Road, Bus Stop W | View |
Walton on Thames | Hepworth Way Stop D | View |
Watford Junction | Watford Junction, Railway Station Bus Stop 9 | View |
West Byfleet black Prince | Black Pince PH, Woodham Lane, West Byfleet | View |
West Byfleet Waitrose | Bus Stop opposite Waitrose, West Byfleet | View |
Weybridge, The Quadrant | Portmore Park Rd Bus Stop, Weybridge Road | View |
Willingdon | (A2270) Southbound, opposite Triangle Willingdon | View |
Willingdon Rd opp Garnet | Bus stop Willingdon Rd opposite Garnet Drive (A227 southbound) Ratton, Eastbourne | View |
From Price | Book Now | Call Back | Telephone | Favourites | |
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19 Jun 2024 | £53.00 | | | | |
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