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Wimpole Estate

Castle & Historic Landmark · Cambridgeshire, England

Wimpole Estate is a castle & historic landmark in Cambridgeshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £23.10 · Child £11.60 · Family £57.80
National Trust whole-estate ticket (hall, gardens, parkland and Home Farm): adult £23.10, child 5-17 £11.60, family £57.80 (with Gift Aid); under-5 and members free. Free car park off Old Wimpole Road (follow brown signs).
Best time to goWeekdays; the Home Farm suits little ones.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
All ages; Home Farm is the highlight for little ones.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
ParkingFree car park.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsNational Trust estate with a working rare-breeds Home Farm, mansion and parkland near Cambridge.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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