Where is Christmas at Wimpole?
Where is Christmas at Wimpole?
Royston
There will be a magical trail featuring spectacular lights and classic tunes at the Wimpole Estate in Royston just in time for Christmas. The winter wonderland will have sparkling lights, giant baubles, and illuminated trees.
Who lived in Wimpole house?
The Chicheley family dominated Wimpole for 250 years from 1428. The gabled manor house was demolished and parts of the house you see today were built in the 1640s and 1650s by Thomas Chicheley, MP for Cambridgeshire and member of the Royalist army.
Can you walk into Wimpole Estate?
But there is free parking around wimpole & you can walk into the estate so if you just want to walk don’t pay huge admission fees go in freeThe yearly fee is expensive for families & I could not afford it when my kids were small. over a year ago.
How much is it to get into Wimpole?
Prices
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.90 | £9.00 |
| Child | £4.95 | £4.50 |
| Family | £24.75 | £22.50 |
| One adult family | £14.85 | £13.50 |
Is there food at Wimpole Christmas lights?
Our crew of talented independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist to tempting treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a perfectly festive *spiced winter warmer, *hot chocolate or *toasted marshmallows shared with someone special.
Are dogs allowed at Wimpole Christmas lights?
Dogs are allowed in the parkland, wider estate, Stable Block yard and on the terrace outside the Old Rectory Restaurant. Dogs are not permitted in the Hall, Gardens, Home Farm or Restaurant.
Who owns Wimpole house?
National Trust
The estate is regularly open to the public and received over 335,000 visitors in 2019. Wimpole is the largest house in Cambridgeshire….Wimpole Estate.
| Wimpole Hall | |
|---|---|
| Architect | James Gibbs Henry Flitcroft John Soane Henry Edward Kendall |
| Owner | National Trust |
| Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Wimpole Hall |
When was Wimpole built?
c 1640
The creation of Wimpole Hall as it appears today began in c 1640 when Thomas Chicheley began to build a new hall on the estate which his family had leased since 1428. Prior to this there had been a medieval moated manor house, just to the north-west of the present buildings.
Is Wimpole Estate free?
Although entrance to the estate is free of charge for parkrunners, if you are not a National Trust member or paying the normal estate entry fee then Wimpole Estate will charge £2 for car parking.
Is parking free at Wimpole?
Visitor Welcome and arrival As you get close to Wimpole look out for our new road signs and they will direct you into the new free car park which is open from 7am to 7pm. The Visitor Welcome Building is open from 8am to 5.30pm in the Spring and Summer and 9am to 4.30pm in the Autumn and Winter.
Can dogs go to Wimpole Christmas lights?
Only guide dogs and registered assistance dogs are allowed on the trail. Your privacy is important to us, so we will keep your personal data secure at all times. We need your personal details to process and manage your booking. Your personal information will be processed by Sony Music, National Trust and See Tickets.
Can you walk dogs at Wimpole Hall?
Where can I go with my dog? Dogs are allowed in the parkland, wider estate, Stable Block yard and on the terrace outside the Old Rectory Restaurant. Dogs are not permitted in the Hall, Gardens, Home Farm or Restaurant.
