Junior parkrun
11 Oct, 18 Oct…
A free weekly 2k junior parkrun for children aged 4 to 14, offering a friendly opportunity to run, enjoy the estate and take part in sport.
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire is a historic and picturesque county in England known for its university city, fenland landscapes, and cultural heritage with good transport links and diverse outdoor and cultural attractions.
Near Wimpole Estate
Wimpole Hall is a historic country estate near Cambridge featuring a grand 17th-century hall with significant architectural and garden designs, a large working farm with rare animal breeds, extensive landscaped grounds, and a range of family-friendly activities and events.
Father Christmas at the Fen 2026
29 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
Children can make a Christmas craft with the elves before visiting Father Christmas in Fen Cottage, where each child receives a present. The event also includes board games, activities and opportunities for festive photos.
Family Craft Workshop - Leaf Collage Owl
29 Oct
A family craft workshop where attendees make an autumnal owl collage using pressed leaves and other natural materials. Materials are provided, and children aged four and over must be accompanied by an adult.
Near Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve
Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire is one of Europe's most important wetlands, offering visitors a rich outdoor experience with diverse wildlife and plants, accessible boardwalk trails, family activities, and facilities including a café and visitor centre.
Willow Weaving (Willow Hare)
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Participants follow willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes's guidance to weave a willow hare in a full-day workshop. The session takes place in the Marshall Room at the Old Rectory Restaurant.
Near Wimpole Home Farm
Wimpole Home Farm is an 18th-century model farm on the Wimpole Estate featuring rare breeds of farm animals, historic listed buildings including a Grade II* barn, and a display of traditional farm implements. It offers an outdoor farm park experience managed by the National Trust.
Father Christmas at Wrest Park
5–6 Dec
Children can join a group session of seasonal stories told by Father Christmas, then meet him, take photographs and receive a traditional present. One accompanying adult is permitted per child.
Near Wrest Park
Wrest Park is a Grade I listed country estate in Bedfordshire featuring a historic English country house with early Rococo Revival interiors and extensive formal gardens with notable landscaping by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor formal gardens, with the estate also serving as a filming location for various productions.
Monasteries, Mansions, Marriage and Mayhem
14 Oct, 21–22 Oct
Volunteers perform stories about the people and events that shaped Audley End. The performance accompanies an exhibition of paintings about three generations of the family connected with the house.
Near Audley End House
Audley End House is a grand early 17th-century Jacobean English country house near Saffron Walden, Essex, set within Capability Brown-designed parkland with historic gardens. It served as a royal residence and was used by the Special Operations Executive during WWII. Visitors can explore the extensive interiors, grounds and gardens, which have been featured in film and television.
Wreath Making Workshop at Wrest Park
2–3 Dec
Participants make a Christmas wreath using seasonal foliage and natural materials, with guidance from Wrest Park’s Head Gardener. The day also includes a festive afternoon tea in the Mansion Dining Room.
2 miles from De Grey Mausoleum
The De Grey Mausoleum in Flitton, Bedfordshire, is a significant historic mausoleum housing many monuments to the De Grey family, featuring architecture from the early 17th to 18th century. It is open to the public under English Heritage and is a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument.
Burghley Christmas Fair
26–29 Nov
Burghley Christmas Fair is a festive shopping fair with around 200 stalls selling artisan gifts, decorations, clothing and homewares, alongside food and drink. Visitors can also enjoy seasonal entertainment, including a carousel, helter skelter and evening drone shows on Friday and Saturday.
Near Burghley House
Burghley House is a grand 16th-century Elizabethan stately home in Lincolnshire featuring magnificent State Rooms, historic art collections, extensive gardens, and adventure play areas for children. Visitors can explore both indoor historical interiors and outdoor parkland with deer and landscaped vistas, alongside facilities including a café and picnic spots.
Located in Stamford
Stamford is a historic market town in Lincolnshire renowned for its well-preserved 17th- and 18th-century stone and timber-framed buildings, medieval churches, and annual cultural festivals, with access to rail, buses, and walkable central streets.
History Strolls
11 Oct, 18 Oct…
A Sunday morning walk around Wimpole Estate featuring an educational talk about the estate’s history, landscape and people.
Halloween in the House
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Halloween visitors can explore Wimpole Hall’s spooky displays, including cobwebs, a frightful feast, a pumpkin patch and decorations in the basement. On 27 and 29 October, children aged 4–8 can also attend spooky story readings.
3 miles from Longstowe Hall
Longstowe Hall features magnificent Edwardian gardens with seasonal flower displays and historic parkland, complemented by a squash court cafe serving local dishes. Visitors can explore expansive gardens, ancient woodland, lakes, and enjoy wheelchair accessible paths with some uneven terrain.
TOUR: Collecting Passions
7 Oct, 9 Oct…
A guided tour of Anglesey Abbey explores how Lord Fairhaven collected and displayed objects, visiting the Newmarket Bedroom, Library and Upper Gallery. The tour lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.
Near Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
Anglesey Abbey offers extensive 35 acres of formal gardens and wildflower meadows with seasonal highlights including spring bulbs, roses, and a winter garden. The venue features outdoor attractions for nature lovers and families, including a children's play area and refreshments available on site.
Members' Event: Diwali Lantern-making Workshop at Audley End House
27 Oct
Surtal Arts leads a hands-on Diwali lantern-making workshop where participants create a decorative lantern to take home. The activity is for families and is suitable for children aged 5 and over.
Little Acorns at the Farm
13 Oct, 3 Nov…
A pre-school session for children aged 2–5 at Wimpole’s Home Farm, with craft activities, painting, messy play and opportunities to learn about farm animals. Sessions also include stories, songs and activities to support social, communication and fine motor skills.
Heavy horse carriage rides
15 Oct, 19 Oct…
Take a private 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride at Wimpole Estate, travelling from the farm to the mansion and back with a stop for photographs.
Summer of Play at Peckover House
22 Jul–1 Sep
Summer of Play at Peckover House is a family-friendly event running from 22 July to 1 September 2026, featuring a variety of fun and interactive activities including performances, games, crafts, and outdoor play in the gardens. Visitors can enjoy singing, dancing, story corner, hula hooping, nature crafts, crazy golf, croquet, and more during open hours from 10:30 to 16:00 on Thursdays to Mondays.
Near Peckover House and Garden
Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.
Located in Wisbech
Wisbech is a historic Georgian market town and inland port in Cambridgeshire, known for its fine architecture, riverside setting, cultural festivals, and rich history including connections to abolitionism and theatre.
Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill
7 Oct
Take an electric boat trip from St Ives Quay to Houghton Mill and back, with time at the mill for a guided tour and a visit to the village. The ticket includes the return boat journey and the mill tour.
Near Houghton Mill
Houghton Mill is a historic water mill on the Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, offering visitors a working mill experience with traditional and modern milling techniques and a nearby camping site. It is a National Trust property with heritage significance.
Glasshouse Chilli Tours
9 Oct
A volunteer-led tour in the Wimpole Estate Glasshouse explores the range of sweet and hot peppers growing there, with visitors able to see the chillies ripening.
Landscape photography workshop with Phil Morley
27 Jun, 25 Jul…
A hands-on landscape photography workshop at Anglesey Abbey led by professional photographer Phil Morley. Participants explore the garden and develop their photography skills, using a camera or phone.
Meet Father Christmas
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Children and their families join Christmas characters for a festive mini adventure, followed by a Christmas story shared by Father Christmas in Anglesey Abbey’s Lower Gallery. Children also receive a gift, and there is an opportunity to take a photo with Father Christmas.
Close-up nature photography workshop with Phil Morley
27 Jun, 25 Jul…
A hands-on close-up nature photography workshop at Anglesey Abbey, led by professional photographer Phil Morley. Participants explore the garden and develop their photography skills using a camera or phone.
Near Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey is a National Trust property in Cambridgeshire featuring a Jacobean country house built on a priory site, surrounded by 98 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds including a working historic mill. Visitors can explore the richly furnished interiors with art collections and tapestries, as well as extensive outdoor gardens with seasonal events and an outdoor cinema.
Pop-up Winter Market at Wrest Park
14–15 Nov
A pop-up winter market in the State Rooms at Wrest Park, featuring more than 20 local community traders selling seasonal goods, gifts and festive treats.
Father Christmas at Audley End House and Gardens
5–6 Dec
Children can join a group seasonal storytelling session with Father Christmas, meet him afterwards, take photographs and receive a traditional present. The event runs on weekends in December, with several timed sessions each day.
Knit and Stitch Mondays
12 Oct, 19 Oct…
A relaxed weekly gathering for adults to bring their own knitting, stitching or crochet projects and meet other crafters over coffee. It is not a class and does not include tuition.
Near Wicken Fen
Wicken Fen is a historic biological nature reserve in Cambridgeshire featuring fenland habitats, rare species, bird hides, walking trails, and a visitor centre, managed by the National Trust and open year-round to the public.
Stranger Folk
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
Stranger Folk is a Halloween folklore adventure at Wimpole Estate. Visitors use a downloadable app, guided by the Crone, to find places where folklore creatures are crossing into the real world.
Mucky Pups
16 Oct, 13 Nov
Mucky Pups is an outdoor session for children aged 2–5 and an accompanying adult, featuring seasonal activities, crafts and stories at Wicken Fen.
2 miles from Netherhall Manor
Netherhall Manor is a restored manor house with a rare plant collection in a walled garden, offering guided tours, an indoor piano recital, and tea service. The garden features old-fashioned flowers and rare Tudor plants, with seasonal highlights throughout the year.
Half Term Crafts
26–30 Oct
Visitors can make paper-chain caterpillars and paper-plate butterflies in the activity barn, with materials provided and finished crafts to take home.
Halloween Spooky Story Time in Wimpole Hall
27 Oct, 29 Oct
Children aged 4 and over and their parents can listen to spooky stories in the Halloween-decorated Wimpole Hall.
Three Cheers for Pooh! Story trail
7–23 Oct, 26 Oct–23 Dec…
A family story trail through the gardens featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and characters from A.A. Milne’s stories, including Pooh and Tigger.
Near Quy Hall
Quy Hall is a Grade II* listed English country house known for its unique Victorian mural paintings and distinctive architecture. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the historic interior led by the owner, explore the attractive gardens with seasonal displays, and experience this rare glimpse into life in a private country home.
Festive Fun at Wrest Park
5–6 Dec
A festive family day out at Wrest Park, with seasonal activities to explore. Visitors can also book an additional ticket to meet Father Christmas.
parkrun
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A weekly community 5k at Wimpole Estate where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The event takes place on Saturday mornings and has no time limit.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar™ trail
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Follow a garden trail inspired by Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, spotting fruits and snacks and taking part in games and activities while learning about the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly.
Willow Weaving (Flower)
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
Participants learn to weave a willow flower in a three-hour workshop led by local willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes. The session takes place in the Old Rectory Restaurant's Marshall Room.
Halloween half-term at Wrest Park
24 Oct–1 Nov
A Halloween half-term event at Wrest Park with family activities and entertainment, including interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail and a fancy-dress competition.
Behind closed doors: Audley End’s Forgotten Interiors
8 Oct–30 Nov (another 52 days)
An exhibition of photographs by Lachlan French and Clive Downes reveals Audley End’s usually closed second-floor rooms, once used as guest bedrooms and servants’ quarters. The images explore the rooms’ faded interiors and traces of life in the house.
Beastly Boring Tours
26–29 Oct, 31 Oct
Costumed guides lead family-friendly morning tours exploring the grisly stories, customs and characters of Burghley’s history. The interactive experience is aimed at children aged 6 to 11 and their grown-ups.
3 miles from Priest's House, Easton on the Hill
Priest's House is a 15th-century historic building showcasing fascinating local architecture and a museum dedicated to Easton's industrial past and slate mining history.
Ceramic Pumpkin Painting
26–30 Oct
Children aged 4 and over can decorate a ceramic pumpkin with acrylic paint pens during a 45-minute outdoor session, then take it home. Adults are also welcome to buy a ticket and paint a pumpkin.
Walking with The Snowman™ at Wrest Park
7 Nov–9 Dec
Families can follow a winter sculpture trail through the grounds at Wrest Park, discovering twelve Snowmen inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas. Each sculpture hides a letter, and collecting all twelve reveals a Christmas word.
Wreath Making at Audley End House and Gardens
30 Nov–4 Dec
Participants will make a festive wreath using greenery from the estate, guided by Head Gardener Louise Ellis. The day also includes lunch in the Housekeeper’s Room and hot drinks.
Festive Fun at Audley End House and Gardens
5–6 Dec
A family-focused festive day at Audley End House and Gardens, with seasonal activities to explore. Visitors can book an additional experience to meet Father Christmas.
Full-day photography experience with Phil Morley
27 Jun, 25 Jul…
A full-day photography workshop with professional photographer Phil Morley at Anglesey Abbey, covering landscape photography in the morning and close-up nature photography in the afternoon. Participants can practise their skills in the garden using a camera or phone.
Saturday Parkland Walk
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A volunteer-guided walk of around 2 to 3 miles through Wimpole Estate’s parkland, with opportunities to learn about its history and discover scenic highlights. Walks last around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Winnie-the-Pooh Centenary Exhibition
7 Oct–1 Nov, 16 Nov–23 Dec…
An exhibition celebrating 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh, featuring extracts from A.A. Milne’s stories and E.H. Shepard’s illustrations, and exploring the creation of Pooh, his friends and the Hundred Acre Wood.
Stranger Folk
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Stranger Folk is an app-based adventure game exploring British folklore at Fen Cottage and Wicken Fen. Follow the Crone’s directions and investigate places where mysterious creatures are said to be crossing into the real world.
Halloween half-term at Audley End House and Gardens
24 Oct–1 Nov
A family Halloween event at Audley End featuring interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail and a seasonal selfie spot. Visitors can also enter the daily fancy-dress competition.
Meet the Archaeologists
24–25 Oct
Meet archaeologists from the Cambridge Archaeology Field Group at Wimpole Estate to learn about archaeological tools and techniques and handle finds uncovered there.
Willow Weaving (Swallow)
13 Oct (next Tuesday)
In this three-hour workshop, local willow weaver Catherine Tregaskes guides participants in weaving a swallow from willow. The session takes place in the Old Rectory Restaurant.
Willow Weaving (Berry Basket)
20 Oct
In this full-day workshop, local basket maker Catherine Tregaskes guides participants in weaving a berry-collecting basket from willow. The session takes place in the Old Rectory Restaurant at Wimpole Estate.
Christmas Memories at Wimpole Estate
20 Nov 2026–3 Jan 2027
Visitors can explore rooms decorated in traditional Christmas style at Wimpole Estate and see the Farm’s festive decorations. They can also contribute a photograph and thoughts to a Memory Tree in the Entrance Hall.
Anglesey Abbey: Made and Remade
8 Oct, 13 Oct…
A talk with Anglesey Abbey house guides explores how the site changed from a medieval religious site into a country house and how Lord Fairhaven reshaped it through architecture, art, gardens and collecting. It includes stories about items in the collection, including paintings by Claude Lorrain and Canova’s Amorino.