Wimpole Hall

Wimpole Hall is a grand mansion in Wimpole, England, featuring formal rooms with Georgian interiors, extensive family quarters, and servant areas spread across multiple floors. The building structure shows different architectural styles that were added during its long history.

The mansion was built between 1640 and 1650 and changed ownership many times over the centuries until Elsie Bambridge purchased and restored it in the 1930s. Her work preserved many architectural elements and gave the house its current form.

The collection shows furniture, artworks, and decorations that reflect changing tastes of British aristocracy from the 17th to 20th centuries. You can see how interior styles and artistic preferences shifted across different residents and generations.

The estate is open to visitors so you can explore the mansion, gardens, and working farm, with guided tours available throughout the day. Daytime visits work best when you can see and take in all areas clearly.

The estate includes a working farm where rare breeds of cattle are raised and traditional farming methods are still practiced today. This makes it an unusual place where history comes to life beyond the rooms of the house.

Location: Wimpole

Operator: National Trust

Part of: Wimpole Estate

Address: Arrington, nr Royston SG8 0BW

Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/wimpole-estate

GPS coordinates: 52.14110,-0.04985

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42