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Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust)

Arrington, Cambridgeshire, England SG8 0BW
Description: Wimpole Hall Estate is a classic and massive country house, located 8.5 miles southwest of Cambridge proper. The hall is regarded by many as the most majestic house in Cambridgeshire, and has changed over the years since...Read More
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Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust) Reviews

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Wimpole Hall - See How the Other Half Lived

  • 4 out of 5 stars by beckyX from Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • December 15, 2009
Quote: Wimpole Hall is a National Trust property located about 8 miles south-west of Cambridge. It is a stately home with extensive grounds, and has various cafes and restaurants, formal gardens and a farm. The grounds are open all year round in daylight... Read the full Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust) review

From journal Weekend Expeditions in the UK

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Below Stairs

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • July 24, 2008
Below Stairs
Quote: Although much lowlier in terms of architecture and design the servant’s quarters are, in my view always a fascinating part of my visit to a stately home. They give the real insight into how things were for the aristocracy and give a sharp contrast... Read the full Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust) review

From journal Wimpole Hall

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Checking Out the Reception Rooms

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • July 24, 2008
Checking Out the Reception Rooms
Quote: We entered Wimpole hall by the grand external staircase, the same entrance used by Queen Victoria when she visited the hall back in the 1840’s.Imagine the excitement as the royal guests were received in the Ante room before settling down for some... Read the full Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust) review

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Checking Out the Bedrooms

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • July 19, 2008
Checking Out the Bedrooms
Quote: Having explored the ground floor we leave the Trompel'œil work of the ante-room and climb the low banistered highly ornate staircase to the first floor. Here the first room that we visit is the "Chancellor’s Bedroom" named after the 1st lord of... Read the full Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust) review

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A Stroll around the Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • July 18, 2008
A Stroll around the Gardens
Quote: Despite the light rain we decided to at least make a cursory tour of the grounds (there are 60 acres in total). On a good day I’d have liked to take the stroll from the Hall to the gothic tower, a ruin that was designed in 1751 by Sanderson Miller... Read the full Wimpole Hall Estate (National Trust) review

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