Accessibility at Wimpole Estate

Arrival and Parking

Blue Badge holders will find designated parking bays approximately 94 yards from Wimpole Estate’s visitor welcome centre, where there are toilets, accessible WC and baby change facilities, as well resources to borrow such as maps, powered mobility vehicles and sensory bags. The ground surfaces around the estate vary, with some areas featuring gravel or natural terrain. An induction loop is available at all till points, and companions / carers receive complimentary admission.

Moving around the Estate

There are several, step-free hard standing routes through main areas of the estate, including the 5.5km multi-use trail. Five powered mobility scooters, three manual wheelchairs, and two mountain trikes (suitable for off-road exploration with assistance) are available to borrow from the visitor welcome centre. You can book in advance by email wimpolehall@nationaltrust.org.uk or phone 01223 206000.

After passing through the visitor welcome centre an 8-seater golf mobility buggy, operates daily from 10am to 4pm to transfer visitors between the visitor welcome centre, the stables, Wimpole Hall, gardens, and Home Farm upon request. If you prefer to walk, seating can be found at frequent intervals around the estate. You'll find varied ground surfaces, including gravel and grass around the wider estate. There is no public WiFi but site maps are available at the visitor welcome centre to assist with navigation across the estate.

Moving around the House

Wimpole Hall main entrance is accessed via a flight of 12 stone steps or by using a stair climber, which is available to pre-book before your visit. The front entrance has two manual doors, one is permanently held open, and the team can facilitate opening the second door to support access. Once inside, there are three floors: step-free access is available to the ground floor only. The first floor and basement can be accessed via stairs when open. There is an alternative entrance to the basement from outside, via the side door, which reduces the number of steps to three. A member of staff is available to provide assistance. There is a photo book, available for the First Floor and Basement should you choose not to take the steps. Staff and volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site to help visitors navigate Wimpole Hall effectively.

Facilities

Accessible toilet facilities and baby change options, are located at the visitor welcome centre, Wimpole Hall, Home Farm, and the stables.

Wheelchair and buggy-friendly seating is available throughout the estate, with picnic benches at Home Farm designed with wheelchair and pushchair spaces.

There are Sensory bags including ear defenders, fidget toys and magnifying glasses are available to borrow, as well as large print guides, braille and a portable induction loop at Visitor Welcome Centre.

In the restaurant, the counter height is 88 cm with a tray rail. There is easy grip mugs and large handled cutlery available in all our café’s, as well as a mix of seating including soft seating and chairs with arms. Home Farm’s counter is 84cm high, the team can provide support as needed in any of our facilities.

Home Farm's playground has inclusive swings and play equipment. There is a mix of hard standing pathways, gravel and woodchip in the Farm.

Useful Resources

AccessAble

The National Trust has partnered with AccessAble to provide detailed information about Wimpole with facts, figures and photographs to help you make informed decisions about any potential visit. You can visit Wimpole Estate's AccessAble guide via the link below. Please get in touch if you have any questions.

Other helpful resources