Wimpole Home Farm - part of the National Trust's Wimpole Estate. A working farm and the largest rare-breeds centre in East Anglia. Originally established as a Model Farm in the 1780s. Examples of rare-breed cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, equines and poultry on display. Cattle and sheep graze in the parkland during spring, summer and autumn. The historic Great Barn was designed by the architect Sir John Soane.
Rare & Native Breeds
CATTLE - Longhorn, Gloucester, Irish Moiled, White Park , Shetland
SHEEP - Leicester Longwool, Norfolk Horn, Whitefaced Woodland, Manx Loaghtan, Portland
PIGS - Tamworth, Berkshire and Gloucestershire Old Spots
GOATS Bagot goats,
HORSES & PONIES Shire Horses
Also: Bantams and Chickens
Special features:- Nature Trail, Adventure Playground, Pets Corner, Gift Shop, Refreshments, Disabled Access, Play Area, Woodland Walk, Parkland Walk, Picnic Area, Special Events and Craft and Plant Shop.