‘Scenic’ gardens at beautiful estate only open a few days with family-friendly activities

The open days will feature garden games and padel taster sessions, while there are also some special plans for Easter

If you are looking for ways to keep your children entertained and want to get outside to enjoy some fresh air, you might want to visit a park or an estate in Cambridgeshire. The county is home to many grand estates that often open up their gates to visitors on certain days of the year.

Found on the edge of Cambridgeshire, Waresley Park Estate will be opening its gardens for guests on bank holiday Mondays across spring and summer with plenty of events lined up for families to get involved in. You might want to plan a trip to the estate, as these gardens are not usually accessible to the public.

The estate covers 120 acres and is “known for its scenic, rural landscape” that was designed by Humphry Repton in 1792. If you want to enjoy a slow stroll around the gardens, you can take your time walking around the gardens to discover the range of plants blooming through the spring and summer.

Guests can also take a moment to explore the spa and new gym and padel courts. Families can get involved in garden games at the water garden or try out the padel taster sessions.

Especially for Easter, there will be some themed activities including an Easter egg hunt, workshops, and experiences. After letting off some steam playing garden games and walking around the estate, you can enjoy food at one of the many spots in the park.

If you fancy something light, you can enjoy tea and scones in the walled garden. There will also be handcrafted pizzas, cooked in the courtyard pizza oven, and a BBQ if you need something a bit more substantial.

In terms of drinks, there will be a range of hot and soft drinks as well as a licensed bar where you can try the estate’s newly launched pale ale.

Ben Griggs, Managing Director of Waresley Park Estate, said: “Opening the Estate to the local community is something that we consider a joy and a privilege. Just like Waresley Park Estate, Open Gardens have a long, rich history and have an important place in their local communities.

“By opening our gardens, we hope that people will enjoy exploring the grounds and learning what modern stewardship of an Estate like ours looks like. From recycling old wood for tables for our coffee shop to sustainable land management, we are excited to share our green initiatives with the wider community this year.”

Waresley Park Estate will be open on bank holiday Mondays on April 6, May 4, May 25, and August 31 between 9am and 3pm. The open days are completely free and you do not need to book in advance.

The park estate can be found on Gamlingay Road, which is a 33-minute drive away from Cambridge via the A428. There is a free car park on site for guests to use.