Venue Hire at Wandlebury & Historic Sites
Host your celebration, gathering, meeting or event in the heart of Cambridge’s countryside — beautiful, flexible spaces that support local heritage and conservation. Your booking helps fund the charity’s work protecting green spaces, history and community access across the region
Celebrate & Gather
Stables & Paddock at Wandlebury Country Park
Our Stable Rooms and adjoining paddock offer a relaxed, scenic setting for:
Birthday parties and family celebrations
BBQ gatherings and picnics
Outdoor games and informal social events
What’s included: crockery, cutlery, fridge, microwave, tables & chairs, and indoor space for food or activities. There’s also a marquee for shade or shelter if needed.
Prices (Guide):
Under 30 people — 4 hours from £135 (£125 members); full day £200 (£185 members)
Larger groups — please enquire
Optional BBQ hire — £15
Pricing subject to availability; members receive discounts.
Children’s Parties
Fun packages led by experienced staff with activities like den-building, pond-dipping, archery or open-fire cooking.
Outdoor Weddings
Wandlebury’s parkland and historic buildings make a stunning backdrop for outdoor weddings and receptions.
We do not have a wedding licence — but informal ceremonies are welcome.
The Stable Rooms + paddock provide a private base for your celebration.
Flexible layout: marquees, yurts, tents and creative catering are all supported.
Price is tailored to your day and includes set-up time, parking and access.
Host an Event
Whether it’s a workshop, concert, outdoor cinema, performance or corporate gathering, our venues can bring your idea to life.
Available spaces:
Outdoor: Wandlebury Country Park
Indoor: Cambridge Leper Chapel — atmospheric and historic, ideal for performances, exhibitions and meetings.
We offer:
Site hire or revenue share arrangements
Optional promotional support via our website, newsletter and social channels
Flexibility for creative and community-led events
The Stables Meeting & Room Hire
Compact, well-equipped indoor spaces with:
Wi-Fi
Kitchen facilities
Seating layouts for up to 18 (board) or 22 (theatre)
Optional projector
Price for 4 hours, groups of < 30 people = £135 (£125 for members). Full day hire: £200 (£185 members)
Perfect for:
Team meetings
Workshops
Small group sessions
Outdoor breakout: The paddock with marquee seating in warmer months.
Guided Tours for Groups
Let our experienced staff or volunteers lead tailored tours for your group across our sites, from historic buildings to natural reserves.
Topics include local history, heritage, flora and fauna
Suggested donation or fee depending on group size and duration
We can arrange tours at:
Bourn Windmill, Hinxton Watermill, Leper Chapel, Wandlebury Estate and Coton Countryside Reserve.
Filming & Location Hire
Our properties and landscapes offer unique settings for commercial filming and photo shoots.
Historic buildings and parkland
Secluded locations with character
Private access possible with approval
Wandlebury Estate & Country Park Filming Location
Wandlebury Estate is away from main roads, is not below aeroplane flight paths and does not have any visual intrusions. The site is easily segmented and public access excluded during shooting. Wandlebury is easily reached from the M11 (15 mins) and Cambridge rail station (15 mins drive). There is ample parking.
Wandlebury has listed buildings and structures from the 18th century, including cobbled yard, stable blocks, archways, driveway, walls, etc. We also have a 15th century grain store (Tadlow Granary). The Wandlebury countryside features meadows, mature woodland, parkland, orchard, avenues of trees and pond. The Iron-Age hillfort ditch is an atmospheric location. Click here for photo gallery.
Bourn Windmill Filming Location
Bourn Windmill is one of the oldest windmills in the UK, dating to at least 1636. The site is small but private and away from main roads and flight paths. There is an adjacent thatched millers cottage, which is privately owned. Click here for photo gallery. The mill is located 10 miles to the west of Cambridge and is easily reached from M11.
Rates of hire depend on the location, support requirements, duration, etc. Funds from your shoot directly supports our charitable work.
For rates, more information or to make an enquiry please use our online booking enquiry form or contact us: bookings@cambridgeppf.org or 01223 243830 (Mon-Fri 10am-4pm).