St Andrew’s church replaces an earlier fourteenth century building that was largely demolished in 1748 as part of the landscaping of Wimpole park. The medieval north chapel, now dedicated to the Chicheley family, the builders of Wimpole Hall, is all that remains of the original structure.
The present building was designed by Henry Flitcroft and was completed in 1749. Notable features are monuments by James “Athenian” Stuart, Peter Sheemakers and Thomas Banks, and in the gallery, stained glass windows by William Price the younger. A rare medieval window depicting the alliances of the Ufford family (who are thought to have owned the manor of Wimple [sic] sometime before the Chicheleys) is to be found in the Chichely chapel.
The Parish Church of St. Andrew, Wimpole stands next to the National Trust Property Wimpole Hall.
We have recently made improvements to the Church with the help of English Heritage and others. We have restored both roofs and the historic windows in the Church.
