A slightly disappointing visit to Wimpole

I ought to say that my title is no reflection on the gardens! 

I had a choice of Wimpole or Anglesey this morning and chose Wimpole. I arrived a little before 10 and there were queues and cars and the car park was packed. There were over 20 coaches and a few buses on their way out. I parked next to a volunteer and asked what was going on? And they didn't know. Nor did two other volunteers. 

On arriving at the visitors centre it appeared there was a schools cross country on this morning. 

Now I KNOW I am a grumpy git but I do understand these things happen BUT I could find no indication on social media. If I had known I'd have gone to Anglesey. I go to NT places for peace and quiet, to enjoy nature not to have to listen to a bunch of children scream and sing Dancing Queen to music played over the PA.

Sigh there was queues at the cafe  (naturally) so I went into the gardens.

There were still queues at the cafe so I tried the courtyard cafe.... and no scones so I wandered off.