He is the father of four sons, the eldest of whom is the Cambridge University and Somerset cricketer, Nigel Popplewell, and also has thirteen grandchildren amongst whom is the actress Anna Popplewell.
He is the father of four sons, the eldest of whom is the Cambridge University and Somerset cricketer, Nigel Popplewell,, and another of whom (Andrew) is also a High Court Judge. He has 13 grandchildren amongst whom is the actress Anna Popplewell.