Peckover House and Garden

North Brink
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE13 1JR


Set in the attractive market town of Wisbech, Peckover House is a lovely Georgian brick town house with a charming two acre Victorian walled garden. Herbaceous borders, roses, orangery, fernery and delightful summerhouses make Peckover a visit to remember. In the garden there is an Orangery with 300 year-old orange trees, a Croquet lawn, Victorian pond and rose garden, unusual summer houses and Spring displays of daffodils, narcissi and tulips. There is a Butler's pantry, Victorian library, stable and tack room and a restored Reed Barn.

General Information:

  • Restaurant
  • Access for disabled visitors
  • Wheelchair/electric runaround available
  • Facility for visually impaired visitors
  • No dogs except guide dogs
  • Shop
  • Wedding licence and catering for receptions
  • Special events programme - call for leaflet



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    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    House:
    2nd May to 30th July: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

    31st July to 1st September: Monday to Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

    2nd September to 1st October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

    2nd October to 5th November: Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

    Garden & Restaurant: Days as house 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Shop: Days as house 1.00pm to 5.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Adult £5.00; Child £2.50; Groups £4.30 per person.

    Directions
    On North bank of River Nene in Wisbech (B1441).
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    Peckover House and Garden Postcode for SatNav: PE13 1JR

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