Peckover House and Garden
Peckover House is a secret gem, an oasis hidden away in an urban environment. A classic Georgian merchant's townhouse, it was lived in by the Peckover family for 150 years. The Peckovers were staunch Quakers, which meant they had a very simple lifestyle; yet at the same time they ran a successful private bank. Both facets of their life can be seen as you wander through the house and gardens. The gardens themselves are outstanding – 0.8 hectare (two acres) of sensory delight, complete with orangery, summerhouses, croquet lawn and rose garden with more than 60 species of rose
Don't miss
Admire the Rococo plasterwork in the Drawing Room and Landing.
Examine the Cabinet of Curiosities – both old and new.
Take a peek inside the unrestored Butler's Pantry.
VISITORS INFORMATION:
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13 Mar - 31 Oct 10
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Open during Easter week (including Good Friday), 2 to 11 April, 12 to 5, and for Wisbech Rose Fair, 1 and 2 July (garden open at 11). We recommend visitors with disabilities telephone ahead of their visit to discuss specific access needs. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
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Facilities:
Shopping & eating
Tea-room in the thatched 17th-century barn. Gift shop in the old Banking wing. Pick up a bargain in the second-hand bookshop. Plant sales for the green-fingered.
Parking
Chapel Road, 250 yards. Free (not National Trust)
Learning
Suitable for school groups. Hands-on activities. 'Upstairs downstairs' education package
Families & children
Baby-changing facilities. Front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats for loan. Handling collection, including 'Cabinet of Curiosities'
Places to stay
One holiday studio which is part of a converted coach house at the rear of Peckover House. Sleeps 3 people. Available for short breaks and week bookings. More information on self-catering accommodation at Peckover House and Garden
Parking
There is currently no blue badge parking at the front of Peckover House due to essential flood defence works. There is a drop off point at the top of North Brink, next to the town bridge and the Natwest Bank. It is then a short distance to Peckover House from there – 100 yards. We do strongly recommend however that you ring the property before your visit as other access may be available with notice
Building
5 steps to entrance. 1 wheelchair for internal use, booking essential. Ground floor has steps
WCs
At tea-room
Grounds
Loose gravel paths. Map of accessible route. 1 single-seater PMV, booking essential
Getting There:
Bus services
First X1 Peterborough –Lowestoft; X1 and Norfolk Green 46 from King's Lynn (passing close King's Lynn )
Cycling
NCN1, ¼ mile View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website
By road
West of Wisbech town centre on north bank of River Nene (B1441)
By train
March 9½ miles
On foot
from Chapel Road car park walk up passageway to left of W Four Restaurant, turn right by river. Peckover House is 150 yards on right
Ordnance survey reference
143:TF458097
Address:
Peckover House and Garden
North Brink,
Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire
PE13 1JR