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    Willington Dovecote
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    Willington Dovecote and Stables
    Willington, nr Bedford, Bedfordshire
    Telephone: 01480 301494
    Other building  Tours  1914 
    Outstanding 16th-century stone dovecote and stable building
    • Majestic Tudor farm buildings
    • Room for 1,500 nesting pigeons
    • John Bunyan graffiti signature (allegedly!)
    • Barn owl and kestrel nesting site
    • Buildings usually open by appointment only

    What's new this year
    Open days on the last Sunday afternoon of the month (April–September inclusive), 1–5

    Points to noteNo WC

    Opening arrangements
     1 Apr–30 Sep 09  1–5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    Open on the last Sunday afternoon of the month (April–September), 1–5, otherwise admission by appointment with the Voluntary Custodian, Mrs J. Endersby, 21 Chapel Lane, Willington MK44 3QG. Telephone 01234 838278. Last admission 30 minutes before closing

    Contact details

    01480 301494
    Emailwillingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Admission prices

    £1 (suggested donation)


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