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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 
Distinctive 16th-century stable and stone dovecote
  • 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
Now open on the last Sun afternoon of the month (April–Sept inc.), 10–5. Light refreshments available in the church next door (not NT)

Points to noteNo WC

Opening arrangements
 1 Apr–30 Sep 08 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Admission by written or telephone appointment with the Voluntary Custodian, Mrs J. Endersby, 21 Chapel Lane, Willington MK44 3QG. Tel. 01234 838278. Also open on the last Sun afternoon of the month (April–Sept inc.), 10–5. Last admission 30mins before closing

Contact details

01480 301494
Email: willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk


Admission prices

£1 (suggested donation)
Trust properties nearby
  • Ashridge Estate
  • Chilterns Gateway Centre
  • Stowe Landscape Gardens
  • Wimpole Hall
  • Wimpole Home Farm
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