Family-friendly things to do at Peckover House & Gardens

Published:: 05 March 2024

A man, a woman and a young girl aged around 11 or so take a moment to examine the white blossom on a cherry tree in the spring time. — Family adventures in the gardens at Peckover | © Annapurna Mello

Spring flowers, nature trails, blossom and free garden entry

Spring time at Peckover

Spring is in the air and Peckover House & Gardens are open weekly from Thursday to Monday, 11am until 4pm.

New for 2024, you no loger need to pre-book a tour to look around Peckover House. Instead, you will be able to explore at your own pace from 11am until 4pm on the days that we are open. Last entry is at 3:30pm.

The gardens are also open - come along and delight in the colours and scents of the season, take a peep at the swathes of spring bulbs that have emerged to make their colourful debut & soak up the spring sunshine. And when you've finished exploring, you can pop in to the Reed Barn tearoom for a cuppa and a piece of cake

The gardens are free to enter. Standard admission charges apply for the house. National Trust members enter for free.

Blossom

As the seasons change and we settle in to spring, the gardens at Peckover start to burst in to life and colour starting with spring bulbs that pave the way for beautiful blossom displays. This year we will be hosting a variety of activities to celebrate the season of blossom including crafts for children, blossom bathing and blossom trails. Stay tuned for more information over the coming weeks.

Best places to see blossom | National Trust

Open pale pink blossom flowers each with five, small, cup-shaped petals, and dark pink-tipped stamens, hanging from thin dark branches — Ornamental cherry blossom in spring | © National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole

David P. Housden Art Exhibition

7 March to 3 November

Painting local scenes as well as nature and visual interpretations of current affairs, David Peter Housden has enjoyed a long career doing what he loves

This year, David will be showcasing some of his favourite pieces here at Peckover House in his first exhibition in 40 years. Find out more on our events page...

David Peter Housden Art Exhibition | National Trust