Peckover House and Garden
CambridgeshireElegant Georgian town house with wonderful walled garden
North Brink, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE13 1JR
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 20 February 2026
Asset Opening time House Closed Garden Closed Tea-room Closed - Assistance dogs only
- Bookshop
Our second-hand book shop is located by the Reed Barn.
- Coffee shop
Located in the atmospheric 17th-century thatched Reed Barn, our tea-room serves hot and cold drinks alongside cakes and light bites and is open from Thursday to Sunday, from 10:30am to 4pm and Mondays 12pm until 4pm with last orders at 3:45pm.
- Plant shop
Our plant sales are located in the courtyard by the Reed Barn.
- Toilet
Toilets are located by the Reed Barn and in the house.
On-street drop-off point. Accessible toilet in garden. Mobility scooter bookable by phone. Accessible pathways in garden. Steps to access house.
- Accessible route and/or map
Available for the Garden.
- Accessible toilet
The accessible toilet is located by the Reed Barn.
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Changing Places
Changing Place is located at the Reed Barn and can be accessed with a standard Radar key.
- Drop-off point
Our drop off point is on the double yellow lines at the front of the House.
- Induction loop
- Large print (guide or menu)
- Level access to food outlet
- Photograph album
A photograph album is available on the ground floor of the house. Please ask a member of the team.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
Pre-booking advised.
- Seating available
We have various seating arrangements both in the garden and the house.
- Stairclimber
A stair climber is available to access the ground floor of the house. We recommend you prebook to use.
- Steps/uneven terrain
There is no step free access for entrance into the house, however we do have a stair climber in place to access the ground floor. There is some uneven terrain to access the garden and a step in the garden means that an alternative route needs to be taken.
- Wheelchairs available
A wheelchair is available for use in the house on the ground floor and in the garden. Pre-booking is advised due to limited availability.
- By road
- B1441Parking: free in town, nearest is Chapel Road (not National Trust), 270 yards. From the car park, follow the brown or black tourist signs to Peckover House.Sat Nav: enter PE13 1RG for nearest car park
- On foot
- from Chapel Road car park walk up passageway through Exchange Square and turn right by the river. This way, you get to walk down one of the finest Georgian streetscapes in the country.
- By train
- March 9½ miles King's Lynn 14 miles Peterborough 22 miles
- By bus
- from Peterborough bus/train station to Norwich; and King's Lynn (passing close King's Lynn train station) First Excel bus service - red double decker bus
- Cycling
- NCN1, ¼ mile You can park your bicycle in our courtyard (at your own risk)
Planning your visit
Planning your visit to Peckover House & Gardens
Discover the story behind Peckover house and gardens. If you're planning a visit, you can find out everything you need to know here...
Access at Peckover House & Gardens
We have been working alongside our local community partners to better understand the needs of the local community as a whole, and to improve access across Peckover House & Gardens to ensure that everyone who visits feels welcome.
Peckover House
From the library and banking hall to the cabinet of curiosities, the rooms in this classic Georgian home have many stories to tell. Discover how the Peckovers lived their lives here.
The gardens at Peckover
Tucked away behind a Georgian mansion sits a beautiful Victorian garden. Reflecting the family's love of travelling, horticulture and gardening, this hidden gem is full of surprises.
Events at Peckover House & Gardens
See what's on at Peckover House & Garden this season...
Highlights
House
A classic Georgian merchant's townhouse, built in 1722. Home to the Peckover family for 150 years.
The Banking Hall
Although the Banking Hall was partially demolished in the 1870s, some remains above ground so you can appreciate its former scale and layout. The surviving sections now contain an exhibition space relating to the history of the Peckovers banking business.
Gardens
A stunning Victorian-style walled garden, known for its varieties of roses and a beautiful orangery housing ancient orange trees. Entry to the garden is free throughout the opening season.
Eat & drink
Located in the atmospheric 17th-century thatched Reed Barn in the garden, our tea-room is open seasonally serving hot and cold drinks, cakes and light bites.
Second-hand bookshop and plant sales
Bookshop stocked full of pre-loved books. Plants grown at Peckover for sale.
Damsons
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the Damsons Dementia Group meet in the Reed Barn at Peckover. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm and from 1pm to 3pm.
Holiday Cottages
Stay in the stylish Georgian Wainman House, or in one of two cosy converted coach houses. You'll also have a key to the door that leads from the courtyard into Peckover's garden so you can explore the stunning grounds when the other visitors have left for the day.
Things to see and do
Family-friendly things to do at Peckover House & Gardens
The gardens at Peckover House are free to enter so why not come along and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family...
Peckover House
From the library and banking hall to the cabinet of curiosities, the rooms in this classic Georgian home have many stories to tell. Discover how the Peckovers lived their lives here.
The gardens at Peckover
Tucked away behind a Georgian mansion sits a beautiful Victorian garden. Reflecting the family's love of travelling, horticulture and gardening, this hidden gem is full of surprises.
The Banking Hall
Although the Banking Hall was partially demolished in the 1870s, some remains above ground so you can appreciate its former scale and layout. The surviving sections now contain an exhibition space relating to the history of the Peckovers’ banking business. Below ground the huge-doored brick vaults that once held gold and silver coinage survive little changed.
Spotlight events
What's on at Peckover this season?
Although the house is closed until March, we are excited to be throwing open the garden gates on selected weekends this winter to show off our beautiful snowdrops...
Eating and shopping
Shopping & Eating at Peckover House
During our open season, the tearoom is open Thursday to Sunday, from 10:30am to 4pm and Mondays 12pm until 4pm with last orders at 3:45pm.
Places to stay
Wainman House
A gorgeous Georgian house with stylish interiors and a private terraced garden in the small town of Wisbech.
Coach House Loft
A converted coach house surrounded by parkland, with a key to Peckover's Garden.
Peckover Stable Lodge
A cosy, converted coach house for two, with a key to Peckover’s garden.
Upcoming events
Snowdrops at Peckover
Wrap up warm and follow in the footsteps of the Peckover family as you explore the the beauty of the Peckover gardens.
Easter Adventure Trail at Peckover House
This Easter, treat the whole family to a spring time adventure at Peckover House on our Easter Adventure Trail.
About Peckover House and Garden
Peckover House is a secret gem, an oasis hidden away in an urban environment. A classic Georgian merchant's town house, 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 explore the house and as you wander the gardens.
The gardens themselves are outstanding - 0.8 hectares (2 acres) of sensory delight, complete with orangery, summer-houses, croquet lawn and rose garden with a varitety of species of rose.
Our work
The Damsons group at Peckover
Since opening in July 2022, the Damsons community group has been a permanent resident of the Reed Barn at Peckover House and Gardens. Initially meeting twice, a week on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, the group was created for people living with dementia and their loved ones and offers a calm and relaxing space for people to socialise with those in a similar situation, gather information and seek advice. Following the success of the last two years, we are delighted to be able to offer two further sessions on a Tuesday and a Wednesday morning too.
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester visits Peckover
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, visits Peckover House & Garden to find out about the National Trust's outreach work with community groups in Wisbech.
Support us
Volunteering at Peckover
Find out more about our current opportunities and how to begin your volunteering journey today.
Art and collections
Peckover House’s objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Peckover House on the National Trust Collections website.
