What's on at Peckover this year - from Children's Trails to Behind the Scenes tours, there is something for everybody. at Peckover House and Garden
Christmas Celebration
Selected rooms will be decorated for Christmas with festive floral arrangements. We will also be including Christmas trees brought in by community groups to reflect and continue the Peckovers' legacy and involvement in the community. Music by...
Fri 14 Dec 2018
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:30
Stir up Sunday
Watch the Victorian cooks at work in the kitchen as they prepare for a busy Christmas at Peckover House. Join the LEADA re-enactment group and listen as they talk about their work and the world they live in.
Sun 16 Dec 2018
12:00-15:30
The Garden in Winter
An opportunity to enjoy the early season with a stroll around the garden. Warming soups and hot drinks available.
Sat 12 Jan 2019
+ 11 other dates
12:00-13:30
Cushions - Samphire Quilters
Samphire Quilters, a quilting group from Kings Lynn, were given a challenge to make a cushion showing 'The Secret Patterns of Peckover House'. They were given a photograph and asked to interpret the pattern. Will you be able to find the...
Sat 23 Feb 2019
+ 211 other dates
12:00-15:30
Lord Peckover's Lost Library
Following the death of Alexandrina's father, Lord Alexander Peckover, in 1919, his valuable book collection was sold off. In the centenary of Lord Peckover's death, we wish to tell the story of his 'Lost Library' and wider collecting interests....
Sat 23 Feb 2019
+ 221 other dates
12:00-15:30
House Tours
Entry to the house between 23 February - 4 April, Monday to Thursday, will be by guided tour only. Free flow at weekends. The tours will be at 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.45pm.
Mon 25 Feb 2019
+ 23 other dates
11:45-14:45
Behind the Scenes Tour
Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: tours will involve several flights of stairs.
Sat 09 Mar 2019
+ 33 other dates
12:30-13:30
+ other times
Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea
Special afternoon tea in the Reed Barn Tea Room for Mothers Day
Sun 31 Mar 2019
12:00-15:30
Spring Nature Trail
Enjoy our popular Spring Nature Trail in the garden - with an Easter biscuit as a prize.
Sat 06 Apr 2019
+ 12 other dates
11:00-15:30
Quiz Evening
A family quiz night in the Reed Barn Tearoom with a bonus book themed round. There will also be a manned display on the exhibition that is being staged in the house. There will be nibbles on the tables and drinks available to purchase. Maximum...
Sat 06 Apr 2019
18:00-20:00
Spring Nature Trail
Children can enjoy our popular Spring Nature Trail by solving clues in the garden. When it's completed, collect your Cadbury chocolate prize!
Fri 19 Apr 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:00
Bookbinding Exhibition
Demonstrations will be held with the chance to take part in book craft activities on specific dates in May 2019. Donations towards materials would be welcomed.
Sat 04 May 2019
+ 2 other dates
12:00-16:00
Bee Weekend
See Peckover bees at work with bee keeper David Arlott who will be on hand to demonstrate bees and bee keeping. Beeswax products also available.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-16:00
Wisbech Rose Fair
House and Garden open during Wisbech Rose Fair. Peckover gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about roses throughout the afternoons during this time.
Wed 03 Jul 2019
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:30
What's in There?
Special interest days, when doors, drawers and cupboards not normally open to visitors will be on show. Don't miss the opportunity for a 'sneak peak'!
Mon 14 Oct 2019
+ 12 other dates
12:00-16:00
Seasonal Quiz Evening
A family quiz night in the Reed Barn Tearoom. There will be nibbles on the tables and drinks available to purchase. Maximum of 6 people per team, maximum 12 teams.
Sat 16 Nov 2019
18:00-20:00