Peckover House and Garden

Elegant Georgian town house with wonderful walled garden

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Peckover House, Lord Peckovers Library

Lord Peckover's Lost Library  

100 years after the death of Lord Peckover, books from his extraordinary library have returned to Peckover House for the first time. Enjoy our special exhibition for 2019 that celebrates this avid collector and his lost library, which has been made possible thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Things to see and do

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The house of Peckover House 

A cabinet of curiosities, Peckover is a Georgian town house full of surprises: elegant and refined, but also intimate and relaxed.

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The garden at Peckover House 

The two-acre Victorian garden of Peckover House has hidden corners, paths and the occasional touch of the exotic.

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Enjoy a walk around Wisbech 

Whilst you're in the area, why not enjoy a stroll around the market town of Wisbech? The capital of the Fens, Wisbech is renowned for its Georgian architecture and is the birthplace of Octavia Hill, one of the keys founders of the National Trust.

Penrose the Peckover cat

Look out for our feline friend

Cats have always been a feature of Peckover and the family had a number of them as pets. Today you can meet their successor, Penrose. Since coming into the garden two years ago, Penrose has made himself at home and enjoying life in the garden.

Assistance dog

Guide dogs only in our oasis 

We're sorry, if you were looking for somewhere to visit with your pooch, only guide dogs are welcome at Peckover.

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What's on

The Orangery in the Peckover garden

Events at Peckover this season 

We have lots of events happening throughout the season - from Behind the Scenes tours to Quiz evenings, there's something for everybody.

Upcoming events

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Cushions - Samphire Quilters

Mon 24 Jun 2019
12:00-16:00
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...

Lord Peckover's Lost Library

Mon 24 Jun 2019
12:00-16:00
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....

Behind the Scenes Tour

Sat 29 Jun 2019
12:30-13:30
Explore parts of the property not normally open to visitors. Note: tours will involve several flights of stairs.

Wisbech Rose Fair

Wed 03 Jul 2019
11:00-16:30
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.

Book Talk by Diane Calton Smith

Sat 13 Jul 2019
12:00-16:00
Diane Calton Smith will be discussing her books with visitors and will be talking about how she develops her characters. Diane has a new book which is due for release shortly, which is based around Tudor and Stuart Wisbech and the Fens. Diane's...

Book Talk by Claire Upton

Sat 20 Jul 2019
12:00-16:00
Claire Upton will be showcasing her debut novel Twisted Fate, which is based on a farm in Suffolk that Claire visits annually for Quaker camp. Much of Claire’s inspiration has come from the Quaker practice and faith.
Library Sketch, Peckover House, Wisbech

Shona Robertson McKay - Peckover in watercolour 

A different view of Peckover

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Eating and shopping

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Enjoy a tempting treat 

Treat yourself to a tempting snack in our Reed Barn, browse our gifts in the Gift Shop, pick up some inspiration at our Plant Sales trolley and take home a good read from our Second Hand Bookshop.

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History

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The history of Peckover 

The Peckover's were a family of wealthy Quaker bankers. Their association with Wisbech began in 1777 when Jonathan Peckover established his grocery business here. Then on the death of Alexandrina Peckover in 1948, the house and garden came into the care of the National Trust.

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Groups

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Planning on bringing your group? 

We welcome groups to Peckover House and Garden. To get the best from your group visit to us, get in touch to request a booking form and discuss the best options for you.

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Places to stay

Twin Bedroom at Wainman House, Cambridgeshire

Wainman House 

Staying in this beautifully restored town house that sleeps 12, is an experience that mixes the early nineteenth century elegance with the convenience of modern living. With its private terraced garden, it's perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Exterior view of Coach House Loft, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

The Coach House Loft 

This light and airy first floor apartment is part of a converted coach house at the rear of Peckover House and Garden. You'll also be given a key to your own private entrance to Peckover's delightful garden for use on both open and closed days.

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Art and collections

Cabinet of Curiosities

Peckover's Cabinet of Curiosities  

Alexander, Lord Peckover was an avid collector and the Cabinet of Curiosities is testament to his many travels throughout Europe and North Africa. Here we take a more in-depth look at some of the quirkier items in Alexander's collection.

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Peckover House and Garden on the National Trust Collections website

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