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Family-friendly things to do at Peckover House & Gardens

A tree in Autumn with leaves of yellow and orange.
Family adventures in the gardens at Peckover | © National Trust / Clive Stephens

During our open season, there is plenty to see & do at Peckover...

What's on at Peckover this season? 

Peckover House & Gardens are now closed until Februry when we reopen each weekend to showcase our snowdrop displays. From March onwards we will reopen from Thursday through to Monday each week.

In the meantime, stay tuned for a special Christmas event in our Reed Barn this December. Details to follow on our events page below...

Events at Peckover House and Garden (nationaltrust.org.uk)

A family of five sit in the stone summer house at Peckover to shelter from the rain. They are laughing with each other.
A family sheltering from the rain in the gardens at Peckover House. | © Mike Selby
Windows of Peckover can been seen through the yellow leaves of the trees

Discover more at Peckover House and Garden

Find out when Peckover House and Garden is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.

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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.

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