Family-friendly things to do at Peckover House & Gardens

Dad and three children are jumping, taking part in a sack race outdoors. Smiles all round. There is a banner to the left-hand side reading 'Starling Bank'. — Family adventures in the gardens at Peckover | © David Kirkham

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

What's on at Peckover this season?

Younger visitors are encouraged to take part in our new hedgehog trail which is now avaialble inthe house, celebrateing the arrival of Fred, Flower and Hope, rescued and rehabilitated hedgehogs which have been released into the garden by Emma’s Hedgehog Hospital.

There’s an action-packed line-up of events to make a note of across the summer this year too, including action packed family fun days and the return of Summer of Play. Find out more below:

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

A boy and his Grandmother inspect leave and flowers in the gardens at Peckover — Visitors enjoying a foraging event at Peckover Estate | © Chris Lacey

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Making seed bombs at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire

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How to make wildflower seed balls

Discover how to make your own wildflower seed balls to add some colour to the garden with this step-by-step guide.

Wildflower meadow including oxeye daisies at Holnicote Estate, Somerset

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Wild flowers in Britain

Discover the stories behind some famous British wild flowers and how wildflower meadows support important species from butterflies to bees.

A close up view of a scone served on a plate with a generous helping of jam and cream

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Fruit scones

Learn how to make a traditional fruit scone with this recipe, best enjoyed with spoonfuls of jam and clotted cream.

The newly planted perennial Mingle Border at Peckover House in Cambridgeshire August 2025. Tall blooms on either side of a pathway featuring bright and vibrant colours.

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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.