Willington Dovecote and Stables
Willington Dovecote and Stables
Facilities and access
Willington Dovecote and Stables
Overview
Outstanding 16th-century stone dovecote and stable building
Enjoy the tranquil setting of this outstanding 16th-century stone-built dovecote and stable buildings, which nestles alongside Willington church.
Home to over 1,500 resident pigeons, a nesting site for barn owls and kestrels, the dovecote is a great spot for bird-watching, car park, outdoors and exterior of buildings accessible at all times
Please note: The dovecote has themed open days on the last Sunday of the month from April to September
1pm to 5pm.
Admission at all other times by appointment:
To arrange call Judy Endersby on 01234 838278 or email willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Telephone
- +441284747500
- willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk
Willington Dovecote and Stables
How to get here
- Address
- Willington, Church End, near Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3PX
- By road
- 4 miles east of Bedford, just north of the Sandy road (A603)
- By cycle
- View local cycle routes on the
- Cycle route information
Willington Dovecote and Stables
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Willington Dovecote and Stables
Opening times
Please note...
The interior of Dovecote and Stable can be opened by appointment at any time dependent on available volunteer guides. Email: willingtondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk Or Telephone Judy Endersby: 01234 838278 to make an appointment
Saturday 23 September
- Dovecote Closed
- Stables Closed
Sunday 24 September
- Dovecote 13:00 - 17:00
- Stables 13:00 - 17:00
Monday 25 September
- Dovecote Closed
- Stables Closed
Tuesday 26 September
- Dovecote Closed
- Stables Closed
Wednesday 27 September
- Dovecote Closed
- Stables Closed
Thursday 28 September
- Dovecote Closed
- Stables Closed
Friday 29 September
- Dovecote Closed
- Stables Closed