National Trust - Peckover House And Garden

Despite having lived in the Peterborough area since 1983 and going to or through Wisbech many times, I've never made the effort to visit Peckover House! We finally decided to go, and we weren't disappointed. The guided tour lasted roughly one hour, and the guide provided a wealth of fascinating detail about the history of the house and the people who lived there. Although quite a large townhouse, it is modest in some senses - at least in comparison with most of the stately homes we have visited. As the guide said, there's a mix of different styles of furniture and accessories, but this is because the furniture was auctioned off at some point in the past. The grounds are surprisingly big, covering 2 acres of land in the heart of Wisbech! There's a cafe (unfortunately closed at the time of our visit) with toilets (and more toilets in the basement level), a large greenhouse and an orangery. The flowerbeds were packed with beautiful flowers and an impressive collection of unusual mature trees towered over the gardens. It's an oasis in the heart of a bustling town and I'd love to go back to visit sometime.

This was our first visit to Peckover House and it was a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon. The gardens are beautifully kept and cover about 2 acres, so it's not massive but enough for a gentle stroll. There isn't a gift shop or a cafe on-site but we were told that there are cafes nearby that we could use and even bring the food back into the grounds if we so wished. The House can only be viewed on timed guided tours that you have to book before your visit (this also applies to National Trust members). There is a limit of 20 people per tour so make sure you book in advance. There is a wealth of history in the house and our tour guide was excellent and very informative. There is no parking onsite, but you can park for free at the car park on Chapel Road which is about 270 yards from Peckover House. The toilets are clean and there are baby changing facilities too if you need them. It wasn't busy when we visited, despite it being a Saturday but I have no idea how busy it gets during school holidays. A very relaxed way to spend a sunny afternoon.

Sadly only pre-booked tours of the house. I prefer to wander and ask questions if I need to. And although the Cafe is open, it is sparse in comparison to how it used to be. Perhaps it needs a new manager. One whose interested in getting more out of the property. It used to be good with lots going on, with Christmas Trees at Christmas from different schools, shops and businesses at over the festive period. Yet now, does very little so nobody is encouraged to go. Though the garden is worth the effort. Thank goodness they have a good gardener.

Historic house and gardens. Superb gardens with a wide range of interesting plants, beautifully kept by the staff and volunteers. Such a surprising garden for a house in the middle of a town. The house tour brought the history of the house to life. We really enjoyed hearing about the family and their life and times in Wisbech and across the country. A really good visit, thank you 😎👍👍👍

Lovely intimate National Trust property who comes alive thanks to the enthusiasm of the staff and volunteers. A wonder calm oasis of a garden, broken down into different areas. The town house was built in 1722 and the Quaker banker Jonathan Peckover moved into the house in 1794. Bank House, as it was known, remained in the Peckover family for the next 150 years. Really enjoyed the visit and learning about the Peckover family.

Fabulous visit to peckover house! Paid £10 each and worth every penny! Leslie did a guided tour which took about 90 minutes, he is so knowledgeable and told us the whole story of the families that lived there, we were totally absorbed. The house is absolutely lovely with most of original features, the gardens are really pretty too, would definitely recommend.