 “An enjoyable and educational first visit” “It was a pleasure to visit.” | “Brilliant” | Just a few comments from our Visitors’ Book |
Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House welcomes many groups. Visits can be made by appointment outside the usual opening hours.
Peckover House, Wisbech | Groups can be given a guided tour, giving an in depth view into Octavia’s life and achievements.
The ideal size for groups is about 25, but larger groups can be accommodated by staggered entry.
Wisbech offers groups visiting for the day many other attractions, including:
Peckover House is opposite the Birthplace House across the river on the North Brink. A splendid Georgian house with magnificent Victorian garden, it is owned by the National Trust. |
Elgoods Brewery, Wisbech | | | • | Peckover House opposite the Birthplace House across the river on the North Brink. A splendid Georgian house with magnificent Victorian garden, it is owned by the National Trust. | | | | | • | Elgoods Brewery & Garden | | | | | • | Wisbech & Fenland Museum, the home of Dickens’ Great Expectations manuscript. | |
The market town of Wisbech is best known for its North and South Brinks, the Georgian streets that flank the River Nene. The architecture has featured in many films, setting the scene for period dramas such as David Copperfield and Micawber. |
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