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Car parking


The Somers Road car park is adjacent to the Birthplace House and is free of charge. The Horse Fair car park is a short walk away (free of charge for 2 hours). See How to Find us map for more details.

Coach parking


There are 2 coach bays near the Birthplace House on Somers Road. See How to Find us map for more details.

Gift shop


A full range of souvenirs and gifts is available in our gift shop.

Coffee Shop


Refreshments are available at the Coffee Shop.

Group visits


Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House welcomes visits from groups by appointment. Click here for more information.

Visitors with disabilities


To ensure we can help you get the best from your visit, please contact us in advance on 01945 476358 or by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to advise us of any special needs you may have.

A disabled access lift will be installed in 2009. For the time being, access to the top and basement floors is by stairs only (via chairlift if required).

Toilets


Toilet facilities (including disabled access) are available at the Birthplace House.

 

Admission Prices

  Adults £3.50  
  Concessions £2.50  
  (Senior Citizens and National Trust members)  
  Children £1.50  
  Family £8.00  
  (2 full paying adults and 2 children)  


  Opening Times  
18th March - end October 2009

Mon 1pm – 4.30pm
Tues 1pm – 4.30pm
Wed 1pm – 4.30pm
Thurs Closed
Fri Closed
Sat 1pm – 4.30pm
Sun 1pm – 4.30pm
(last admissions 4pm)

We open to groups at other times and during the closed season by appointment.
The Birthplace House is staffed entirely by volunteers.
   


  Map How to Find Us  
   
Click here for directions to Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House.

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What's On
 
Drawing Course
Octavia Hill Society Coach Day – visits to Octavia Hill sites. Sunday, 9th August 2009.
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Octavia Hill Commemoration Day
– Memorial Lecture and Commemoration Service, Wisbech. Sunday, 6th December 2009.
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