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One of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain, The Manor was Lucy M. Boston's home from 1939 and was the setting for her Green Knowe children's books. Many of the toys and other features mentioned in the books exist in the house and garden so going round The Manor visitors feel that they are walking into the books. In the winter Lucy Boston sewed exquisite patchworks which form the only collection of this calibre worldwide which can be seen in the house where they were made. During World War 2 she gave gramophone recitals to the RAF in the Music Room which is virtually unchanged since 1130. The old EMG gramophone is played during the tour.
The 3.5 acre garden laid out by Lucy Boston, is bordered by a moat on three sides and the river Great Ouse on the other. Long herbaceous borders are filled with mainly scented plants of year-round interest. The garden contains coronation and chess topiary, many old roses, Cedric Morris and Dykes Medal-winning irises. It is surrounded by wilderness which is full of wildlife. It is a wonderful garden for accompanied children to explore.
House and Garden Prices: Adults £14, Children £5
Garden only Prices: Adults £6, Children free
* House open by appointment only - please email or telephone in advance.
Garden open daily throughout the year from 11am - 5pm (dusk in winter).
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