The Manor Garden, Hemingford Grey
One of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain with much of the original house remaining virtually intact.
Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BN
Facilities
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Shop
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
Cottage garden in a formal setting of lawns and topiary surrounding a 12th-century Manor House.
The garden was originally created by the author Lucy M Boston who based her Green Knowe children’s books on both house and garden. The seasons of interest start in January with a mass of snow drops and winter flowering shrubs, followed by the excitement of Spring, the bearded irises, the old roses and then interesting summer annuals take the garden through to the first frosts.
Garden open daily between 11am and 5pm.
The house is open by appointment to individuals or groups (not free for members of Historic Houses)
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
The Manor, Hemingford Grey offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and events:
Attractions
The Garden
The Garden is open daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No appointment or booking is necessary. Visitors can pay onsite either by cash or by scanning a QR code to pay by card. Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden.
The House
The House is open to visitors daily throughout the year, but strictly by appointment only. Visits must be arranged in advance via email or telephone. House visitors also gain access to the Garden as part of their visit, so there is no need to pay separately for the Garden. Payment for House tours is taken at the end of the tour.
Admission Prices:
- House and Garden: Adults – £12, Children – £5
- Garden only: Adults – £6, Children – Free
- Garden only annual membership (unlimited visits): £18 per person
Events
Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook & The Mezzotint
Date: 26 February 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM)
Location: Music Room, The Manor, Hemingford Grey
Cost: £24.00
Robert Lloyd Parry presents ghost stories by M R James told by candlelight in the 900-year-old Music Room.
Casting the Runes & The Residence at Whistminster
Date: 27 February 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30 PM)
Location: Music Room, The Manor, Hemingford Grey
Cost: £24.00
Robert Lloyd Parry presents ghost stories by M R James told by candlelight in the 900-year-old Music Room. This event is currently sold out, but you can contact The Manor to be added to the cancellation list.
Additional Information
For tickets to events, please telephone The Manor on 01480 463134 or email [email protected]. For the St Ives Electric Riverboat Company trips, including a tour of The Manor, please refer to the relevant date on their website.
How to Get Here:
- By car: Hemingford Grey is 4 miles southeast of Huntingdon, just off the A14. Parking is available in the village, with a few spaces at the house for those with mobility issues or difficulty finding parking.
- By train: Travel to Huntingdon on the Kings Cross-Peterborough line, then take a bus or taxi.
- By bus: Regular buses run between Huntingdon and Cambridge on the guided busway. Disembark at St Ives and take a taxi or walk approximately 2 miles to Hemingford Grey. Note: There are no local buses directly to Hemingford Grey.
For afternoon teas in the garden, contact Jenny Pilsbury, Cream of Teas. For group lunches or teas provided by the local WI, contact The Manor directly.
Historic Houses members visit the gardens for free. (House tours are not free for members – see ‘Opening Times’ for details).
Garden only: £6 adults, children free.
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BN
Just off the A14 on the Huntingdon side of St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
There are a few parking spaces at the house for anyone who has difficulty walking and anyone who has had difficulty finding a parking space in the village.
Train to Huntingdon. Guided bus to St Ives. Onward to Hemingford Grey by taxi or walking.
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