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<h1>The Manor, Hemingford Grey – historic house, gardens and group visits</h1>

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The Manor at Hemingford Grey, also known as Green Knowe, is an early
twelfth-century house made famous by author Lucy Boston, with an award-winning
garden of topiary, old roses, irises and herbaceous borders, welcoming
visitors and pre-booked group appointments.
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<h2>About The Manor, Hemingford Grey</h2>
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Built around 1130, The Manor in Hemingford Grey is one of the oldest
continuously inhabited houses in Britain. It became famous as
<em>Green Knowe</em> in Lucy Boston’s much-loved children’s books and
today visitors can experience both the historic house and the garden that
inspired the stories.
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<h2>Lucy Boston, Green Knowe and the patchwork collection</h2>
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Inside the house you can see Lucy Boston’s patchwork collection, which has
been shortlisted for the 2024 Historic Houses Award. The quilts, textiles
and interiors help bring the world of Green Knowe to life for literature
lovers, garden enthusiasts and heritage visitors.
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<h2>Gardens with topiary, roses and irises</h2>
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The Manor garden features sculpted topiary, old roses, award-winning irises
and deep herbaceous borders. It is a highlight in its own right and an
attractive stop for garden tours, coach parties and special interest groups.
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<h2>Opening times and admission</h2>
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<strong>Opening times:</strong> Daily, 11am to 5pm<br>
<strong>Admission – House and Garden:</strong> Adult £12, Child £5<br>
<strong>Admission – Garden only:</strong> Adult £6
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<h2>Group and house visits</h2>
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The house is open by appointment to individuals or groups. Group organisers,
coach operators and clubs can arrange bespoke visits that include a tour of
the house, time in the garden and opportunities to learn more about Lucy
Boston and Green Knowe.
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<h2>Location and contact details</h2>
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<strong>The Manor, Hemingford Grey</strong><br>
Norman Court, High Street, Hemingford Grey, PE28 9BN, United Kingdom<br>
Tel: 07984 875989<br>
Email:
<a href="mailto:diana_boston@hotmail.com">diana_boston@hotmail.com</a><br>
Website:
<a href="https://www.greenknowe.co.uk" rel="noopener">
www.greenknowe.co.uk
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<h2>Who this is ideal for</h2>
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<li>Group travel organisers planning literary or garden-themed days out</li>
<li>Coach parties touring Cambridgeshire and the Ouse Valley</li>
<li>Historic house and garden clubs</li>
<li>Visitors interested in Lucy Boston, Green Knowe and patchwork textiles</li>
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