Willington Dovecote and Stables - Bedfordshire, UK - National Trust U.K. on Waymarking.com

These buildings are Tudor design and consist of a Dovecote and Stables on the old Manor farmyard. The Dovecote has 1500 nesting boxes inside and was built by John Gostwick in about 1543.

The Stables stand on the opposite side of the road and were built in about 1539.

There is a small car parking area and the village Church stands nearby.

The address of property, including Postcode.: Willington Dovecote and Stables, Willington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3QG The charges to visitors and opening hours.: Admission by written or telephone appointment with the Voluntary Custodian, Mrs J. Endersby, 21 Chapel Lane, Willington MK44 3QG. Tel. 01234 838278. Also open on the last Sun afternoon of the month (April–Sept inc.), 10–5. Last admission 30mins before closing Web page: [Web Link] References: http://www.ukattraction.com/east-of-england/willington-dovecote-and-stables.htm http://www.galaxy.bedfordshire.gov.uk/webingres/bedfordshire/vlib/0.digitised_resources/willington_dovecote_phot.htm National Trust member: yes Parking place (optional): Not Listed

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