The Manor

Travel by boat along the river Great Ouse, where Oscar, Ida and Ping had such adventures, from St Ives to the Manor. Enjoy a #GuidedTour of the house and time in the #GreenKnowe #Garden before returning by boat to St Ives. greenknowe.co.uk/events-list/

Every #GuidedTour of the house includes a viewing of a large collection of #LucyMBoston's celebrated #Patchworks Photos by Julia Hedgecoe greenknowe.co.uk/patchworks/

Chosen for the cover of the Handbook of Roses, Bathsheba (Auschimbley) is a climbing rose defined by warmth and balance. Bring warmth and depth to a wall or archway with its rich floral myrrh fragrance, layered with hints of honey and Tea. #DavidAustinRoses #EnglishRoses

In praise of clear skies and a touch of sunshine! The Poet’s Wife, Mrs Oakley Fisher, Francesca, Golden Celebration. Have a good day everyone, take care. #roses #GardeningX

@GWmag greenknowe.co.uk

What signs of spring have you spotted in your garden? Share a photo below, and we'll share a few of our favourites next week!

One of our team has been going through old school books and found this acrostic she wrote aged 8 years about the great flood of St Ives in 1947. The flood water came right up to the doorstep without entering the house, and inspired Tolly's arrival in 'The Children of #GreenKnowe'

The #GreenKnowe #Garden is open daily from 11.00 am Photos by Kate Boston, Feb 2026 greenknowe.co.uk

@Unpodimu We're so glad. It's a very special place ...

@GreenKnoweManor It's been quite a while since I made two memorable visits to The Manor but they live vividly in my memory, such wonderful experiences.

#LucyMBoston was living on King's Parade in 1939 when she heard that a house in Hemingford Grey was for sale ... greenknowe.co.uk

The #GreenKnowe #Garden is open daily from 11.00 am Photos by Kate Boston, Feb 2026 greenknowe.co.uk

@GWmag Spring is on its way here at #GreenKnowe too! greenknowe.co.uk

What's looking lovely in your garden this February? Share a picture below and we'll repost a few of our favourites next week!

There are a few tickets left for #GhostStories by Candlelight on Thursday 26th February. Please email diana_boston@hotmail.com or call 01480 463134 to book. greenknowe.co.uk/events/ghost-s…

Winter pruning made easy! ✂️🌳 Prune now for healthier, more productive plants. Here’s your winter pruning checklist: bit.ly/42yGykG Tip: Prune while plants are dormant for strong growth and plenty of blooms next year.

Good spot!

Happy new year to all of you from all of us at #GreenKnowe

@SmithiesSusan Yes, you're right! A precious moment in the book and the TV adaptation :)

@GreenKnoweManor I loved that so much! Am I right in remembering St Christopher coming to life and walking?

Alan Spalding, Production Designer on the 1986 BBC adaptation of #LucyMBoston's 'The Children of #GreenKnowe' has kindly shared some precious behind the scenes photographs. Head over to our Facebook page (Green Knowe at the Manor) to take a look! greenknowe.co.uk

This painting by William Fraser Garden shows the house much as it looked when #LucyMBoston first saw it, so she had no idea of its true age. greenknowe.co.uk

Happy Birthday 🥳 to the author of The Children of Green Knowe series. Really gorgeous books. Read them all to my kids as they grew up and we visited and explored the amazing real world house. #BooksForKids