Doddington Hall & Gardens
Lived in Elizabethan manor house with 6 acres of formal and kitchen gardens.
Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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EV charging options
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there is a range of facilities at Doddington. Please visit here.
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Built between 1595 and 1600 by Robert Smythson for Thomas Tailor, Registrar to the Bishop of Lincoln, Doddington Hall is now the much-loved family home of Claire and James Birch.
Never sold or cleared out since it was built, Doddington offers a rare and fascinating insight into family life across the centuries, alongside the challenges of caring for a historic estate in the 21st century.
Visitors can explore the Elizabethan Hall and six acres of gardens, as well as enjoy the award-winning Farm Shop, cafés and restaurant, Bike Shop, Home Store and Country Clothing Store.
Doddington is also a popular setting for weddings, exhibitions, outdoor theatre and seasonal events, with holiday cottages and en suite rooms available for short stays on the estate.
There is always something to discover, whether inside the Hall, in the gardens, at an event, along the estate walks, on the padel courts or out on the cycling trails.
Doddington is also looking to the future through Wilder Doddington, an ambitious 400-year nature recovery project. Created to bring more nature back to the estate, it is helping to revive ecosystems for the benefit of both people and wildlife, while creating new opportunities to connect with the natural world.
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.
Gardens only 2026: 4 February – 30 September, Wednesday – Sunday (open daily during Sculpture 25 July – 6 September plus daily opening 1-31 October). 10am-4pm with last entry at 3pm. Gardens only tickets are available on arrival at the Gatehouse.
Hall & Gardens 2026: 29 March to 27 September. Hall open Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. Gardens open Wednesday to Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays.
Hall by timed ticket 11am-4pm, includes free-flow access to the Gardens. Pre-book Hall tickets to guarantee your preferred time slot.
Gardens open 10am-4pm with last entry at 3pm. Gardens only tickets on arrival.
Historic Houses members visit for free during normal open days, choose ‘Historic Houses member – Timed Hall entry’ on the Doddington Hall booking page. Not valid during the Sculpture Exhibition, Christmas opening or special events.
Sculpture Exhibition – Open daily, 10am-4pm from 25 July until 6 September 2026, Historic Houses members receive 20% off full price garden entry.
Hall and Gardens
Adult: £13.50 | Child (4-16yrs): £6.75 | Family : £36
Gardens
Adult: £9.50 | Child (4-16yrs): £4.50 | Family: £22
Group visits are a speciality at Doddington; we pride ourselves on our personal service and the exclusive tours that we offer. Providing private guided tours for groups on days when the Hall and Gardens are closed to the general public.
Hall – The tour takes approximatley 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Garden – The tour takes approximatley 45 minutes (self guided option available).
Doddington offers school visits in an inspiring estate setting, where heritage, landscape and nature come together. Through Wilder Doddington, children and young people can explore a rich rewilding landscape of 1,900 acres, with sessions designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and deepen understanding of the natural world. Visits are tailored to the needs of each group and support a wide range of ages, abilities and areas of study.
Programmes are available for primary and secondary pupils, alongside alternative provision, higher education and research opportunities. With hands-on learning focused on biodiversity, conservation, ecology and landscape study, groups can make use of spaces including the Wilder Tipi, outdoor classroom and Wild House.
Get in touch to find out more by emailing or visiting our website.
Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there is a range of facilities at Doddington. Please visit here.
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
Getting here
Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU
Doddington Hall is situated on the outskirts of Lincoln, just five miles from the centre of the city.
Doddington Hall is five miles West of Lincoln on the B1190. It is signposted from the A46 Newark to Lincoln Road. It is also signposted from the A57 between the A1 and Lincoln.
The Georgie Twigg Track enables cyclists and pedestrians to make a safe, attractive and traffic free journey from Doddington to the centre of Lincoln via the Sustrans Cycle Path 64.
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Forthcoming events
Doddington Spring Bulb Pageant
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Doddington Then & Now – A Photographic History
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A Peek in the Pond at Wilder Doddington
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Wilder Wander at Doddington
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Wilder Doddington Safari
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Doddington Dawn Chorus Birdwatch
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Big 3 Wilder Safari
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Wilder Doddington Safari
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Wilder Doddington Safari
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Wilder Doddington Safari
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Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Doddington
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