Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens
Mansion of four sides, each of different appearance reflecting the different architectural styles that have been employed here since the 13th century.
Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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EV charging options
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
We aim to make Grimsthorpe a great day out, regardless of disabilities or impairments.
– Accessible parking
– Accessible toilets
– Guide dogs welcome
– Buggy service available
For more accessibility information, please see our website. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any concerns about your visit.
Grimsthorpe Castle sits amongst rolling Lincolnshire countryside surrounded by gardens, extensive historic woodland and a 50-acre lake.
Enjoy the chance to soak up the atmosphere and ‘Spirit of Place’ in a Castle that has been home to the same family since 1516 and is filled with fine furniture, paintings and tapestries.
Explore the beautiful meandering gardens, including a rose garden, kitchen garden and walled garden. Discover the surrounding parkland and miles of traffic – free trails that provide a safe haven to spot wildlife and other hidden delights.
Families love our adventure playground, which you can find nestled in a tranquil woodland setting. Hours of fun await on the zip wire, challenging climbing trails and playful see saws.
Complete your visit with a delicious lunch from The March Hare Tea Trailer, and don’t leave without paying a visit to our Farm Shop (open Tuesday to Sunday).
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.
Opening Times
Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens is open from 30 April to 30 September 2026, Sunday to Thursday only. Closed Friday and Saturday.
Castle
The Castle is open 11am to 4pm (last entry 3:15pm) on all public open days.
Park & Gardens
The Park & Gardens are open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) on all public open days.
Adventure Playground
The Adventure Playground is open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) on all public open days.
Guided Tours & Audio Tours
Daily Guided Tours are available on all public open days. Tours depart at 11:30am and 1pm, with an additional tour at 12pm on Sundays. If both regular tours reach capacity, an additional tour will be added at 2:30pm. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can only be booked on arrival.
A self-guided Audio Tour is available during standard Castle opening hours (11am–4pm). The Audio Tour is also available on Heritage Open Day (15 September) when guided tours are not running.
Special Events & Exhibitions
Opening Weekend – Bank Holiday Weekend (4–5 May)
The Castle will be open 10am–4pm and the Grounds 10am–5pm. A Garden Trail will run both days, and Storytelling in the Adventure Playground will take place on Monday 5 May only. This weekend is now at full capacity — no further tickets are available.
Exhibition: Vanbrugh – The Rockstar of English Baroque
Running throughout the season (30 April – 30 September 2026) on all public open days.
Summer Nature Trail
Available from 21 July to 30 September 2026.
Heritage Open Day
Tuesday 15 September 2026.
Evening Prayer in the Chapel
Every Sunday until the end of September 2026 at 4pm.
Group Visits
Group visits are available May to September 2026 on all public open days (Sunday–Thursday). Advance booking is essential and subject to availability.
Optional add-on tours are available:
- Garden Tour – approximately 1.5 hours, by prior arrangement
- Park Tour – 1 hour, on public open days
Groups of 15 or more can visit on any open day between May and September by arrangement.
Advance booking is essential and subject to availability. Please email [email protected] for more details.
We aim to make Grimsthorpe a great day out, regardless of disabilities or impairments.
– Accessible parking
– Accessible toilets
– Guide dogs welcome
– Buggy service available
For more accessibility information, please see our website. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if you have any concerns about your visit.
Getting here
Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY
Grimsthorpe, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY
Around 8 miles, or a 10-15 minute drive from the A1 Colsterworth junction on the A151 road to Bourne.
Nearest train station: Grantham.
Grimsthorpe Castle announced as winner of the 2024 Historic Houses Collections Award, sponsored by Dreweatts.
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