Grimsthorpe Castle: A Mansion of Four Different Architectural Styles

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Facilities

Accessible loos
Accessible parking
Cafe / restaurant
EV charging options
Facilities for children
Free parking
Mostly wheelchair accessible
Parkland / open spaces
Pet friendly
Picnic area
Shop

Accessibility

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.

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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).

Opening Times

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.

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Regular Opening Hours

Season: 30th April – 30th September 2026 (Sunday to Thursday only; closed Friday and Saturday)

Castle

Open 11:00am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:15pm)

Park & Gardens

Open 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)

Adventure Playground

Open 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)

Castle Experiences

Guided Tours

Daily guided tours are available throughout the season at 11:30am and 1:00pm. An additional tour runs at 12:00pm on Sundays. If both regular tours reach capacity, an extra tour will be added at 2:30pm.

Audio Tour (Self-Guided)

Self-guided audio tours are available during all Castle opening hours.

Special Events & Occasions

Opening Weekend – Bank Holiday Weekend (Sunday 4th May & Monday 5th May)

The castle and grounds open for a special bank holiday weekend with extended programming:

Castle: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Grounds: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Garden Trail: Running both days
Exclusive Garden Tours: Available both days
The Grand Tour Exhibition (Robert G Mayston): Available both days
Storytelling in the Adventure Playground: Monday 5th May only

Thursday 25th June – Special Offer

Enjoy free Castle entry with a Park & Gardens ticket on this day only.

Group Visits

Group visits are available from May to September, Sunday to Thursday. Please contact the property for booking details and arrangements.

Admission

Park and Gardens:

Adult | £12.00

Child 3 – 16 | £7.00

Family (2 + 3) | £30.00

Under 3s | Free

Castle Park and Gardens:

Adult | £18.00

Child 3 – 16 | £9.00

Family (2 + 3) | £48.00

Under 3s | Free

Group Visits

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.

Accessibility

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.

Does our information need updating?

Let us know here

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.

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