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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Opening Times 2026

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens is currently closed and will reopen on 30 April 2026.

General Opening Hours

From 30 April to 30 September 2026, the estate is open Sunday to Thursday only. Friday and Saturday opening is not available.

Castle: 11am – 4pm (last entry 3:15pm)
Park and Gardens: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Adventure Playground: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)

Castle Guided Tours

Guided tours of the Castle are available during the open season (Sunday to Thursday). Two tours run daily at 11:30am and 1pm. If both tours reach capacity, an additional tour will be scheduled at 2:30pm.

Special Events and Exhibitions

Opening Day – Thursday 30 April 2026

The estate opens for the season with the debut of the Sir John Vanbrugh Exhibition, which will be available throughout the open season.

Bank Holiday Weekend – Sunday 4 May and Monday 5 May 2026

Extended opening hours for the Bank Holiday Weekend:

Castle: 10am – 4pm
Grounds: 10am – 5pm
Garden Trail: Running both days
The Grand Tour Exhibition (Robert G Mayston): Available during the weekend
Storytelling on the South Lawns: Monday 5 May only

Nature and Wellness Week – Sunday 3 May to Thursday 7 May 2026

A special week of programming during the opening period.

Permanent Exhibitions

The Lettering Arts Trust Exhibition is on permanent loan in the Old Walled Garden and is accessible during all Park and Gardens opening hours (Sunday to Thursday, 10am – 5pm, last entry 4:30pm).

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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