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

Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens is open from 30 April to 30 September, Sunday to Thursday only. The site is closed Friday and Saturday, and closed for winter outside these dates.

Castle

The Castle is open 11am to 4pm (last entry 3:15pm) during the regular season. Please note that on the Opening Weekend (4th–5th May), hours are extended to 10am to 4pm, and the site reaches full capacity with no further tickets available.

Park & Gardens

The Park & Gardens are open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) throughout the season.

Adventure Playground

The Adventure Playground is open 10am to 5pm (last entry 4:30pm) during the season.

Guided Experiences

Castle Guided Tours

Guided tours of the Castle are available daily during the open season (Sunday to Thursday). Tours depart at 11:30am and 1:00pm daily, with an additional tour at 12:00pm on Sundays. If both regular tours reach capacity, an additional tour will be added at 2:30pm. Tours can only be booked on arrival on a first-come, first-served basis.

Castle Audio Tour (Self-Guided)

A self-guided audio tour is available during the open season.

Special Events & Activities

Opening Weekend – Bank Holiday Weekend (4th–5th May)

The Opening Weekend features extended hours and special activities:

Castle: 10am–4pm
Grounds: 10am–5pm
Exclusive Garden Tours available both days
The Grand Tour Exhibition (Robert G Mayston) on display
Garden Trail running both days
March Hare Tea Trailer & Farm Shop open both days
Storytelling in the Adventure Playground on Monday 5th May only

May Half Term (24th–31st May)

The site is open Sunday to Thursday during May Half Term with extra events and activities scheduled.

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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