Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
A homely country house dated 1700 set in Victorian walled gardens at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS
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Important notice
Opening times for 3 July 2024
Asset Opening time Hall 11:00 - 15:30 Car Park 10:00 - 16:00 Garden 10:00 - 16:00 Parkland 10:00 - 16:00 Tea-room 10:00 - 16:00 Last entry one hour before closing.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £11.00 £10.00 Child £5.50 £5.00 Family £27.50 £25.00 1 adult, up to 3 children £16.50 £15.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
There is a Second-hand bookshop in the courtyard.
Licenced for civil weddings
Car park
There is a 500 metre drive from the car park to the property entrance. There is a drop-off point for those who need it close to the entrance. There is a cycle rack located next to our visitor welcome building.
Tea room
There is a tea-room in the courtyard.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs welcome on short leads in the gardens and parkland.
Toilet
There are toilets available in the courtyard.
Gravel paths and some uneven surfaces in the gardens. Steps to get in to the house. Mobility scooter and wheelchair available for outdoor use, and walkers and wheelchair available for use in the house. 500 metre walk from car park to courtyard. Drop off point or closer parking to the gardens and house are available on request.
Accessible route and/or map
Induction loop
A portable induction loop is available for house tours on request.
Accessible toilet
Level access to food outlet
Braille (guide or menu)
Narrow corridors
Please be aware there are narrow corridors In the house.
Designated parking
Seating available
Drop-off point
Wheelchairs available
By road
On A158 off Gunby roundabout between Spilsby and Skegness. Signposted from A158. 13 miles east of Horncastle
Parking: Free, 500 yards from entrance
Sat Nav: PE23 5SS - please note that our entrance is an exit off the roundabout and not slightly beyond or before as some SatNav systems suggest.
On foot
Get off the bus a few stops early at either Candlesbury Royal Oak Pub or Burgh Old Signal Box. From here, it'll take approximately 25 minutes to walk to Gunby.
Plan your journey on foot at Good Journey
By train
There are direct trains to Skegness from: Boston (35 mins), Sleaford (60 mins), Grantham (85 mins) and Nottingham (2 hrs) with East Midlands.
There are direct trains Lincoln from: Gainsborough (25 mins), Newark (30 mins), Barnetby (35 mins), Doncaster (45 mins), Grimsby (55 mins), Sheffield (75 mins), Peterborough (80 mins) and Leicester (105 mins). Carefully follow the bus 56 Interconnect instructions. The bus station is beside the train station.
Plan your journey by train at Good Journey
By bus
By Bus from Lincoln and Skegness Bus 56 passes the entrance, but it is a request stop. Hop off at the layby at Gunby roundabout, 530 yards from the entrance.
By Bus from Mablethorpe Bus 96A runs a few times per day (none on Sundays). Buses leave from Mablethorpe (35 mins), Sutton on Sea (30 mins) and Alford (15 mins). Buses run from Spilsby (10 mins) in the other direction. Jump off at Gunby roundabout.
Plan your journey by bus at Good Journey
By bicycle
Car-free
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink when arriving by train, bus or bike, with a valid train or bus ticket or bike helmet.
Plan your car-free journey to Gunby at Good Journey
Planning your visit
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Planning your visit to Gunby Hall and Gardens
Plan your visit to Gunby Estate and Gardens in Lincolnshire. There is no need to pre-book your visit at the moment.
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Visiting Gunby with your dog
With over 1,500 acres of grounds, Gunby is the perfect place to bring your dog. Find out all you need to know about making your visit an enjoyable one. Gunby is a two pawprint rated place.
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Group visits to Gunby
Find out more about booking your group visit to Gunby and the information you need to help plan your trip.
Map of Gunby Hall and Gardens
Take a look at the map of Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens to help plan your visit.
Venue hire
Tie the knot with a wedding at Gunby...
Weddings at Gunby
From an intimate ceremony in the Music Room to photographs in the garden and a champagne reception in the Entrance Hall, Gunby provides a magical location for your special day.
Highlights
House
Gunby Hall is a homely country house built in 1700 for the Massingberd family, who lived here for more than 250 years.
Gardens
Eight acres of Victorian walled gardens with a kitchen garden, wildflower areas and wonderful borders bursting with colourful plants and flowers that change throughout the seasons.
Estate
1,500 acres of refreshing countryside that still represent a lowland farming estate where nature thrives, featuring lots of permissive paths for relaxing scenic walks.
Tea-room
Cosy tea-room located in the former laundry building with seating in the courtyard, serving sandwiches, snacks, hot/cold drinks and sweet treats.
Second-hand Bookshop
Located in the former joiners’ workshop, there are lots of good quality reads to discover in this well-stocked second-hand bookshop conveniently located in the courtyard.
Gallery
Orchard Gallery is a former squash court nestled in the gardens. It is the perfect setting for regularly changing art exhibitions which is included in your normal admission.
Things to see and do
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A family-friendly day out at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Entertain the whole family at Gunby this spring. Discover unique stories in the house, go on an adventure in the gardens and stop for a bite to eat in the tea-room.
![The music room at Gunby Hall showing chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace directly ahead. At the sides you can see old cupboards and on the right hand side there is light flowing through the clear sash windows.](http://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/gallery/website/national/regions/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/places/gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens/library/built-heritage-history-and-collections/music-room-in-gunby-hall.jpg?auto=webp&width=505&crop=16:9&dpr=2 2x)
Explore Gunby Hall
Explore Gunby Hall, which was home to the Massingberd family for over 250 years. The house features intimate living spaces filled with notable objects, artistic works, and homely décor.
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Explore the Gunby gardens
Discover eight acres of different garden ‘rooms’ with many different colours and textures to enjoy. Throughout each season there is something different to see.
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Explore the Gunby estate
Find out more about the 1,500 acres of the Gunby Estate. Take a walk to discover an ice house pond, remains of a lost village and find evidence of a demolished medieval moated manor.
Top trails
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Gunby Hall to Bratoft Manor walk
This linear trail takes in the historical lumps and bumps of the former Medieval village of Gunby.
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Monksthorpe Chapel walk
Explore old churches and Monksthorpe Chapel on this scenic walk around Gunby's estate, as well as plentiful birdlife and a disused railway line.
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Gunby ice house pond walk
Explore the wider estate and see what wildlife you can spot on this scenic walk to the renovated ice house pond at Gunby.
Places to stay
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Gunby Old Rectory
A classic Georgian rectory house with a fine regency-style interior to match.
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Orchard Cottage
Explore Gunby Hall and Gardens when you stay in this estate cottage set within its parklands.
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Whitegates Cottage
A gorgeous traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby estate with walks all around.
Upcoming events
Art in the Chapel - Exhibition
Art in the Chapel celebrate the beauty of Lincolnshire in this exciting new exhibition.
Gunby Social Walks - Wellbeing for Everyone
Come along on a Gunby Social Walk - Meet new people and have a chat. Dogs on leads welcome.
Summer of Play at Gunby
Discover a summer jam-packed with fun here at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens from Thursday 11 July to Sunday 8 September.
'Solace' an exhibition by Claire Carrington
From Friday 12 July - Thursday 8 August we welcome Claire Carrington's new art exhibition - ‘Solace’ Exploring the joys of nature through colour, light and texture.
National Garden Scheme Day
Join us on Saturday 27 July from 10 am - 4 pm, as we open the gardens for the National Garden Scheme. We'll have a riot of colour throughout the garden as well as over 20 local trade and craft stalls.
Festival of Archaeology at Gunby
Join us for a celebration of archaeology at Gunby as part of the nationwide Festival of Archaeology.
Beauty and the Beast - Open Air Theatre
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for a magical evening of a new production of Beauty and the Beast with Gunby as its backdrop. Bring a picnic to enjoy with your family and friends. The show starts at 7pm, gates open from 6pm.
Learn to play croquet
Learn to play the grand old game of croquet in the Gunby gardens with our friendly croquet player Glynis. Suitable for the whole family. Weather permitting.
About Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Nestled below the Lincolnshire wolds, this sweeping estate secludes a charming country house flanked by Victorian walled gardens.
Built in 1700 for the quietly influential Massingberd family, the house features intimate rooms with homely décor and artistic works by notable names.
Meander gardens with striking seasonal colour, creative borders, and picture-perfect lawns. Estate walks offer refreshing scenic views of the flatlands.
History
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History of Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
From a deserted medieval village to a charming red brick country house with Victorian extension, Gunby was home to the Massingberd family for over 250 years but the history of estate stretches back even further.
Art and collections
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Gunby Hall's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Gunby Hall on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
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Our response to National Grid's proposal to build a new transmission line from Grimsby to Walpole
The National Trust has shared concerns about National Grid's plans to build a new high-voltage electricty transmission line between Grimsby and Walpole.
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Our work at Gunby Hall and Gardens
Find out more about the work being done to protect and restore Gunby, inside and out.
Support us
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Volunteer opportunities at Gunby Hall and Gardens
Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Gunby and how you can join the team to play your part in looking after this homely country house and estate.