Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

With buildings spanning from medieval times to the Victorian era and with landscapes ranging from parklands to coastline, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire has so much to offer. Plan your visit to the places we care for in these two counties in the Midlands.

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View of Belton House over the Mirror Pond in the Pleasure Gardens with daffodils

Place

Belton Estate

Generations of the Brownlow family made their mark on Belton. Today, Belton welcomes new generations to explore the ancient deer park, picnic in the pleasure grounds, or burn off energy in our largest outdoor adventure playground.

Place

Clumber Park

Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. Explore picturesque parkland and gardens, peaceful woodlands and a magnificent lake.

The front of the imposing workhouse building with a bright green hedge in front of it in the kitchen garden.

Place

The Workhouse & Infirmary

Atmospheric Georgian Workhouse and Victorian Infirmary

Bright yellow daffodils covering half the picture at the right, with the back of Gunby Hall with all its big windows and red brick walls in the background.

Place

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

A homely country house dated 1700 set in Victorian walled gardens at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds

A view of the Castle's red brick Great Tower on the left with a moat bridge and bare tree with brown branches in the foreground

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Tattershall Castle

Magnificent 15th century red brick castle - what wealth and power looks like

The exterior view of the west front of Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire. A light stone coloured building which was the ancestral home of Sir Isaac Newton.

Place

Woolsthorpe Manor

Isaac Newton changed the world here

Drone image of Sandilands ahead of conservation work beginning on the site

Place

Sandilands

A new haven for nature on Lincolnshire's wild coast

Place

Mr Straw's House

An Ordinary house, an extraordinary home

An impressive grey stone building surrounded by gardens, which include well maintained lawns and long established trees.

Place

Grantham House

Handsome town house, with architectural features from various eras and riverside walled garden

2 girls making bug hotels with natural materials

Family-friendly places to visit in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

A view between two flowering blossom trees down a sand coloured path towards a large Georgian house

Houses and buildings in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Family visitors at Clumber Park walk under a canopy of trees towards the Walled Kitchen Garden.

Walking in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

View from inside an Conservatory glasshouse, showing plants and a statue

Gardens and parks in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

A happy spaniel walking with its owner on the grass at at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Dog-friendly places in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

A person holding a reusable cup filled with coffe

Places to eat in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Visitors walking in the garden in spring at Belton Estate, Lincolnshire

Trail

Explore Belton

This circular walk at Belton Park passes key features of ancient woodland and the site of a deserted medieval village.

Trail

Stroll through Clumber

Stroll through woodland and agricultural land in some of the quieter parts of Clumber, then finish by the lakeside on a walk that's perfect for all seasons.

See all the walks near you

From the parkland, woods and lakeside views of Clumber Park to the ancient woodland around Belton House, discover where to go for the best walks in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

3 boys, a little girl and lady cycling in woodland

Activity

Run or cycle the many trails of Clumber

From lakeside runs to woodland rides, Clumber Park has 20 miles of trails for cyclists, runners and walkers to explore. Bridlepaths through the estate provide an opportunity to explore on horseback.

A blurred view of four people cycling on a path between trees at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.

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Sustainable travel in Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

Volunteer talking with visitors at Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire

Volunteering in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Interested in becoming a volunteer with the National Trust in Nottinghamshire or Lincolnshire? Discover more about helping to care for the special places we look after.

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Event

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

Belton Estate, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Enjoy a stunning display of images selected for the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition, outdoors in our gardens.

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parkrun

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

A weekly, free, friendly, timed 5k run. A friendly and welcoming event, parkrun is a great way to start the weekend and is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners alike.

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Deer Trail at Belton

Belton Estate, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Visit Belton and discover the resident deer that call Belton home on our Deer trail through the parkland.

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The Great Easter Mystery (Guess who for Grown ups!)

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

In a crazy game of Guess who for Grown ups, follow the trail, solve the riddles to collect the clues and come back to the Parsonage to arrest the guilty party and claim your Easter reward..

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Festival of Blossom

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Between 20 March and 20 May ask for a blanket at house tickets and take a 'blossom break' and 'blossom bathe' under a blossom tree in the garden.

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'Expressions' by Creative Lincs Co-op

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Join us from Friday 28 March - Thursday 24 April as we are delighted to welcome a new exhibition to Orchard Gallery called 'Expressions' by the Creative Lincs Co-op.

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Join the Green Team - Easter Family Trail at Clumber Park

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Come and join the Green Team and discover whether you are a gardener or ranger at Clumber Park. Join the Green Team is this year's Easter adventure at Clumber Park, with lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained.