Name: Gainsborough Old Hall
Rating: 5.0

Gainsborough Old Hall

Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 2NB, UK

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Gainsborough Old Hall is an imposing mansion largely built during the later 15th century. Developed into a fashionable Jacobean residence, the Hall subsequently fell on hard times. Parts of the hall served as a raucous theatre. Others were made into crammed tenements. It was even used as a pub.

In the mid-20th century, local volunteers raised funds to restore Gainsborough Old Hall. It remains a much-loved community hub to this day. There’s lots to see at Gainsborough today. Highlights include the magnificent medieval great hall, the domestic apartments and the finest medieval kitchen complex anywhere in England.

Price starts from £10.00 for Adults, £6.00 for Children(5-17 years) and £16.00 for Family (1 adult, up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Things to see and do at Gainsborough old Hall: Visiting Gainsborough Old Hall for the first time? Here’s a list of the highlights of the Hall to look out for, including the medieval kitchen, the magnificent Great Hall, the instagram-worthy views from the top of the tower, and the all-important café in the 15th-century parlour.
Explore the medieval kitchen: Explore the vast kitchen at Gainsborough Old Hall. Its high ceiling and hulking oak beams make it one of the best surviving examples from the medieval period.
Admire the Great Hall: Take a seat in the magnificent Great Hall, a place of entertainment, eating and politics. In the 15th and 16th centuries, important guests would have feasted with the lord and lady of the manor on dishes such as venison porridge with saffron, roast peacock and jellied fruit slices.
Climb the tower: Climb the old steps to the top of the tower at Gainsborough Old Hall, and you’ll be rewarded with fine views of Gainsborough town and across the river Trent to North Nottinghamshire.
Discover magical creatures: Looking for an adventure with your little ones? Uncover English folklore with our Folktale Creature Trails, where children can discover magical creatures from English myths and legends.
Gardens: Small flower beds around the hall and the herb garden are maintained by a team of gardening volunteers.

Facilities

Parking: No dedicated parking at site. Free parking (max 1 hour) on surrounding streets. Recommended longer-term parking (charged) at Riverside car park 100m away.
Food And Drink: There’s an onsite café serving locally sourced treats, teas, coffees and a variety of drinks.
Toilets: Separate male, female and disabled toilets are available, including baby changing facilities. The toilets are accessed by stairs or a platform lift.
Dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome. All dogs on leads are welcome in the café and shop areas.

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Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old Hall: Sun 5, 12 and 19 Oct and Sun 26, Thu 30, Friday 31 Oct and Sun 2 Nov 2025. Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire. Join our resident spooky aficionado Vicky (back by popular demand) as she leads you round the Hall in search of its ghosts. Eye-witness accounts and ghoulish tales from the Hall's past make for an atmospheric tour.
Halloween Craft Workshops at Gainsborough Old Hall: Date: Sat 25, Sun 26 and Thu 30 Oct 2025. Time: 10am - 2pm. Location: Gainsborough Old Hall. Join our volunteers at Gainsborough Old Hall Education room on Saturday 25, Sunday 26 and Thursday 30 October 2025 for free Halloween crafts during October half-term from 10am - 2pm.

For more upcoming events information please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/gainsborough-old-hall/events/

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Advance online tickets:

Adult: £10.00 With donation & £9.00 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £6.00 With donation & £5.40 Without donation.
Concession: £9.00 With donation & £8.10 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £26.00 With donation & £23.40 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £16.00 With donation & £14.40 Without donation.
Members: Free.

On the day tickets:

Adult: £12.00 With donation & £10.90 Without donation.
Child (5–17 years): £7.50 With donation & £6.80 Without donation.
Concession: £11.00 With donation & £10.00 Without donation.
Family (2 adults, up to 3 children): £31.50 With donation & £28.60 Without donation.
Family (1 adult, up to 3 children): £19.50 With donation & £17.70 Without donation.
Members: Free.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/gainsborough-old-hall/prices-and-opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open Daily: 10am - 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm)

Address: Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 2NB, UK

Post Code: DN21 2NB

Council: West Lindsey

County: Lincolnshire

Road Access: In Parnell Road, Gainsborough, 18 miles north-west of Lincoln.
Bus Access: Stagecoach operate services to Gainsborough bus station from surrounding areas. It is a short walk from there to the Old Hall.
Train Access: Gainsborough Central 1⁄2 mile, Gainsborough Lea Road 1 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Gainsborough Old Hall at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: No dedicated parking at site. Free parking (max 1 hour) on surrounding streets. Recommended longer-term parking (charged) at Riverside car park 100m away.