Name: Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS, UK

1-99 Years

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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.

Price starts from £6.60 for Adults(18 years and over), £3.30 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £9.90 for Family(1 Adult and up to 2 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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Host birthday parties: No

Features

House: Gunby Hall is a characterful country home, built in 1700 for the Massingberd family, who lived there for over 250 years - leaving behind a rich legacy of stories, charm, and timeless appeal.
Gardens: Wander through eight acres of Victorian walled gardens, where a thriving kitchen garden, pockets of wildflowers, and vibrant borders burst into colour with the changing seasons.
Estate: Explore 1,500 acres of peaceful countryside, part of a traditional lowland farming estate where nature flourishes. Meandering permissive paths invite you to enjoy gentle, scenic walks through this thriving landscape.
Second-hand Bookshop: Tucked away in the former joiners’ workshop, our well-stocked second-hand bookshop is full of quality reads waiting to be discovered - just a short stroll from the courtyard.
Gallery: Tucked among the gardens, the Orchard Gallery - once a squash court - now offers a light-filled, characterful space for a changing programme of art exhibitions.
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.
Family-friendly things to do at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens: Gunby Estate is the perfect place for families. With eight acres of Victorian walled gardens, sweeping lawns and beautiful flowers, there is an endless amount of family fun to be had and plenty for kids to explore.
Explore Gunby Hall: Explore Gunby Hall, which was home to the Massingberd family for over 250 years. Explore intimate living spaces filled with notable objects, artistic works, and homely décor.
Explore the Gunby gardens: Discover eight acres of different garden ‘rooms’ with many different colours and textures to enjoy. From sheltered walled corners to wildflower areas and sweeping lawns, the Gunby gardens offer something of interest throughout the year.
Explore the Gunby estate: With 1,500 acres on offer there is plenty to explore throughout the Gunby estate. Take a short walk to the ice house pond, or go further and explore the remnants of Gunby village. Nearby the village, you can discover evidence of the medieval moated manor where the Massingberd family once lived before Gunby Hall was constructed
Top trails: Gunby Hall to Bratoft Manor walk, Monksthorpe Chapel walk, Gunby ice house pond walk.

Facilities

Parking: Free, 500 yards from entrance.
Food & Drinks: There is a tea-room in the courtyard.
Toilet: There are toilets available in the courtyard.
Dogs allowed: Well-behaved dogs welcome on short leads in the gardens and parkland.

What to see

History of Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens: From the traces of a long-lost medieval village to a red-brick country house with the charm of a dolls’ house and a graceful Victorian extension, Gunby tells a story shaped over centuries. Home to the Massingberd family for more than 250 years, it was lovingly passed to the National Trust to be shared and explored by all.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens/history-of-gunby-hall

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Price Details

Gardens Only - Admission:

Adult (18+): £6.60 with Gift Aid, £6.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £3.30 with Gift Aid, £3.00 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £16.50 with Gift Aid, £15.00 without Gift Aid.
1 adult, 2 children: £9.90 with Gift Aid, £9.00 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £5.70.
Group (Child 5–17): £2.85.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Car Park: 10:00 - 15:00
Garden: 10:00 - 15:00
Parkland: 10:00 - 15:00
Tea-room: 10:00 - 15:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/gunby-estate-hall-and-gardens#place-opening-times

Address: Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS, UK

Post Code: PE23 5SS

Council: East Lindsey

County: Lincolnshire

By road: On A158 off Gunby roundabout between Spilsby and Skegness. Signposted from A158. 13 miles east of Horncastle.
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.
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.
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.
Cycling: Cycle parking is located next to the visitor reception building in the car park. Please ask if you'd like to use the tyre pump or need a puncture repair kit. Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens sits at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds on the A158 off the Gunby roundabout (Skegness 7.1 miles). Journey to Spilsby (5.5 miles away) Wainfleet All Saints (7.6 miles away) or Alford (9.0 miles away). Spilsby has been a market town since 1302 and was home to the Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin. Born in 1786, he is credited with discovering the Northwest Passage. Plan your route to Spilsby or Wainfleet by using the cycle streets journey planner via the by bicycle link below (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent by accuracy, but cannot be guaranteed.
Parking: Free, 500 yards from entrance.