Grimsthorpe Castle Park and Gardens

Lovely few hours spent in gardens and park. I walked 6 miles. Would be a great place for outdoor yoga. Adventure playground well equipped. Very well trimmed bushes! I sat outside and ate lunch from the cafe truck...made a new friend, Freya, she was very beautiful....and very hairy. Bought a few gifts from the farm shop.

Had a memorable sunny day with my friends. The guides in the castle were so friendly and informative as were the rest of the staff. The castle and gardens were beautiful. Pity it's now closed for winter would make a beautiful setting for Christmas. Will definitely visit again i

What a stunning, beautiful hidden gem of a Castle 🏰!!!! Beautiful grounds/gardens , outstanding views, absolutely wonderful grand castle, definitely worth every penny. Staff extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, so fabulous to see the garden's being tended by a team of grounds-people . Visited the farm shop too with a butcher selling a range of products. The coffee,snack food area fantastic, great coffee and we decided on sandwiches which were amazing ( freshly made ) could not fault anything.

Wow, what an interesting place to visit full of history. I recommend the tour as the staff are very helpful and friendly knowledgeable. Limited rooms to view, but the ones you see have so much history. I feel you need more than one day to visit as there are the gardens' lakes and many walks. Great for picnics. Small cafe varied choice of food and drinks. If you live in and around the area, buy season tickets as you can visit gardens and walks when the castle is closed. Check the times for when the castle is open. It's not open on Friday, Saturday. There are plenty of events going on during the summer months. Would highly recommend to others.

Attended Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional today on the castle grounds. Great event for youngtimers fans, plenty of rare car makes and models, loved and beautifully restored to proudly roam the streets. It's a huge event, so you really need a few hours to see all vehicles. There are food stalls, car parts and vehicles sale area, and game area for kids. Although the event is accessible I could not find any accessible toilets. On the entrance/exit there is a village shop opened, with some craft sweets, preserves, and quality meat - really worth visiting. Buy your tickets for next year in advance, as some of them were sold out on the day of the event.

Very welcoming. I go as a Historic Houses member living in Bourne for walks with my dog (on his 8 metre extending lead). You can walk (or cycle) the many hills around the lake and beyond of their huge estate. The gardens are lovely, although dogs are only allowed during certain times. The scenery is lovely, the many swans, cows, calves and Canada Geese are lovely. My dog loves poking the pheasants in the long grass and watching them fly off. The Castle itself has a lot of history and the guides are all too happy to answer all your questions. It’s filled with the many Coronation Thrones of past Monarchs, including Queen Victoria’s. The cafe is a barn with open doors filled with chairs and tables, a caravan outside serving food, drinks and ice cream. There is also a nice Farm Shop (bring cash.) Parking on site is free, with Disabled parking close to the pay area. The walks are all tarmac roads. Suitable for disability scooters. There is also croquet on the lawn to have a go at. Assistance Dogs welcome everywhere, including the house. See their own website for tickets and pricing. A highly recommended visit.

We only visited the Park & gardens, not the castle/house. All dog friendly on a Sunday, not during the week though apparently. Blue light card gives a £ off. Lovely grounds, with sweeping views to the lake and beyond. Cattle on the fields near the lake, but appeared friendly. Red kites flying overhead. Woodland walk, topiary and roses to smell. Small takeaway food trailer serving hot and cold snacks and drinks with seating available nearby. Plenty of free parking. Overall, it was a pleasant place to visit and walk around.

15min wait for going inside the house, mum couldn't stand for that long, so we didn't go in. Lovely walk around the gardens. Great views. Long queues for expensive refreshments. Dust blows into refreshment barn from gravel path. No water in the portable toilets, so cannot wash hands.