Author: Lucie VonCarthy

27 Oct

Posted at 12:03h in Latest News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1730032644291{background-color: #e2e2d3 !important;}" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] Please note that whilst the Farm Shop and Tea Trailer remain open over winter, the Castle, Park & Gardens are closed until spring 2025 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Grimsthorpe Castle Welcomes New Farm Shop in October 2024 As Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens' summer season comes to a close, we are thrilled to announce the opening of the Grimsthorpe Farm Shop...

25 Aug

Posted at 11:17h in Uncategorized

Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 September 2024   This year we will play host the the Nene Valley Rock Festival, a classic, progressive and blues rock festival featuring 56 bands across 3 stages. Music starts from 4pm on Thursday, and from 11am on Sunday. We will be open to the public as usual on Thursday and Sunday, and closed on Friday and Saturday as per our opening days. Please note that set up starts from Wednesday 28 August and there may be elements of the...

20 Aug

Posted at 17:57h in Latest News

Closed on Thursday 22 August due to high winds   Due to high winds forecast from the Met Office, Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens will be closed on Thursday 22 August. This is a full closure of the grounds, including the Castle, Gardens, Adventure Playground, Gift Shop, Tea Trailer and Parkland. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and assure you that this closure has been put in place for visitor and staff safety. We hope to be open as usual from Sunday 25 August following...

17 Mar

Posted at 17:20h in Latest News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]25 April 2024 Edit: As of today the Playground is now open. 4 April 2024 After reviewing our playground today, we are sad to announce that due to the ongoing bad weather, the playground will be closed until further notice. We hope to open as soon as the ground conditions improve. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. March/April 2024 Adventure Playground Closure Notice Due to persistent heavy rain and poor ground conditions, our Adventure Playground will remain closed...

22 Jan

Posted at 17:36h in Latest News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tree planting on Grimsthorpe Estate Tree surveys are crucial in monitoring the health of our woodlands and roadside trees. Ash dieback (Chalara Fraxinea) is becoming increasing prevalent across the UK, often forcing the removal of unstable and unsafe ash trees. Our dedicated Forestry Team have adapted to this challenge, and follow a comprehensive monitoring and restocking programme aimed at mitigating the impact on our woodland ecosystem. Recently the decision was made to remove around 50...

11 Oct

Posted at 15:53h in Latest News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]This doublet, probably the best surviving example of one with a peascod (padded) belly, is part of a co-ordinating ensemble with matching trunk hose. It is an incredibly rare costume dating from 1600-1605. It probably belonged to Robert Bertie, Lord Willoughby de Eresby and would have been an extremely expensive outfit worn at special court occasions – perhaps at the coronation of James I in 1603. It has just returned from conservation treatment by...

07 Sep

Posted at 16:17h in Latest News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Filming at Grimsthorpe Castle Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens will be closed for filming from Thursday 8th September until the end of the season (Thursday 29th September). We plan to reopen for October Half Term on Sunday 23rd October but we advise you to check the website and social media before travelling as the filming schedule may be subject to change.   Benefits of filming at Grimsthorpe The Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust exists to preserve the Castle for...

21 Jun

Posted at 16:25h in Gardens

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Roses are blooming throughout the gardens with the parterre hitting its best in June. As with all plants if something is grown in the same place for a long time the soil will eventually tire, and the plants will begin to suffer. This is the case with the rose parterre, and we are mid-way through a rejuvenation process where we are removing tired beds and replanting with new rose varieties which have better...

23 May

Posted at 13:47h in Gardens

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]A poem for May   "Now the bright morning-star, Day’s harbinger, Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her The flowery May, who from her green lap throws The yellow cowslip and the pale primrose. Hail, bounteous May, that dost inspire Mirth, and youth, and warm desire! Woods and groves are of thy dressing; Hill and dale doth boast thy blessing. Thus we salute thee with our early song, And welcome thee, and wish thee long."   -  John Milton, Song on a May Morning,...

08 Apr

Posted at 12:14h in Gardens

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]After what seems an age since we closed the gates last autumn, we are delighted to welcome you all back to Grimsthorpe to what we hope will be another enjoyable and floriferous year! April is a time for new beginnings, holidays, and changeable weather. After the shirt-sleeve warmth of March, April has arrived with a reminder that we are not to take the weather for granted as we have had numerous frosts with beautiful...