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Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust is a registered charity that relies on charitable donations to keep the historic Grade – 1 listed castle and wider estate intact and preserved for future generations, as well as open it to the public. Each and every ticket bought helps us towards this cause. We look forward to welcoming you at Grimsthorpe.
Please note: the Castle, Park, Gardens and Adventure Play will reopen on the 30th April 2026. Book your tickets online or on arrival at the Ticket Hut
Booking a Season Ticket? Click here
Castle, Park and Gardens Tickets
Castle, Park & Gardens Open: 30 April – 30 September | Sunday – Thursday
Castle : 11am – 4pm (last entry 3:15pm)
Park & Gardens : 10am – 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Adventure Playground : 10am – 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Ticket includes entry into the Castle, Park, Gardens and Adventure Playground on the date booked. Please be aware of our opening times before booking. This ticket also includes an optional guided tour of the Castle at 11:30am and/or 1:00pm. Guided tours booked on arrival at the Ticket Hut and are first come – first served. An optional tour may be added at 2:30pm if all tours are full.
Adult | £18.00 Child 3 – 16 | £9.00 Family (2 + 3) | £48.00 Under 3s | Free
Park and Gardens Tickets
Castle, Park & Gardens Open: 30 April – 30 September | Sunday – Thursday
Park & Gardens : 10am – 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Adventure Playground : 10am – 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Ticket includes entry into the Park, Gardens and Adventure Playground on the date booked. Please be aware of our opening times before booking.
Adult | £12.00 Child 3 – 16 | £7.00 Family (2 + 3) | £30.00 Under 3s | Free
Additional Information
Historic Houses Members
We are members of Historic Houses Association, meaning members of Historic Houses are granted free entry into the Castle Park and Gardens on any public open day.
- Simply present your Historic Houses card at the Ticket Hut (no online booking required)
- Free entry only with a valid Historic House Membership card
RHS Members
We are an RHS partner garden, meaning visitors with an RHS membership can visit the Park and Gardens for free on certain dates:
- Valid in May, June and September ONLY on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Simply present your RHS card at the Ticket Hut (no online booking required)
- Free entry only with a valid RHS Membership card
- Please note: since we are an RHS Partner garden, free entry applies to the individual RHS member ONLY, and this does not extend to guests.
- Similarly, free entry only applies to the main member on a joint RHS membership card
Blue Light Card & Forces
- £2 off Adult Castle, Park and Gardens ticket
- £1 off Adult Park and Gardens ticket
- Tickets can only be bought on arrival, not online
- Discount only with a valid Blue Light Card
Heritage Xplore
- If you have bought your ticket using the Heritage Xplore website, please present your ticket at the Ticket Hut. No online booking is required through our wesbite
Season Tickets
Want to make the most of unlimited visits to Grimsthorpe this year?
Season Tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase to be used during our open season.
Buy a Season Ticket and enjoy unlimited access to the Castle, Park and Gardens on any standard public open day for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Adult £45 | Child (3-16 years) £20 | Family (2+3) £94
Buy your season ticket online or on arrival at the Ticket Hut. For more information, please follow the link below to our Season Ticket Page.
