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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

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22 Jan

Posted at 17:36h in Latest News

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11 Oct

Posted at 15:53h in Latest News

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07 Sep

Posted at 16:17h in Latest News

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21 Apr

Posted at 13:15h in Latest News

As of 2021, cycle hire will no longer be available at Grimsthorpe. Our vast cycle and walking trails remain open, so you can bring your own bikes to ride in the park (park charges apply). Please see our opening times page for further details and to book tickets. ...

16 Mar

Posted at 11:29h in Latest News

Important information about your visit   Please note that our new visitor entrance and exit is located on the hill in Grimsthorpe Village. Please follow the brown tourism signs. Our new visitor car park is located on the right as you drive in, where you can park, and then walk to the ticket office. Our Coach House Tearoom, Gift Shop, and toilet block are closed this year due to an exciting refurbishment. We have a temporary tearoom situated in the Castle...

17 May

Posted at 09:50h in Latest News

The Lettering Arts Trust is dedicated to the fostering of an age old art. For centuries, human beings have felt the need to mark make. This urge continues today and we are thrilled to play a part in its future. We hope you too will enjoy it through this beautiful collection of exhibits on permanent loan here at Grimsthorpe in the Old Walled Garden. There is no additional charge to view the collection once you have purchased a park &...