Opening Times
CASTLE
Open 30 April to 30 September | Sunday – Thursday | 11am – 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)
Thursday 30 April to Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Open 5 days a week, Sunday to Thursday
- Closed Friday and Saturday
Guided Tours
- The castle is open ‘free flow’ with two optional daily guided tours at 11.30am and 2pm
- Tours are included in the ticket price and can only be booked on arrival
- Please note that tour tickets are on a first – come – first – serve basis
PARK & GARDENS
Open 30 April to 30 September | Sunday – Thursday | 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Thursday 30 April to Wednesday 30 September
- Open 5 days a week, Sunday to Thursday
- Closed Friday & Saturday
- Open 10:00am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm)
SEASON TICKETS
On Sale Now!
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.
FARM SHOP
Located in the entrance courtyard
2026 Open Season: Tuesday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm
For Winter Opening Times, please visit the Farm Shop page
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- Located in the entrance courtyard
- Supporting local farms and stocking the finest locally sourced produce
- Fresh local ingredients including venison and game from the Grimsthorpe Estate
GROUP VISITS
Available May to September
We welcome group visits between May and September. With a fascinating history, beautiful gardens and a vast parkland, we aim to make your day a memorable one!
- Available in April, Monday to Friday
- Available May to September, Sunday to Thursday
- Minimum 15 people
- Can include Castle tours, Park tours, Garden tours and bespoke catering options
Please head to our Group Visits page or email visit@grimsthorpe.co.uk for more information.
Concessionary Tickets
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
If you have enjoyed a visit to Grimsthorpe you can help us by sending a review to Trip Advisor. Click on this link to go directly to our page on Trip Advisor. Your comments will help us to ensure that the work done here to maintain the estate can be enjoyed by others. The Castle, Park and Gardens are here for people to discover and enjoy and we are doing our best to ensure that it remains for future generations.
