Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Nottinghamshire & LincolnshireA homely country house dated 1700 set in Victorian walled gardens at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS
M T W T F S S Open
Closed
Opening times for 13 November 2026
Asset Opening time Hall Closed Car Park 10:00 - 15:00 Garden 10:00 - 15:00 Parkland Dawn - Dusk Tea-room 10:00 - 15:00 Last entry to the hall is 40 minutes before closing to allow you plenty of time to enjoy your visit. The parkland remains accessible via the public rights of way entrances when the rest of the estate is closed.
Gardens Only
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.70 £7.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.90 £3.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £19.30 £17.50 Family (One Adult) and up to 3 children £11.60 £10.50 House and Gardens
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £13.20 £12.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £6.60 £6.00 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £33.00 £30.00 Family (One Adult) £19.80 £18.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
There is a Second-hand bookshop in the courtyard.
- Car park
There is a 500 metre drive from the car park to the property entrance. There is a drop-off point for those who need it close to the entrance. There is a cycle rack located next to our visitor welcome building.
- Cycle parking
Cycle parking is located outside visitor reception. Ask at visitor reception if you want to borrow a lock.
- Dogs allowed
Well-behaved dogs welcome on short leads in the gardens and parkland.
- Licensed for civil weddings
- Tea-room
There is a tea-room in the courtyard.
- Toilet
There are toilets available in the courtyard.
The gardens include gravel paths and some uneven ground, with steps leading into the house. Mobility scooters and a wheelchair are available for outdoor use, with walkers and an indoor wheelchair available inside. It’s a 500-metre walk from the car park to the courtyard, but a drop-off point and closer parking can be arranged on request.
- Accessible route and/or map
- Accessible toilet
- Braille (guide or menu)
- Designated parking
- Drop-off point
- Induction loop
A portable induction loop is available for house tours on request.
- Level access to food outlet
- Narrow corridors
Please be aware there are narrow corridors In the house.
- Seating available
- Wheelchairs available
- By road
- On A158 off Gunby roundabout between Spilsby and Skegness. Signposted from A158. 13 miles east of HorncastleParking: Free, 500 yards from entranceSat Nav: PE23 5SS - please note that our entrance is an exit off the roundabout and not slightly beyond or before as some SatNav systems suggest.
- On foot
Get off the bus a few stops early at either Candlesbury Royal Oak Pub or Burgh Old Signal Box. From here, it'll take approximately 25 minutes to walk to Gunby.
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- By train
There are direct trains to Skegness from: Boston (35 mins), Sleaford (60 mins), Grantham (85 mins) and Nottingham (2 hrs) with East Midlands.
There are direct trains Lincoln from: Gainsborough (25 mins), Newark (30 mins), Barnetby (35 mins), Doncaster (45 mins), Grimsby (55 mins), Sheffield (75 mins), Peterborough (80 mins) and Leicester (105 mins). Carefully follow the bus 56 Interconnect instructions. The bus station is beside the train station.
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- By bus
By Bus from Lincoln and Skegness Bus 56 passes the entrance, but it is a request stop. Hop off at the layby at Gunby roundabout, 530 yards from the entrance.
By Bus from Mablethorpe Bus 96A runs a few times per day (none on Sundays). Buses leave from Mablethorpe (35 mins), Sutton on Sea (30 mins) and Alford (15 mins). Buses run from Spilsby (10 mins) in the other direction. Jump off at Gunby roundabout.
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- Cycling
- Cycle parking is located next to the visitor reception building in the car park. Please ask if you'd like to use the tyre pump or need a puncture repair kit. Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens sits at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds on the A158 off the Gunby roundabout (Skegness 7.1 miles). Journey to Spilsby (5.5 miles away) Wainfleet All Saints (7.6 miles away) or Alford (9.0 miles away). Spilsby has been a market town since 1302 and was home to the Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin. Born in 1786, he is credited with discovering the Northwest Passage. Plan your route to Spilsby or Wainfleet by using the cycle streets journey planner via the by bicycle link below (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent by accuracy, but cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please do not ride on it). Local cycle and tandem hire is available from Wainfleet All Saints. Please view this website for details https://www.tandemjourneys.co.uk/
- Car-free
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink when arriving by train, bus or bike, with a valid train or bus ticket or bike helmet.
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Planning your visit
What's on at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Discover what’s on at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, from family trails and guided walks to exhibitions and seasonal events.
Visiting the gardens at Gunby
Explore eight acres of beautifully designed gardens, each filled with seasonal colour, scent and texture. From the first signs of spring to the rich tones of autumn, there’s always something new to discover at Gunby’s gardens.
Planning your visit to Gunby Hall and Gardens
Plan your visit to Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens in Lincolnshire, where peaceful gardens, rolling parkland and a welcoming historic house offer the perfect escape into nature and history.
Visiting Gunby with your dog
With over 1,500 acres of grounds, Gunby is the perfect place to bring your dog. Find out all you need to know about making your visit an enjoyable one. Gunby is a two pawprint rated place.
Group visits to Gunby
Find out more about booking your group visit to Gunby and the information you need to help plan your trip.
Map of Gunby Hall and Gardens
Take a look at the map of Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens to help plan your visit.
Volunteer with us
Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, work with the public or get up close and personal with the house, take a look at the volunteering opportunities currently available.
Highlights
House
Gunby Hall is a characterful country home, built in 1700 for the Massingberd family, who lived there for over 250 years - leaving behind a rich legacy of stories, charm, and timeless appeal.
Gardens
Wander through eight acres of Victorian walled gardens, where a thriving kitchen garden, pockets of wildflowers, and vibrant borders burst into colour with the changing seasons.
Estate
Explore 1,500 acres of peaceful countryside, part of a traditional lowland farming estate where nature flourishes. Meandering permissive paths invite you to enjoy gentle, scenic walks through this thriving landscape.
Tea-room
Cosy tea-room located in the former laundry building with seating in the courtyard, serving sandwiches, snacks, hot/cold drinks and sweet treats.
Second-hand Bookshop
Tucked away in the former joiners’ workshop, our well-stocked second-hand bookshop is full of quality reads waiting to be discovered - just a short stroll from the courtyard.
Gallery
Nestled among the gardens, the Orchard Gallery - once a squash court - now offers a light-filled, characterful space for a changing programme of art exhibitions.
Things to see and do
Christmas at Gunby Estate
From the end of November, Christmas returns to Gunby Estate, where visitors can step inside the Hall and discover Board Games and Baubles, this year's festive theme. Seasonal celebrations will continue throughout the estate, with local craft stalls in the Basement, beautifully wrapped mystery book bundles in the second-hand bookshop, and festive food and drink available in the café.
Family-friendly things to do at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Create special moments together at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens. Step inside the house to uncover stories from the past, spot hidden details and let imaginations wander through the rooms and collections. Outside, the gardens are yours to explore, with winding paths, colourful borders and open spaces perfect for little adventures and quiet moments alike. Whether you’re discovering nature, enjoying time together outdoors or pausing for a homemade treat in the tea-room, there’s something for all ages to enjoy at your own pace throughout the year.
Explore Gunby Hall
Explore Gunby Hall, which was home to the Massingberd family for over 250 years. The house features intimate living spaces filled with notable objects, artistic works, and homely décor.
Explore the Gunby gardens
Explore eight acres of beautifully designed gardens, each filled with seasonal colour, scent and texture. From the first signs of spring to the rich tones of autumn, there’s always something new to discover at Gunby’s gardens.
Explore the Gunby Estate
Explore 1,500 acres of the Gunby Estate and uncover layers of history hidden within the landscape. Follow walking routes through peaceful countryside to discover the Ice House Pond, traces of a lost village and the remains of a medieval moated manor once at the heart of the estate.
Top trails
Gunby Hall to Bratoft Manor walk
This linear trail takes in the historical lumps and bumps of the former Medieval village of Gunby.
Monksthorpe Chapel walk
Explore old churches and Monksthorpe Chapel on this scenic walk around Gunby's estate, as well as plentiful birdlife and a disused railway line.
Gunby ice house pond walk
Explore the wider estate and see what wildlife you can spot on this scenic walk to the renovated ice house pond at Gunby.
Places to stay
Orchard Cottage
A gardener's cottage in Gunby Hall's parkland.
Whitegates Cottage
A traditional thatched cottage in the Lincolnshire Wolds near Gunby Estate walks.
Upcoming events
Stranger Folk - The Folklore Mystery Journey
This Autumn/Winter discover a magical adventure inspired by the rich folklore of the British countryside.
Gunby Social Walks - Wellbeing for Everyone
Join Our Social Walk at Gunby. Come along for a relaxed stroll led by one of our friendly Gunby Volunteer Walk Leaders.
Christmas at Gunby 2026 - 'Board Games and Baubles'
Join us between Saturday 28 November through to Wednesday 23 December for Christmas.
Blue Monday Walk
**BOOKING ESSENTIAL** FREE EVENT Beat the January Blues at Gunby! Join us on Blue Monday – Monday 18 January 2027 for a refreshing 3-mile walk through the gardens to Bratoft Manor.
Cake and Snowdrop Walks
Join us for 'Cake and Snowdrop Walks Week' from 13 to 19 February. Enjoy a slice of cake and a hot drink (included in the price). Includes entrance to the garden. House entry is £5 for non members (payable on the day).
National Lottery Week
Explore for free with your National Lottery ticket at Gunby Hall between Saturday 13 and Friday 19 March.
Easter Adventures at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens on an Easter trail. The trail may be bought on the day.
Meditation and Sound Bath (including hot drink and cake) BOOKABLE EVENT
Join us for a further unique experience next summer. We’re bringing the healing sounds of crystal bowls into Orchard Gallery with some bookable sessions with the Emma, owner and therapist at The White Chakra.
About Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Tucked beneath the Lincolnshire Wolds, Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens is a peaceful country retreat. Built in 1700 for the Massingberd family, the house offers intimate rooms filled with character, treasured collections and stories of family life.
Outside, the Victorian walled garden bursts with seasonal colour, creative planting and sweeping lawns, while estate walks reveal big skies and far-reaching views across the flatlands.
Whether you’re here for history, horticulture or a breath of fresh air, Gunby is a place to slow down and explore.
Art and collections
Gunby Hall's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Gunby Hall on the National Trust Collections website.
Our work
Our response to National Grid's proposal to build a new transmission line from Grimsby to Walpole
The National Trust has shared concerns about National Grid's plans to build a new high-voltage electricty transmission line between Grimsby and Walpole.
Our work at Gunby Hall and Gardens
Find out more about the work being done to protect and restore Gunby, inside and out.
Support us
Volunteer opportunities at Gunby Hall and Gardens
Find out more about volunteering opportunities at Gunby and how you can join the team to play your part in looking after this homely country house and estate.
History
History of Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
From the remnants of a medieval village to a charming red-brick house with a Victorian flourish, Gunby was home to the Massingberd family for over 250 years—though the estate’s story stretches back even further.
