Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

A homely country house dated 1700 set in Victorian walled gardens at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds

Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS

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The red-brick front of Gunby Hall with the manicured lawns in the foreground

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Opening times for 25 May 2026
Asset Opening time
Hall 11:00 - Last entry 14:50
Car Park 10:00 - 16:00
Garden 10:00 - 16:00
Parkland Dawn - Dusk
Tea-room 10:00 - 16:00
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.

Opening times for 25 May 2026
Asset	Opening time
Hall	11:00 - Last entry 14:50
Car Park	10:00 - 16:00
Garden	10:00 - 16:00
Parkland	Dawn - Dusk
Tea-room	10:00 - 16:00

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

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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.
Gunby access statement 2024
AccessAble
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
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By road
On A158 off Gunby roundabout between Spilsby and Skegness. Signposted from A158. 13 miles east of Horncastle
Parking: Free, 500 yards from entrance
Sat 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.
Plan your journey on foot at Good Journey
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.

Plan your journey by train at Good Journey
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.
Plan your journey by bus at Good Journey
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/
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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.

Plan your car-free journey to Gunby at Good Journey
Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS
01754890102
gunbyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

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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.

A winding path through colourful summer borders in Gunby’s Walled Garden, filled with yellow, pink and purple flowers.

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.

Dog on a lead at Nostell Priory in West Yorkshire

Group visits to Gunby

Find out more about booking your group visit to Gunby and the information you need to help plan your trip.

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Map of Gunby Hall and Gardens

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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.

Two volunteers at Gunby talking while sitting on a perching bench in the car park at Gunby. There is a smell shed and green countryside behind them.

Venue hire

Celebrate your special day at Gunby, where elegant gardens, historic charm and peaceful countryside create a beautiful setting to tie the knot.

Weddings at Gunby

From a heartfelt ceremony in the Music Room to garden photographs surrounded by seasonal colour, followed by a sparkling champagne reception in the Entrance Hall, Gunby offers a romantic and unforgettable setting for your special day.

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