Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

With buildings spanning from medieval times to the Victorian era and with landscapes ranging from parklands to coastline, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire has so much to offer. Plan your visit to the places we care for in these two counties in the Midlands.

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The South Front of Belton House with blossom blooming in front of the house

Place

Belton Estate

Generations of the Brownlow family made their mark on Belton. Today, Belton welcomes new generations to explore the ancient deer park, picnic in the pleasure grounds, or burn off energy in our largest outdoor adventure playground.

Place

Clumber Park

Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. Explore picturesque parkland and gardens, peaceful woodlands and a magnificent lake.

The front of the imposing workhouse building with a bright green hedge in front of it in the kitchen garden.

Place

The Workhouse & Infirmary

Atmospheric Georgian Workhouse and Victorian Infirmary

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

Place

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

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

Isaac Newton's apple tree protected by willow fence in the garden with the farmhouse at the background at Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire.

Place

Woolsthorpe Manor

Isaac Newton changed the world here

Stunning image of Sandilands shows progress in March 2025

Place

Sandilands

A new haven for nature on Lincolnshire's wild coast

Place

Mr Straw's House

An Ordinary house, an extraordinary home

Grantham House offers an oasis of heritage and nature in the heart of town

Place

Grantham House

An urban oasis in the heart of Grantham with expansive lawns, walled garden and riverside meadow. Indoors you'll find a delightful café and well-stocked second-hand bookshop.

Lots of spring daffodils popping up at the front of Tattershall Castle, with the outer ward and a row of picnic benches just behind the daffodils

Place

Tattershall Castle

Magnificent 15th century red brick castle - what wealth and power looks like

Fun at the sand pit during Summer of Play

Family-friendly spots

View of Belton House over the Mirror Pond in the Pleasure Gardens with daffodils

Houses and buildings

Walks

View from inside an Conservatory glasshouse, showing plants and a statue

Gardens and parks

A happy spaniel walking with its owner on the grass at at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Visiting with your dog

A person holding a reusable cup filled with coffe

Places to eat

A parent and her child sitting down to play a giant Four in a Row game during the Summer of Play event at Belton Estate, Lincolnshire

Summer of Play events in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire

Family-friendly places in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Plan a fun-filled day with the family in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, enjoy long family walks, explore cycle trails, or join one of a variety of organised activities.

Visitors walking in the garden in spring at Belton Estate, Lincolnshire

Trail

Explore Belton

This circular walk at Belton Park passes key features of ancient woodland and the site of a deserted medieval village.

Trail

Stroll through Clumber

Stroll through woodland and agricultural land in some of the quieter parts of Clumber, then finish by the lakeside on a walk that's perfect for all seasons.

Family visitors at Clumber Park walk under a canopy of trees towards the Walled Kitchen Garden.

See all the walks near you

From the parkland, woods and lakeside views of Clumber Park to the ancient woodland around Belton House, discover where to go for the best walks in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.

3 boys, a little girl and lady cycling in woodland

Activity

Run or cycle the many trails of Clumber

From lakeside runs to woodland rides, Clumber Park has 20 miles of trails for cyclists, runners and walkers to explore. Bridlepaths through the estate provide an opportunity to explore on horseback.

A blurred view of four people cycling on a path between trees at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.

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Sustainable travel in Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire

There are a number of sustainable options for travelling to and from the places in our care in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot. Here’s a little more information that can help you plan your visit.

Volunteer talking with visitors at Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire

Volunteering in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Interested in becoming a volunteer with the National Trust in Nottinghamshire or Lincolnshire? Discover more about helping to care for the special places we look after.

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Event

parkrun

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

A weekly, free, friendly, timed 5k run. A friendly and welcoming event, parkrun is a great way to start the weekend and is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners alike.

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Clumber Park Great Big Tree Climbing

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Explore Clumber Park's beautiful Pleasure Grounds from the tree tops with The Great Big Tree Climbing Company.

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Deer Trail at Belton

Belton Estate, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Visit Belton and discover the resident deer that call Belton home on our Deer trail through the parkland.

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Summer of Play at Gunby

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby, Lincolnshire

Discover a summer jam-packed with fun here at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens from Thursday 10 July to Sunday 7 September. Sponsored by Starling Bank. Normal admission charges apply.

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Art in the Orchard - Bluestone Heath Art Group

Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens, Spilsby, Lincolnshire

An exciting exhibition by Lincolnshire's exciting Bluestone Heath Art Group. Friday 20 June - Thursday 17 July from 10 am - 4 pm daily.

Event

Workhouse Whodunit

The Workhouse and Infirmary, Southwell, Nottinghamshire

The Curious Case of a Workhouse Wrongdoing

Event

Paint the Gardens

Belton Estate, Grantham, Lincolnshire

From the youngest toddlers to the most mature seniors, and those with little painting experience to amateur and professional artists - come and paint the gardens at Belton!