Grantham House
Nottinghamshire & LincolnshireAn 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.
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SS
Important notice
Opening times for 16 September 2025
Asset Opening time House 10:00 - 17:00 Garden 10:00 - 17:00 Entry to Grantham House is FREE for all visitors. Please note that only the ground floor of the house is open to visitors, consisting of the two café rooms, second-hand bookshop, and toilets. On Saturday 20 September, entry will be £3 as a special Artisan Brocante Autumn Fair will be taking place on that day. Find out more on our Events page.
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Grantham House has a variety of rooms available for hire. Please email grantham@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.
- Bookshop
Grantham House has a second-hand bookshop, offering the opportunity to peruse and pick up your next read.
- Café
The café, within Grantham House itself, serves hot and cold refreshments, sandwiches, snacks and cakes and offers indoor and outdoor seating.
- Dogs allowed
Dogs on short leads are welcome on the ground floor of the house including the café and in the gardens.
- Toilet
There is a visitor toilet within the house on the ground floor.
The Grantham House team are available at the information point to support you with your visit. There is level access on the ground floor of the house only, this will include access to the accessible toilet when it opens soon, with a mixture of flag stone and carpeted flooring throughout. Visitor toilet has stepped access. Some uneven surfaces with gravelled pathways and grassland in the gardens.
- Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, next to the Dining Room.
- Designated parking
Very limited accessible parking is available for visitors next to entrance courtyard which must be booked in advance. Please contact Grantham House team in advance to reserve your accessible parking space.
- Level access to food outlet
- Level access to shop
- Seating available
Seating available and accessible picnic benches in the gardens.
- Steps/uneven terrain
The grounds at Grantham House, due to its historic setting, can be uneven. Step free routes with gravelled pathways around the house and the Walled Garden, and uneven grass terrain that is seasonally muddy. Steady gradient throughout the gardens, leading upwards from the River Witham to the house.
- Wheelchairs available
Pre-book a wheelchair for your visit by calling Grantham House.
- By road
- Located just off the A607, on Castlegate. Exit the A1 at Gonerby Moor and follow B1174 to Castlegate. If travelling from Nottingham A52, join the A607 and follow the A607/ B1174, turning right onto Castlegate. Grantham House is on the left-hand side.Parking: There is no visitor parking available at Grantham House. Ample parking available in Grantham, not National Trust (there is a charge, including members). Limited accessible parking on site close to the entrance courtyard. There is no visitor parking on Castlegate.
- By train
- The nearest railway station is Grantham (1 mile away), a 20-minute walk from Grantham House. There are direct trains to Grantham from: Peterborough, Nottingham and Doncaster (about 30 mins), Leeds and London Kings Cross (about 60 mins).
- By bus
- Regular buses, passing close to Grantham train station, every day. Nearest bus stops to site are located at Grantham, The Kings School or Grantham, Vine Street; 0.2 miles and 5-minute walks from Grantham House.
- Cycling
- Cycle parking is available in the entrance courtyard, close to the house Plan your route to Grantham House using the CycleStreets journey planner via the by bicycle link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it).
Planning your visit
Visiting the gardens at Grantham House
The gardens at Grantham House are a true oasis of nature in the heart of town. Unwind amidst the beauty of seasonal blooms in the walled garden, enjoy a peaceful shaded stroll through the woodland and take time out to play games with the family in the lower meadow.
Highlights
Garden
The five-acre garden, complete with its own walled garden, provides an opportunity to slow down and take time out. Set in the midst of an historic market town, it's a real oasis of greenery.
Eating
The café within Grantham House itself, serves hot and cold refreshments, sandwiches, snacks and cakes.
Shopping
Grantham House has a second-hand bookshop, offering the opportunity to peruse and pick up your next read.
House
This 14th century town house has bookable rooms for hire. For more information enquire on site, or contact grantham@nationaltrust.org.uk
Spotlight events
Artisan Brocante Autumn Fair
Browse 30 vintage and artisan stalls in the beautiful grounds of Grantham House. Come along and enjoy the garden party! Entry to Grantham House will be £3 during this event.
Upcoming events
Garden Tours at Grantham House
Join one of our knowledgeable Garden Volunteers for a detailed exploration of the beautiful gardens at Grantham House.
Photography Workshops - Get Off Auto
Perfect for those 'point and shooters' who want to learn to use their digital camera in a half day workshop.
Artisan Brocante Autumn Fair
Browse 30 vintage and artisan stalls in the beautiful grounds of Grantham House.
Heritage Open Day Garden Tours
For Heritage Open Day, join one of our knowledgeable Garden Volunteers for a detailed exploration of the beautiful gardens at Grantham House.
Heritage Open Day House Tours
Explore the story of Grantham House from 1450 to the present day as you venture into rooms normally off limits to the public.
Yoga at Grantham House
Enjoy a gentle vinyasa flow class in the beautiful surroundings of Grantham House.
Grantham Historical Walk
Join one of our knowledgeable Walk Leaders on a circular historical walk around Grantham.
Photography Workshops - Beyond Auto
Step up a level and learn creative techniques that make your photos pop.
About Grantham House
Grantham House hides in plain sight, offering a rural retreat set in a bustling market town. The urban landscape has grown up around its boundaries, surrounding this hidden gem in the noise, sights and smells of urban life. Stepping through the green wooden gates immediately transports you back to its original rural oasis - enjoy a mindful escape from the modern world, a chance to slow down, refresh the mind and let nature in.