Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
A homely country house dated 1700 set in Victorian walled gardens at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds
Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS
Opening times for 7 December 2023
Asset Opening time Hall 10:00 - 15:00 Car Park 10:00 - 15:00 Garden 10:00 - 15:00 Parkland 10:00 - 15:00 Tea-room 10:00 - 15:00 Last admission one hour before closing.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £9.90 £9.00 Child £5.00 £4.50 Family £24.80 £22.50 One Family Adult £14.90 £13.50 Group Adult £8.55 Group Child £4.27 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
There is a Second-hand bookshop in the courtyard.
Licenced for civil weddings
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.
Tea room
There is a tea-room in the courtyard.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs welcome on short leads in the gardens and parkland.
Toilet
There are toilets available in the courtyard.
Gravel paths and some uneven surfaces in the gardens. Steps to get in to the house. Mobility scooter and wheelchair available for outdoor use, and walkers and wheelchair available for use in the house. 500 metre walk from car park to courtyard. Drop off point or closer parking to the gardens and house are available on request.
Accessible route and/or map
Induction loop
A portable induction loop is available for house tours on request.
Accessible toilet
Level access to food outlet
Braille (guide or menu)
Narrow corridors
Please be aware there are narrow corridors In the house.
Designated parking
Seating available
Drop-off point
Wheelchairs available
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.
By train
Skegness 7½ miles
By bus
No.56 from Lincoln and Skegness. Layby at Gunby roundabout is a request stop. 530 yards walk to entrance
By bicycle
Planning your visit
Planning your visit to Gunby Hall and Gardens
Plan your visit to Gunby Estate and Gardens in Lincolnshire. Pre-booking your visit is now paused until 28 March 2024.
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.
Venue hire
Tie the knot with a wedding at Gunby...
Weddings at Gunby
From an intimate ceremony in the Music Room to photographs in the garden and a champagne reception in the Entrance Hall, Gunby provides a magical location for your special day.
Highlights
House
Gunby Hall is a homely country house built in 1700 for the Massingberd family, who lived here for more than 250 years.
Gardens
Eight acres of Victorian walled gardens with a kitchen garden, wildflower areas and wonderful borders bursting with colourful plants and flowers that change throughout the seasons.
Estate
1,500 acres of refreshing countryside that still represent a lowland farming estate where nature thrives, featuring lots of permissive paths for relaxing scenic walks.
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
Located in the former joiners’ workshop, there are lots of good quality reads to discover in this well-stocked second-hand bookshop conveniently located in the courtyard.
Gallery
Orchard Gallery is a former squash court nestled in the gardens. It is the perfect setting for regularly changing art exhibitions which is included in your normal admission.
Things to see and do
Christmas 2023 at Gunby (Saturday 2 - Saturday 23 December 2023)
Join us from Saturday 2 December - Saturday 23 December for Christmas. This Christmas we invite you enjoy 'Christmas at the Movies'. Each room will be seasonally decorated. Can you guess all the movies?
Christmas at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
From Saturday 2 - Saturday 23 December (10am - 3pm), experience 'Christmas at the Movies' here at Gunby. Each room will be seasonally decorated with some famously recognisable cinematic moments. Can you guess all the movies?
Family-friendly things to do at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Entertain the whole family this summer at Gunby. Discover unique stories in the house, go on an adventure in the colourful gardens and stop for a bite to eat in the tea-room.
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
Discover eight acres of different garden ‘rooms’ with many different colours and textures to enjoy. Throughout each season there is something different to see.
Explore the Gunby estate
Find out more about the 1,500 acres of the Gunby Estate. Take a walk to discover an ice house pond, remains of a lost village and find evidence of a demolished medieval moated manor.
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. We advise that you pre-book your visit to go on this walk. Go to the 'What's On' section to book your tickets.
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
Gunby Old Rectory
A classic Georgian rectory house with a fine regency-style interior to match.
Orchard Cottage
Explore Gunby Hall and Gardens when you stay in this estate cottage set within its parklands.
Whitegates Cottage
A gorgeous traditional thatched cottage on the Gunby estate with walks all around.
Upcoming events
Christmas at Gunby 2023
Join us between Saturday 2 December through to Saturday 23 December for Christmas. This Christmas we invite you enjoy 'Christmas at the Movies'. Each room will be seasonally decorated. Can you guess all the movies?
Behind the Scenes on the Winter Clean at Gunby
Spend time with the House team to see the conservation work they usually do while the House is closed to free flow visitors. Includes a hot drink and a tasty slice of cake from the tea-room.
'Blue Monday' Social Walk
Shake off the January gloom and come along to Gunby on 'Blue Monday'. Join on a social walk around the garden. The walk will be lead by one of the garden tour volunteers, so plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
Gunby Social Walks - Wellbeing for Everyone
Come along on a Gunby Social Walk - Meet new people and have a chat. Dogs on leads welcome.
Half-Term Activity Trail
This Half-Term come along and have fun and experience a range of activities on the Trail. Trail Cost £2. The trail runs from 10-18 February.
Cake and Snowdrop Walks
Join us for 'Cake and Snowdrop Walks Week' from 10 to 16 February. Enjoy a nice slice of cake and a hot drink (included in the price)
'Harbingers of Spring' Concert - Friday 16 February - 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Enjoy an evening of beautiful evening of music in the panelled music room. Refreshments included.
World Book Days
Join us between Thursday 7 March through to Sunday 10 March to celebrate World Book Day. More Information to follow soon.
About Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
Nestled below the Lincolnshire wolds, this sweeping estate secludes a charming country house flanked by Victorian walled gardens.
Built in 1700 for the quietly influential Massingberd family, the house features intimate rooms with homely décor and artistic works by notable names.
Meander gardens with striking seasonal colour, creative borders, and picture-perfect lawns. Estate walks offer refreshing scenic views of the flatlands.
History
History of Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
From a deserted medieval village to a charming red brick country house with Victorian extension, Gunby was home to the Massingberd family for over 250 years but the history of estate stretches back even further.
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 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.