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Family-friendly things to do at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

A child enjoying a hug with a grown up
Gunby Hall | © John Millar

Gunby Estate is a wonderful place for families to spend time together. With eight acres of Victorian walled gardens, sweeping lawns and beautiful flowers, there is an endless amount of family fun to be had and plenty for kids to explore.

Planning your family visit

  • Open daily, 10am–3pm

  • Free parking close to the entrance

  • Eight acres of gardens to explore, full of seasonal colour and quiet corners

  • Self-led family trails and plenty of space for little ones to play

  • Dogs welcome on short leads in the gardens and parkland

  • The Hall open with three floors of history, brought to life by knowledgeable volunteer guides

  • Tea-room in the old stables serving light lunches, cakes and hot and cold drinks

  • Second-hand bookshop with a childrens selection of books

  • Sensory bags available to borrow, just ask the team when you arrive

  • Baby changing facilities in the courtyard

  • Wheelchair available to borrow (please call ahead to reserve)

  • Step-free routes and accessible parking available

  • Access map provided on arrival or online to help you plan your visit

  • Transfer buggy available to shuttle visitors along Lime Tree Avenue, adapted to accommodate wheelchairs

  • Before you travel, please check the website for seasonal events and the latest updates to help you make the most of your day.

Woman and boy in the garden at Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire
Explore the garden and reconnect with nature | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Take part in an Easter trail

Our Easter adventures run from Saturday 28 March to Monday 20 April 2026, between 10am and 4pm, with last entry at 3pm and costs £3.50 per person, so come and explore the gardens at Gunby Estate.

At the start of your Easter trail, pick up your activity pack to find information about your trail. Find and complete the 10 activities that are hiding along the way. Spot the difference, Guess the Easter sounds and Smelly welly bunnies are just some of the activities you can experience at Gunby this Easter. Finish the trail and collect your chocolate egg (both dairy and vegan and Free From options available).

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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.

A path in the gunby gardens showing lots of different coloured roses

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.

The music room at Gunby Hall showing chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace directly ahead. At the sides you can see old cupboards and on the right hand side there is light flowing through the clear sash windows.

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.

The long border at Gunby with a partition on the middle allowing for a pathway underneath an archway. Their is an apple cart full of apples in the middle of the path.

Take part in an Easter trail 

Join us for an Easter adventure at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens. Discover our family-friendly trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate egg at the end.

Children doing an activity trail

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