Family-friendly things to do at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens
- Published:
- 07 May 2025
Gunby Estate is the perfect place for families. 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–4pm
- Free parking near the entrance
- 8 acres of gardens to explore, with seasonal colour and quiet corners
- Self-led family trails and space for little ones to play
- Dogs welcome on short leads in gardens and parkland
- Hall open with three floors of history and volunteer guides
- Tea-room in the old stables serving light lunches, cakes and drinks
- Second-hand bookshop next to the tea-room – perfect for a browse
- Sensory bags available to borrow – just ask when you arrive
- Baby changing facilities near the tea-room and courtyard toilets
- Wheelchair available to borrow (call ahead to reserve)
- Step-free routes and accessible parking available
- Access map provided on arrival or online
- Transfer buggy available to shuttle visitors who may find the walk along Lime Tree Avenue difficult – adapted to accommodate a wheelchair
- Check the website for seasonal events and updates before you travel
Roam the estate
While you are welcome to roam free in the garden, there are also a number of trails you can follow in the wider estate. The short walk to the Ice House Pond will take you past St Peter's Church and provide you with a lovely view of Gunby Hall in the distance on your return. A longer walk to the remains of Bratoft Manor takes in the historical lumps and bumps of the former medieval village of Gunby.
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