A family-friendly day out at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens

Bright yellow daffodils covering half the picture at the right, with the back of Gunby Hall with all its big windows and red brick walls in the background. — Find striking spring colours at Gunby, including a sea of golden daffodils. | © National Trust

There are lots of things for the whole family to do at Gunby Hall. Get competitive with some outdoor games on the lawn or join a trail, explore the garden to reconnect with nature or find a perfect picnic spot and relax.

Easter Adventures (23 March - 14 April)

Discover what's new in nature at Gunby this Easter. Follow the family-friendly trail around the garden and complete the spring-themed activities to claim your chocolate treat.

Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet and pencil, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Collect your chocolate egg prize at the end of the trail.

*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.

No pre-booking necessary. Normal admission charges apply.

Check more details here.

Get involved with some '50 things to do before you're 11¾'

There are lots of '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities you can tick off at Gunby. Here are a few recommendations to get you started:

No. 31 Make friends with a bug: You can find all sorts of creatures lurking at Gunby. You'll need to be prepared though: looking for bugs is fun, but you might need to be fast, and some creatures like centipedes and millipedes move quickly so you'll need to keep your eyes peeled like a real nature detective if you want to see them
No. 33 Go cloud watching: On a warm summer’s day, find a patch of grass, lie back and watch the clouds go by. With a little imagination you can create whole worlds from the shapes you see in the clouds. Do they resemble anything, like animals, trees or cartoon characters?
No. 44 Watch a bird: Birds can be shy or timid. You will need to be as quiet as a mouse while you keep a look out for our feathered friends. What birds will you see?

Three women and two children walk in the garden at Gunby Hall, Lincolnshire — Visitors in the garden at Gunby Hall | © National Trust Images/John Millar

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.

Family walk in the winter countryside | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Planning your family visit

Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens:

Unisex baby-changing facilities are available on request, please ask a member of the team
There are some areas in the garden with uneven cobbles and gravel paths
The tea-room in the courtyard serves sandwiches, snacks, hot/cold drinks and ice cream
Picnics are welcome throughout the garden and grounds