What’s On
Park & Gardens
28 March – 29 September
Explore the 3000-acre parkland, where you can discover a host of wildlife, a lake and medieval woodland. The Grade-I listed gardens are a delight in all seasons and lead to the Walled Garden where we showcase a contemporary exhibition from the Lettering Arts Trust.
Castle, Park & Gardens
28 March – 29 September
Discover a remarkable collection of art, furniture, sculpture and porcelain within the Grade-I listed Castle. Including one of the largest collections of royal thrones outside the Royal Palaces, acquired by the Willoughby family through the hereditary role of Lord Great Chamberlain.
Adventure Playground
Currently closed due to ground conditions
Children will have hours of fun exploring and playing in the Woodland Adventure Playground.
Conquer new heights on multiple climbing frames, test your balance on rope walks and feel the wind in your hair on the zip wire! Parents can join in the fun on the adult ‘trim trail’.
Blossom Art Competition
01 April to 12 May
Head down to The Walled Garden this month to enjoy the beauty of fruit tree blossom! Take photos and produce art to enter into our competition!
Enter your paintings before 12 May for the chance to have your Art displayed in the Castle and win a prize!
Storyteller
Sunday 28 April
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs. Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Army Benevolent Fund Tour & Talk
Wednesday 01 May
Enjoy the opportunity to have an exclusive garden tour with the Head Gardener and a private tour of the Castle with our Curator.
Followed by a talk by Guy Deacon CBE about his life with Parkinson’s.
Lettering Arts Trust Tour & Talk
Sunday 05 May
Join The Lettering Arts Trust for a talk and tour of the Art & Memory Collection held in our Walled Garden. This exhibition was launched in 2009 and ran for 7 months. The works are now permanently situated around the UK. More information to come.
May Bank Holiday
Monday 06 May
The Castle, Park & Gardens are open 10.30am to 5.30pm for a splendid Bank Holiday filled with family fun! Discover uninterrupted cycle and walking trails, take a tour around the Castle, explore the beautiful gardens and burn off energy in the Adventure Playground!
World Topiary Day
Sunday 14 May
Celebrating topiary and inspiring keen gardeners to adopt topiary’s style and structure within their own gardens. Our gardeners will be onsite throughout the day, engaging with visitors and answering questions. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Ultra Marathon
Saturday 25 / Sunday 26 May
A multi distance event of solo and team races. Expect a mix of estate roads, limestone tracks and grass trails. Spectators welcome on Saturday but the Castle and Gardens will be closed. £5 car park fee per car for spectators.
Open as usual on Sunday, Castle, Park & Gardens prices apply.
Half Term
Sunday 26 – Thursday 30 May
Bring the children during half term to enjoy the Adventure Playground, or set up on the lawns for the day with your picnic and a game of rounders.
The March Hare Tea Trailer will be open as well as our Gift Shop so you can take home a souvenir to commemorate your visit!
Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII
Friday 14 June
Outdoor Show on the lawns, 7pm. Refreshments available.
In the course of the ‘audience’, His Majesty will recount the events of his long reign; telling of his wives and children.
Followed by a lively Q&A!
St Peter's Singers Concert
Saturday 15 June
The Vanbrugh Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets including fizz and canapes!
Tickets via St Peter’s Singers website – coming soon!
The Sealed Knot
Sunday 16 June
Visit on Father’s Day for a hands-on approach to history! See The Sealed Knot in costume, ask questions and handle equipment. Learn about cookery, education, politics and battle strategies. Included in your Park & Gardens ticket.
Baston Car Show
Sunday 30 June
Entry today with a valid event ticket only
Live Promotions present Baston Car & Bike Show. A fun day out for all the family! Vehicles including vintage, classic, road, race, sports, customised, commercial and more! As well as traders, live music, entertainment, food & drink.
Military Lives Exhibition
Monday 1 July – Thursday 29 August
Military Lives – Grimsthorpe and it’s Warrior Heroes
- The Earl of Lindsey – a 17th-Century General
- Arnhem 80 – 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment, 1944
- The Household Cavalry Regiment – Contemporary Portraits by Ripley
The Malle Mile
Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 July
The British inappropriate motorcycle race and festival in motion! A non-stop celebration of the speed, music and art of motorcycle culture.
Please note the Castle, Park & Gardens will be closed to the public during this event.
The only access is with an event ticket bought below.
Storyteller
Tuesday 23 July
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long.
Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Festival of The Unexceptional
Saturday 27 July
If you own a truly unexceptional car from 1968 to 1998, this is the show for you!
Food and entertainment will be available throughout the day. Please visit the website below for further details and tickets. Please note this is a ticketed event and tickets sell out fast!
Storyteller
Tuesday 06 August
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Wind in the Willows
Thursday 08 August
Family friendly outdoor theatre!
Join Boxtree Productions on the riverbank this summer as they perform Kenneth Grahame’s beloved story. With hilarious comedy, magic and fantastic toe-tapping songs it will be an evening the whole family will enjoy.
The Sealed Knot
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August
The Sealed Knot is the oldest re-enactment society in the UK and brings history to life by staging events which offer a chance to experience at first hand the horrors of a nation at war with itself, as well as providing a glimpse of everyday life in those days.
ABBA Show ‘Björn Again’
Saturday 17 August
The fabulous Australian ABBA show will perform with the spectacular Grimsthorpe Castle as a backdrop!
Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy all the ABBA hits from ‘Waterloo’ to ‘Mamma Mia’ and the unforgettable ‘Dancing Queen’!
Storyteller
Tuesday 20 August
Join our resident Storyteller, in the Adventure Playground. Mark writes and creates his own stories, as well as adapting classic folk tales and songs.
Stories will be told at 11am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm and are approximately 40 minutes long. Included in your Park & Garden ticket.
Little Women
Thursday 22 August 7pm
Chapterhouse Theatre Company present outdoor theatre.
An uplifting and heartfelt tale of the March sisters’ journey into adulthood and all the trials and triumphs that come with it, Little Women features authentic costuming and a beautiful musical score.
Tudor Day
Sunday 25 August
Make sure you don’t miss King Henry VIIIs royal visit!
Meet and greet throughout the day.
Included in your day ticket.
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long
Friday 30 August
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema! Gates 6.45pm | Show 8.15pm
Singalong with The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen! Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair.
Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone
Saturday 31 August
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema! Gates 6.45pm | Show 8.15pm
Let us take you into the wizarding world of Harry Potter as he starts his adventures at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Bring a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair.
Pretty Woman
Sunday 01 September (PM)
Outdoor cinema bought to you by Adventure Cinema! Gates 6.45pm | Show 8.15pm
Pack a picnic to enjoy on a blanket or low backed chair and watch a classic movie under the stars, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.
Nene Valley Rock Festival
Thursday 05 to Sunday 08 September
Get ready for a rocking weekend as we play host to the Nene Valley Rock Fest, featuring 3 stages and 60 bands playing the best classic, progressive and blues rock!
Great tunes and good vibes with a festival atmosphere that’s bound to make your weekend unforgettable!
Lettering Arts Trust Tour & Talk
Sunday 15 September
Join The Lettering Arts Trust for a talk and tour of the Art & Memory Collection held in our Walled Garden. This exhibition was launched in 2009 and ran for 7 months. The works are now permanently situated around the UK. More information to come.
An Evening With Philip Gaches
Thursday 26 September (PM)
“The Evolution of Decorative Plasterwork in the Country House 1450 to 1900”
Philip has carried out conservation projects in some of the UKs finest buildings including Royal Palaces, Downing Street and Grimsthorpe Castle.
October Half Term
Sunday 20 to Sunday 27 October
Open October Half Term for spooktacular family fun!
Open Sunday to Sunday, closed Friday and Saturday.
More information coming soon!
