May 15th 2024 – Grimsthorpe Castle, Gardens and Park Tour. The castle will be open especially for our visit.

In 1516 Grimsthorpe and its lands were presented by Henry VIII as a wedding gift to William 11th Lord of Willoughby de Eresby and his Spanish bride, Maria de Salanas, lady in waiting and confidante of Henry’s Queen Katherine of Aragon.

It now houses a remarkable collection of art and furnishings, and in addition boasts one of the largest collections of royal thrones and furnishings outside of the Royal  Palaces.  It is indeed a delightful mixture of Tudor and Baroque splendour!

The beautiful gardens consist of intricate parterres and box hedges, and includes a walled garden housing work from the Lettering Arts Trust.  The grounds themselves extend to almost 3000 acres, and red deer can frequently be seen roaming in the park.

The day will consist of:
Coach travel to Grimsthorpe Castle
Tea/coffee & biscuit on arrival
Private guided tour of castle
Free flow of gardens
Afternoon tea in ‘The Barn’
Guided coach tour of parkland with opportunities to disembark at various points.
Final tea/coffee break
Coach home

This event is SOLD OUT.