We loved roaming amongst the trees and around the grounds in an unspoit peaceful atmosphere,, and, as a gardener, I was interested in the kitchen garden, noting varieties being grown and the use of walls for fruit growing. In many ways Grimsthorpe appeals to the nostaligic side of my nature when the speed of life was not much quicker than... More

Plenty to see and do. We only went for a picnic but hired bikes which was great. Lots of cycle ways on the traffic free estate roads. More

With the sun shining and a trip out for my Mum's birthday, what could have been better than a short trip of 25 miles from her house and a wonderful day! Grimsthorpe Castle and gardens are so well maintained, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable, it really made the journey worthwhile, and my Mum hasnt stopped enthusing about the place... More

We visited Grimsthorpe Castle today and were quite bowled over at what it had to offer. The grounds are extensive, and it is nearing autumn, but even so the rose garden, kitchen garden, topiary and herbaceous border were impressive. We enjoyed strolling around the grounds although did not venture down to the lake. You an hire a bicycle which is... More

My wife and I visited Grimsthorpe Castle on a Monday in August. We had a grand afternoon out. We arrived about 1 in the afternoon, and were told by that the next guided tour was full, but that there were spaces on the one at 2 o'clock. And if we had brought a picnic, we could find plenty of places... More

Went to look at the antiques fair and found out that the gardens and grounds where included in the price what value for money massive play area for the kids the tea rooms where cheap enough I will look out for the antique fair next year More

Do NOT go the the antigues and collectables fair at Grimesthorpe Castle, theres only about 40 or at a big push 50 stalls, selling general tat, that is found on every carboot going, and £5 entry charge per person is disgusting for what is actually there. People please DONT fall for it! Its not worth your money. More

A really lovely place, the gardens were lovely and we will go back in the summer and hire bikes. The house was very interesting and the staff were very informative and superb with the five children (aged 6 to 11) that we had with us. Sometimes in similar places staff have just looked suspiciously at the children but not here... More

I don't often have a serious issue with the opinions expressed in Simon Jenkins excellent books on "England's thousand best churches/houses", but the interior of Grimsthorpe Castle was the exception. This is the most poorly lit, poorly presented house of its standing we have seen, and we are experienced visitors to "great houses". Everyone understands that excessive light (especially natural)... More