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Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NB
Tel: +44 (0)1427 612669 Fax: +44 (0)1427 612779
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/gainsborougholdhall
For enquiries please contact the Customer Service Centre.
Tel: +44 (0)1522 782040
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Tea Room
Visit the “Tastes of
Lincolnshire” tea room for
drinks and snacks made with
the freshest of locally
sourced produce.
Gift Shop
Gainsborough Old Hall has its
own unique retail experience,
where you will find a souvenir
of your visit, or a special gift.
Guided Tours
To enhance your visit, ask for a
FREE audio guide. Guided
tours can be arranged for
pre-booked groups on request.
Events and Exhibitions
We have an exciting
programme of events and
exhibitions throughout the year.
See separate leaflet, phone for
details, or visit our website.
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Opening Hours
1st March to 31st October 2009
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday. 11am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
1st November 2009 to 28th February 2010
10am – 4pm Monday to Friday. 11am – 4pm Saturday. Closed Sunday.
Closed for two weeks from 21st December 2009.
For major events the site will be open 10am – 5pm*.
An additional charge may be applied, please phone for further details.
*See our events leaflet.
Opening hours correct at time of printing, please call to confirm.
Admission charged – call for information.
Last admission is 30 minutes before closure every day.
Sorry no dogs except assistance dogs.
This leaflet is also available in PDF format on our website. If you or
someone you know would like a copy of this leaflet in an alternative
format, or a different language, contact the Customer Service Centre.
Follow in the footsteps
of historic royal visitors
VISIT
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Gainsborough Old Hall is truly one of the hidden gems of
Lincolnshire. Over five hundred years old, it is one of the
best preserved timber framed manor houses in the UK.
The impoverished Burgh family sold their home in 1596 to
William Hickman, a London merchant. Although a number
of “home improvements” have been made over the years,
it remains a “textbook of medieval architecture”.
(Simon Jenkins in “England’s Thousand Best Houses”).
From the vast arched roof of the Great Hall, to the
magnificent medieval kitchen, the Old Hall provides a
fascinating insight into life in days gone by.
The Pilgrim Fathers worshipped within its walls before
setting off to America in search of religious freedom.
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, also preached
here to the townsfolk who gathered in the Great Hall.
Louvre Room
Welcome to Gainsborough Old Hall
Medieval Manor House.
Demonstrations
Working Life
Carved Stonework
Incredible Detail
Timber Framed
Take a step back in time
Group bookings
There are special discount rates available for pre-booked
groups. Evening openings, refreshments and guided tours can
also be arranged.
School bookings
Gainsborough Old Hall is renowned for its education
programme and holds the Sandford Award for Heritage
Education. Support material is available. Telephone
(01427) 612669 for bookings and further information.
Access
The entire ground floor is accessible for wheelchair users.
There is a toilet suitable for disabled visitors and we provide
baby changing facilities. Our reception desk has an
induction loop.
Follow in the footsteps of Richard III, Henry VIII, the Pilgrim Fathers and John Wesley