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Grimsthorpe Castle and Park

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A major house, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, with a serpentine park and a Victorian garden. The Grimsthorpe Castle park was designed by Lancelot Brown (1771) and implemented by his patron, the Duke of Ancaster. The garden contains a knot garden, hedged rose gardens, a terrace with herbaceous and shrub borders. There is also a summerhouse designed by Vanbrugh.
Address - Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, PE10 0LY
Opening times - April to September. June to September: open Sunday to Thursday. April and May: open Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holiday Mondays. Open 11am to 6pm.
Admission - Adults £3.50
Website - Visit the Grimsthorpe Castle and Park website

Designers and Influences

This garden has been designed and influenced by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown

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  • almost 2 years ago PETE said

    there is an attractive garden with topiaries and an orchard area.

    The park is large and includes a lake. The park bus tour is excellent value.

    the castle is worth a look.

    (3.0/5)

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