Gainsborough Old Hall is a late-15th-century mansion in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, with a medieval Great Hall, domestic apartments and kitchen complex. For Gainsborough Old Hall tickets and visiting information, check English Heritage’s official pages before you go; advance online booking may offer a discount, and the Hall’s opening pattern varies by season.
- Location: Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB
- Typical opening pattern: Open Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday to Friday
- Ticket basics: Advance online bookings made by midnight the day before receive the advertised discount
- Time to allow: English Heritage gives an average visit length of 2 hours for groups
Where to check current ticket information
English Heritage provides current Gainsborough Old Hall admission and visit details. The Hall is at Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 2NB, and its general enquiries telephone number is 01427 677348.
Opening hours
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–16:00
- Monday to Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
For more context on what the site contains, the question of what to see at Gainsborough Old Hall is covered in a separate visitor guide. For practical planning, use English Heritage’s own pages for current ticket terms and opening information.
Opening days and seasonal changes
Gainsborough Old Hall’s opening days and hours change by season, so check English Heritage’s full opening-times page before you go. The Hall is generally open from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4.15pm; seasonal dates and exceptions affect those hours.
Opening patterns include daily access during much of the spring and summer period and weekend opening during parts of winter. Check the official site before you go for the dates and hours that apply to your visit.
Booking and admission basics
Booking online by midnight the day before your visit qualifies for the advertised 15% discount; tickets bought on the day, online or at the Hall, are full price. Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time during opening hours and stay for as long as you choose within those hours.
English Heritage members enter free. Members can book online, but should bring their membership card. English Heritage also allows visitors to join online or during a visit.
Organised groups of 15 or more paying visitors receive a 10% discount when payment is made in one transaction. Each group also gets free entry for one tour leader and one coach driver, who do not count toward the group total.
Group or trade visits are booked through English Heritage’s group ticketing and bookings portal, which requires registration or login. For group visits, payment on arrival is accepted by cash, credit or debit card, or Agency Voucher Scheme (AVS).
Allowing time for your visit
Allow around 2 hours as a guide to the average group visit, then use your opening-time window to pace the visit. The Hall’s medieval Great Hall, domestic apartments and medieval kitchen complex are among its highlights, and you can climb the tower for views over the town and River Trent. The tearoom is in the 15th-century parlour.
Access needs some planning: wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor, and stairs run throughout the Hall. The access information also notes uneven floors and spiral stairs.
A platform lift serves toilets below ground level; it can accommodate large wheelchairs but not large mobility scooters. Accessible toilets, handrails, resting points and bonded-gravel pathways are available. Pushchairs are permitted, though upper floors may be inaccessible by pushchair because they are reached by stairs.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout. Other dogs on leads are welcome in the café and shop areas. Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted.
How do you get to Gainsborough Old Hall from central Gainsborough?
The Hall is in Gainsborough town centre. From the White Hart Hotel, it is about a 5-minute walk or a 2-minute drive; the hotel is a hotel near Gainsborough Old Hall. English Heritage has a separate directions page for planning travel by car or public transport.
For coach groups, there is a designated drop-off at the site and free parking for pre-booked coaches at the local leisure centre. If you are arriving by car, practical advice on where to park for Gainsborough Old Hall can help with planning.
The Hall can also fit into a one-day walk around Gainsborough town centre.
FAQs
Do you need to book Gainsborough Old Hall tickets in advance?
Advance booking is not required by the ticket information, but booking online by midnight the day before qualifies for the advertised 15% discount. Same-day tickets are full price.
How long should you allow for a visit?
English Heritage gives an average visit length of 2 hours for groups. Tickets remain valid all day within opening hours, so you can spend a different length of time at the Hall.
Is Gainsborough Old Hall wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair access is limited to the ground floor. The Hall has stairs throughout, and its platform lift serves the toilets below ground level rather than the upper floors.
Can you bring a dog to Gainsborough Old Hall?
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout. Other dogs on leads are welcome in the café and shop areas.