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VISITOR INFORMATION
GUIDED TOURS
Postal Address: Gainsborough Old Hall Parnell St,
Gainsborough Lincolnshire UK DN21 2NB
Telephone: + [44] 01522 782040
Enquiries: + [44] 01522 782040
Map Reference: OS Map 121; ref sk 815895
Map Location: www.streetmap.co.uk
Bus Station: is located in Gainsborough Town Centre, 5 mins from
the Old Hall.
Car Parking please be careful to allow at least 2hrs for visit.
1hour parking within the precincts of the Old Hall, car parking on council
car parks. If you use Marshalls Yard - charges 50p for 2 hr car parking
Gainsborough has a Market on Tuesday and on a Saturday, when
it is busier than usual. Sunday parking is free on council car parks.
Train Access: Gainsborough Lea Road Station 1 mile from the Old
Hall - main station. On leaving this station turn left and proceed along
Lea Rd and Bridge St. 30 mins to Old Hall Gainsborough.
Central Station: 12mins from Old Hall [ infrequent]
Retford Station is main line North & South and Midlands and East
Coast. Change at Retford for Gainsborough/Lincoln line.
Cycle Route: see National Cycle Network www.sustrans.co.uk
Airports: Robin Hood, East Midlands, Humberside.
Facilities at Old Hall:
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SERVICES PROVIDED
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EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Schools are welcome at Gainsborough Old Hall. 8,166 came in 2005! We run a lively and exciting education programme, designed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum KS 1,2 and 3. The programme was developed through consultation between local teachers and our educational staff. Schools can book a morning activity session with our education demonstrators. This is based upon role play and practical activities and includes a banquet to celebrate Henry VIIIs visit to the Old Hall in 1541. Schools are then free to set their own programme for the afternoon.
Special schools are always welcome at the Old Hall. We are happy to arrange a meeting prior to your visit to discuss appropriate activities for your group, if you think it would be helpful.
However, we can offer alternative activities to groups or individuals who are unable to gain access to the first floor. Please let us know if this is the case when you book so that we can plan accordingly.
There is a disabled toilet, with chair lift provision for access.
School groups are limited to a maximum of 70 children per visit There must be at least one teacher/adult to every 6 children Please telephone to check current charges. Accompanying teachers/adults are free to a ratio of 1:6. Special need ancillaries are free.
Our education service is very popular and is therefore advisable to book a visit one year in advance to avoid disappointment
TOUR GUIDES
Visiting groups can also pre-book a Tour Guide, at no extra cost. For further details contact Administration on [44+] 01427 612669.
GROUP CATERING
We also cater for group visits during normal opening hours and for evening visits. Prior notice is always required for group bookings and catering requirements. Please telephone in the first instance on: [44+] 01427 612669. Download form.
Visitors are advised to wear warm clothing, especially during the months of October to May inclusive. There is no central heating in the Hall, and it can be very cold - especially in the evenings.
Contact: Telephone 01427 612669 or Fax 01427 612779
NOTES FOR GUIDANCE OF HIRERS - Download here (PDF document)
BOOKING FORMS FOR ROOM(S) HIRE AT GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL - Download here (PDF document - requires printing)
COACH DRIVERS - you may park down GLADSTONE ST for the purpose of dropping off passengers ONLY. Free parking for the duration of your stay is provided at WEST LINDSEY LEISURE CENTRE. See map for directions.