Stay with us this summer and enjoy a private tour of proprietor, Tim Hart’s favourite Lincolnshire stately home, Grimsthorpe Castle, the final masterpiece of Sir John Vanbrugh (Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard).

This 16th century estate was presented by Henry VIII as a wedding gift to William, 11th Lord Willoughby de Eresby and his Spanish bride, Maria de Salinas, lady-in-waiting and confidante of Henry’s Queen, Katherine of Aragon. The ownership of Grimsthorpe has remained in successive generations of the same family united under one ancient title, the Barony of Willoughby de Eresby.

Grimsthorpe have organised for your own private tour with one of their wonderful guides. 

Please let us know if you would like us to arrange transport to and from Grimsthorpe.

This special offer includes:
1 nights (double occupancy) at Hambleton Hall in a Standard bedroom including 3 course dinner and a full Hambleton breakfast.
Private tour of Grimsthorpe Castle (the tour takes about an hour and must be pre booked).

Price from £780 per couple

Private tours of the Castle are subject to availability, Sunday to Thursday, April to end September 2025, between 9.30am and 5.00pm and must be pre booked. Please note if booking between 11am and 3.30pm the Castle is open to the public.

Please enquire with the reception team by calling 01572 756991 or emailing  hotel@hambletonhall.com