Castles · East Midlands
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
In or near Bole.
Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the e
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central · 0.4 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gainsborough Castle, the nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN21 2HS. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the east bank of the River Trent, 18 miles (29 km) north-west of Lincoln, 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Scunthorpe, 20 miles south-east of Doncaster and 39 miles (63 km) east of Sheffield. It is sometimes claimed to be England's furthest-inland port.
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Official information
Gainsborough Heritage Centre is dedicated to preserving and promoting the local history of Gainsborough. Visitors can explore exhibitions that showcase the town's rich past and participate in various heritage activities. The centre also offers resources for family history research.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the east bank of the River Trent, 18 miles (29 km) north-west of Lincoln, 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Scunthorpe, 20 miles south-east of Doncaster and 39 miles (63 km) east of Sheffield. It is sometimes claimed to be England's furthest-inland port.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The house and grounds of Richmond Park, in the north of the town, opened as a public park in 1947; attractions include greenhouses, an aviary and a 600-year-old oak tree. Whitton Gardens on the Riverside opened in 1973. Gainsborough Model Railway Society features one of the largest model railways in ‘O’ gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. The model railway build commenced in 1953, covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators. Gainsborough Old Hall is over five hundred years old and one of the best preserved medieval manor houses in England. Gainsborough Town Hall, which was built in 1892, is now an…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.4016, -0.7732
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Gainsborough
- Postcode
- DN21 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Phone
- +44 1427 610526
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesday and Saturday 10am–4pm; last admission at 3pm
- Official site
- www.gainsboroughheritage.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Gainsborough Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.1 km
State Club
Theatres · 0.2 km
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Cinemas · 0.3 km
Gainsborough Old Hall
Stately homes · 0.4 km
Gainsborough Central railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.4 km
Elswitha Hall
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Grand Electric Theatre
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Morton
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Trinity Arts Centre
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gainsborough, Lincolnshire?
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 2HS), in the parish of Gainsborough.
- What is Gainsborough, Lincolnshire?
- Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the e
- How do I get to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN21 2HS.
- Is Gainsborough, Lincolnshire a protected site?
- Yes — Gainsborough, Lincolnshire is part of the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Gainsborough, Lincolnshire charge admission?
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 2HS.