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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · East Midlands

The Gainsborough Heritage Centre

In or near Bole.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Gainsborough Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

The sign of the Horse ^ Jockey - geograph.org.uk - 7900198

David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Central · 0.4 km
  • Paid entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Gainsborough Heritage Centre is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Gainsborough Heritage Centre is dedicated to preserving and promoting the local history of Gainsborough. Visitors can explore exhibitions that showcase the town's rich heritage and learn about its past through various displays and resources.

Protected designations

  • Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Gainsborough Heritage Centre is a museum located in the East Midlands, postcode DN21. It showcases the history and heritage of Gainsborough and the surrounding area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.4007, -0.7740
County
Lincolnshire
District
West Lindsey
Parish
Gainsborough
Postcode
DN21 2HS
Parliamentary constituency
Gainsborough
Phone
+44 1427 610526
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Central0.4 km
Opening
Tuesday and Saturday 10am–4pm; last admission at 3pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Gainsborough Heritage Centre?
The Gainsborough Heritage Centre is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 2HS), in the parish of Gainsborough.
What is The Gainsborough Heritage Centre?
The Gainsborough Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Gainsborough Heritage Centre?
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN21 2HS.
Is The Gainsborough Heritage Centre a protected site?
Yes — The Gainsborough Heritage Centre is part of the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to The Gainsborough Heritage Centre?
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 2HS.