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Visit Gainsborough, with its wealth of heritage and things to do! 

Step back in time at Gainsborough Old Hall, uncover stories at the Gainsborough Heritage Centre , or explore quirky gems like the The Old Nick Police Museum  and Gainsborough Model Railway.

Take in live shows at Trinity Arts Centre, stroll along the riverside to the the Pilgrim Woman and follow our heritage trail to dive deeper into Gainsborough’s past.

Gainsborough is the ideal base to explore Lincolnshire

Explore further and head to the historic city of Lincoln with it’s fantastic Castle and Cathedral and famous ‘Steep Hill’. The Lincolnshire Wolds, Natural Landscape, is also just under an hours drive away with plenty of walking routesfun activities and days out. The Lincolnshire Coast also offers a great day out for all the family!

For more information on places to visit in Lincolnshire visit www.visitlincolnshire.com.

Please note that listings are ordered in an approximate distance away from Gainsborough Town Centre.

Green Spaces

Brightwater Gardens

Eight acres of beautiful gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland located at Saxby, Lincolnshire. Open by appointment only.

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Brightwater Gardens snowdrop walk
A building with gardens in the front

Bardney Manor Walled Gardens

Beautiful Grade 2 Listed Walled Gardens and Manor, set 11 miles from Lincoln. In the Village of Bardney. The Walled Gardens were one of the largest in the county in the 18th Century, with large Glasshouses and Orchids.

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