English Heritage

Gainsborough Old Hall is a building that reflects over five hundred years of history in its walls. From paupers to princes the history of an English market town can be read through the sites development.

Consistently at the heart of the town of Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, the hall has developed and evolved in reflection with the town over many centuries.

Experience the rich and varied past of a great English building and discover history through the voices of those who have lived, worked and visited.

Uncover the draw jaw dropping spaces of the Great Hall before wandering winding corridors and up dead end stairs. See how feasts were prepared in one of the best surviving medieval kitchens in the country and climb the 59 steps to the top of the tower for views across Lincolnshire.

DON'T MISS

• one of the biggest and best-preserved medieval manor houses in England
• impressive medieval kitchen with an enormous fireplace and great hall with ornate wooden ceiling
• café on site
• fun interactive multimedia guide