Home of the Willoughby de Eresby family since 1516. Examples of 13th century architecture and building styles from the Tudor period. The dramatic 18th century North Front is Sir John Vanbrugh’s last major work. State Rooms and picture galleries with magnificent contents including tapestries, furniture and paintings. Unusual collection of thrones, fabrics and objects from the old House of Lords, associated with the family’s hereditary Office of Lord Great Chamberlain. The Grounds and Gardens 3,000 acre landscaped park with lakes, ancient woods, woodland walk with all-weather footpath, adventure playground. Family cycle trail and cycle hire shop. Park tours in a vehicle with the Ranger. Unusual ornamental vegetable garden and orchard, created in the 1960s by the Countess of Ancaster and John Fowler. Intricate parterres lined with box hedges. Herbaceous border with yew topiary framing views across to the lake. Woodland garden. Groups can explore the park from the comfort of their own coach by booking a one-hour, escorted park tour, with opportunities to discover more about the site of the Cistercian Abbey, the ancient deer parks, historic woodland and extensive series of early tree-lined avenues, Special study days can be booked including ‘How Grimsthorpe Works in the 21st Century’ and ‘Garden Evolution’ days. See website for full programme details.