The Grimpsthorpe Castle is considered to be a centerpiece of the land that it sits on. The house is a large quadrangular one with a courtyard that sits right in the center of it. The castle is very unique in that every section of it has a different look; this is what makes it interesting.
No side of the castle is exactly alike which keeps it from being boring. There are a variety of different architectural styles that have been put into the castle. All of the styles are incorporated since the 13th century, when it was first built.
On one side of the castle you will notice a collection of paintings that reflect the history of the castle. The furniture and tapestries are all antique and have been placed throughout the castle for people to reminisce about how it was for people that lived in the castle.
Entering the Grimsthorpe Castle is like entering a time machine from all of the centuries of its previous existence.
It is certainly a castle that was built for the King. Since 1516 this castle has been the home of the De Eresby family. Then it had been granted by King Henry VIII to Baron Willoughby the 11th. It was granted to him upon the time that he had gotten married to Maria de Salinas.
The North Front of the castle is the last part of the castle that was worked on by Sir John Vanbrugh. His friend John Bertie commissioned it in 1715 to celebrate his becoming of the Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven.
The castle, park and gardens are open from April to September, but the opening times vary on the season. The basic admission to the castle, park and gardens is £10.50 but you can save some money if you are visiting the Castle and Gardens only, or if you are regular visitor then £20 will be enough for the whole season.
Be aware of the lower temperature inside the castle than outside so you should definitely take a couch with you.
