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2 for 1entry
Undiscovered treasures at the heart of the country

Historic Houses & Gardens

T: 01778 591205
E: enquiries@hiddenengland.org
Hidden England, Grimsthorpe Estate Office,
Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 0LY

www.hiddenengland.org

Things to Do

Places to Stay

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Save over 70 visiting Hidden

Englands finest properties
and gardens*

Locations

Hidden England is a collection of internationally

important properties including a cathedral, gardens and
castles. Most of these historic places are privately owned
and all of them offer a unique experience in beautiful
countryside.
Inside this passport you will find comments from owners
and directors on their favourite objects. Share our pride
in Englands great heritage and discover your own
favourite corner of Hidden England!

A1

LINCOLN

M1
NEWARK

SLEAFORD

A1
DERBY

GRANTHAM

A
EAST
MIDLANDS
AIRPORT

MELTON
MOWBRAY

A42

LOUGHBOROUGH
OAKHAM

M42

BOURNE

LEICESTER
UPPINGHAM
M69

How does this passport work?

Using this passport you can claim 2 for 1 entry and
collect stamps to claim your free copy of the 2014
Hudsons Guide to Historic Houses and Gardens
(see inside back page for details).**

With so much to explore why not consider staying for a

few days? Hidden England is a compact area and most
attractions are within an hours drive of one another.
At the back of this booklet you will find a selection of
great places to stay.

M6

MARKET
HARBOROUGH

B
PETERBOROUGH

C
CORBY

A1

KETTERING

A14

HUNTINGDON
A14

M1
NORTHAMPTON

Belvoir Castle

NG32 1PE

Burghley House

Deene Park

Doddington Hall
LN6 4RU

Grimsthorpe Castle
PE10 0LZ

PE9 3JY

Easton
Walled Gardens
NG33 5AP

Lincoln Cathedral
LN2 1PY

NN17 3EW

* Represents savings on seven full price tickets using 2 for 1 entry.

** Not valid with any other offer. Offer applies to 2014 season only.

SPALDING

STAMFORD

RUTLAND
WATER

When two people visit the first property and pay full entry
price, your passport will be stamped. Show this stamp at
the next property and receive 2 for 1 entry. Collect 5 or
more stamps to receive your free Hudsons Guide.

BOSTON

NOTTINGHAM

Rockingham Castle
LE16 8TH

Belvoir Castle

Burghley House

The family home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland.

One of the largest and grandest houses of the Elizabethan age.

My favourite room is the

Elizabeth Saloon. The twinkle
and magic of this room with red and gold and with
Elizabeth the Fifth Duchess
with you all the time - always
makes me smile
Her Grace
The Duchess of Rutland

T: 01476 871002
E: info@belvoircastle.com
www.belvoircastle.com
Belvoir Castle, Grantham,
Leicestershire NG32 1PE

Opening Times
Open Monday & Sunday
of the following:
April 20th & 21st
May 4th, 5th, 18th, 25th & 26th
June 1st - 30th
July 6th - 28th
August 3rd - 31st
Entry to the Castle is usually
by guided tour at 11.15am,
1.15pm & 3.15pm.
Gardens open 11am - 5pm.

My favourite room is the

Old Kitchen - it has the
most tangible atmosphere
of domestic life in the
house; I can just imagine
the noise and bustle,
steam and smells
Miranda Rock

Opening Times
Open daily
15th March to 2rd November
(Excluding Fridays, but will
remain open on Good Friday)
from 11am - 5pm,
last admission at 4.30pm
The House and Gardens
will be closed Thursday 4th
until Sunday 7th September
for the Burghley Horse Trials.
T: 01780 752451
E: burghley@burghley.co.uk
www.burghley.co.uk
Burghley House, Stamford,
Lincolnshire PE9 3JY

www.belvoircastle.com

www.burghley.co.uk

Deene Park

Doddington Hall

Celebrating 500 years of continued ownership

by the Brudenell family.

Built in 1595 and never sold. Still a lived in family home.

We are particularly
proud of the White Hall
where artefacts from the
Crimean War are displayed
including Ronald and
his hoof and tail. He led
the Charge of the Light
Brigade, 160 years ago
this year, with his rider the
famous Earl of Cardigan
Mr Brudenell

My favourite room is
The Forgotten room,
it has junk from every
generation from platform
boots to butter churners
Claire Birch

Opening Times
Sundays and Bank Holiday
Mondays from Easter until the
end of August and Wednesdays
in September. 2pm - 5pm.
Last admission 4pm.

Opening Times
House & Gardens open
20th April to 28th September,
every Wednesday, Sunday
and Bank Holiday Monday,
1pm - 5pm.

Private tours by appointment.

Gardens open at 11am.

T: 01780 450278
E: admin@deenepark.com
www.deenepark.com

Last admission 4.15pm.

Deene Park, Corby,

Northamptonshire NN17 3EW

Gardens only 16th February to

20th April & throughout October,
Sundays only, 11am - 4pm.
(Guided tours of both House
& Gardens welcome by prior
arrangement.)
T: 01522 812510
E: info@doddingtonhall.com
www.doddingtonhall.com
Doddington Hall & Gardens,
Doddington, Lincoln LN6 4RU

www.deenepark.com

www.doddingtonhall.com

Easton Walled Gardens

Grimsthorpe Castle

Rediscovered 400 year old lost gardens.

A truly lovely place to visit.

An imposing building set amongst the rolling

Lincolnshire countryside.

Keen gardeners always

love the plant that is in
flower now but, if pushed
to choose, I would say
that I love the tapestry of
wildflowers on our terrace
meadows. They are filled
with insect life, colour and
scent all summer
Ursula Cholmeley

Opening Times
2nd March - 31st October
Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays, Sundays and
Bank Holiday Mondays
Gardens open at 11am.
Last admission 4.00pm.

The ornamental kitchen

garden at Grimsthorpe is
a sheltered, tranquil spot.
Theres always something of
interest to see; serried ranks
of lettuce, heavily-laden
standard gooseberry bushes
or globe artichoke flowers
alive with honeybees.
Im often tempted to sample
a strawberry or two
Ray Biggs

Opening Times
Open April and May,
Sundays and Thursdays.
June to September: Sunday to
Thursday inclusive.
Park & Gardens open from
11am - 6pm (last admission 5pm.)

Group visits by arrangement.

Castle open 12noon

(last admission 3pm.)

T: 01476 530063
E: info@eastonwalledgardens.co.uk
www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

The whole site is closed on Fridays

and Saturdays.

Easton Walled Gardens,

Easton, Grantham,
Lincolnshire NG33 5AP

www.eastonwalledgardens.co.uk

T: 01778 591205
E: ray@grimsthorpe.co.uk
www.grimsthorpe.co.uk
The Estate Office,
Grimsthorpe, Bourne PE10 0LZ

www.grimsthorpe.co.uk

Lincoln Cathedral

Rockingham Castle

Arguably the finest gothic building in Europe.

Built by William the Conqueror

and a Royal residence for 450 years.

My favourite place is,

The Wren Library, said by
Sir Roy Strong to be the
most beautiful room in
England
Phil Hamlyn Williams
Chapter Clerk

Opening Times
Cathedral open
7.15am until 6pm
(July and August 8pm Mon to Fri)
(Sunday 5pm)
Library open from
1st April to 31st October,
Mon - Fri 1pm - 3pm
and Sat 11am - 3pm.
Please check the website for
any restrictions.
T: 01522 561600
E: visitors@lincolncathedral.com
www.lincolncathedral.com
Lincoln Cathedral, Minster Yard,
Lincoln LN2 1PY

www.lincolncathedral.com

My favourite place is the

view from the Bandstand
looking west over the
Elephant Hedge and
gardens out across the
Welland Valley
James Saunders Watson

Opening Times
From Easter Sunday 20th April
to the end of May.
Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays.
June to 30th September
Tuesdays, Sundays &
Bank Holiday Mondays.
Open 12noon - 5pm.
Grounds open at 12noon.
Castle opens at 1pm.
Last entry 4.30pm.
T: 01536 770240
E: estateoffice@rockinghamcastle.com
www.rockinghamcastle.com
Rockingham Castle,
Market Harborough,
Leicestershire LE16 8TH

www.rockinghamcastle.com

Things to do

Things to do

Lincoln Cathedral
29th March The St John Passion by the Cathedral Choir
Supported by a professional orchestra of period-instrument players.

Easton Walled Gardens

29th June - 6th July Sweet Pea Week
Swallows, cream teas, meadows and 75 varieties of sweet peas.

Deene Park
7th April Uplifting Display of Golden Daffodils

Grimsthorpe Castle
4th - 6th July Antique & Collectors Fair featuring filming by BBCs
Bargain Hunt

Burghley House
12th - 13th April Burghley Fine Food Market
Plus see website for further markets in 2014.
Belvoir Castle
1st May Charity shoot
Rockingham Castle
2nd - 4th May Brigstock International Horse Trials
Easton Walled Gardens
11th - 23rd May Spring Workshops
14 craft courses to join. Also available in October.
Lincoln Cathedral
14th May The Sixteen
Celebrate the golden age of renaissance polyphony.
Deene Park
18th May NGS Open Day
Doddington Hall
18th May Flower Power Plant Fair
Grimsthorpe Castle
21st May Evening lecture in the Castle by Sir Roy Strong
Belvoir Castle
24th - 25th May Belvoir Triathlon
Doddington Hall
25th - 26th May Vintage Fair
Stall holders, workshops, cars and vintage teas. House and Gardens
open too.
Belvoir Castle
31st May - 1st June Midlands Driving Trials
Deene Park
1st June 500th Anniversary of Brudenells At Deene Park
Rockingham Castle
8th June Jousting & Medieval Living History Village
Grimsthorpe Castle
27th June Evening choral concert in the Castle by St Peters Singers
Doddington Hall
28th - 29th June Shakespeare Globe Theatre perform Much Ado
About Nothing.

Burghley House
30th July - 3rd August Burghley Film Festival
5 days of fabulous films along with a best of British BBQ.
Doddington Hall
2nd August - 7th September Sculpture in the Garden Exhibition
Belvoir Castle
9th August Fireworks Championship
Rockingham Castle
24th & 25th August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday
Vikings! Of Middle England
Be prepared for Battles, Pageant, Living History Camp and much more.
Grimsthorpe Castle
25th August Grimsthorpe Festival
Burghley House
4th - 8th September Horse Trials
Easton Walled Gardens
7th September Autumn Country Market
Lincoln Cathedral
27th September The Halle
Sir Mark Elder conducts Elgar.
Burghley House
4th - 12th October (House closed Friday 10th October)
Burghley Flower Festival
Burghley House
18th October - 2nd November Burghley Pumpkin Trail
Easton Walled Gardens
22nd - 31st October Childrens Activities and Pumpkin Rolling
Rockingham Castle
17th - 21st November Victorian Christmas Visit Christmas Eve 1881
Lincoln Cathedral
22nd November Messiah by the Cathedral Choir
Doddington Hall
22nd/23rd November - 20th/21st December incl.
Christmas at Doddington
2 for 1 offer applies for general admission only.

See individual websites for a full list of events

See individual websites for a full list of events

Places to stay

Hambleton Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Places to stay

Langar Hall

The ultimate in small country

house hotels.

Winner of Britains best rural

hotel 2013.

Hambleton, Oakham,
Rutland, LE15 8TH
Tel: 01572 756991
Email: hotel@hambletonhall.com
www.hambletonhall.com

Food and Travel Magazine

Langar Village,
Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HG
Tel: 01949 860559
Email: info@langarhall.co.uk
www.langarhall.com

Barnsdale Lodge

The Olde Barn Hotel

A superb countryside hotel in the

heart of the beautiful, unspoilt
county of Rutland.

Converted from an old farm this

hotel maintains its original charm
but provides the convenience of
modern facilities including dining,
events and leisure facilities, all
conveniently situated just off the
A1 close to Grantham.

The Avenue, Rutland Water,

Nr. Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH
Tel: 01572 724678
Email:
enquiries@barnsdalelodge.co.uk
www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk

Toll Bar Road, Marston, Grantham,

Lincolnshire, NG32 2HT
Tel: 01400 250909
Email: reservations@theoldebarnhotel.co.uk
www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk

How to claim your

free book

The William Cecil

Superb 27 room hotel with direct
access onto Burghley Estate.
Fine dining restaurant, a bar with
adjoining conservatory, an outside
dining terrace, and wonderful
gardens.
St Martins, Stamford,
Lincolnshire, PE9 2LJ
Tel: 01780 750070
Email:
enquiries@thewilliamcecil.co.uk
www.thewilliamcecil.co.uk

Visit our website for a full list of events

Collect stamps at any of the eight Hidden England

attractions and claim your free copy of Hudsons
Historic Houses & Gardens published at 15.99.
Once you have five stamps you may claim your
free copy from the ticket office of any of the
attractions. Alternatively post your fully stamped
passport, together with a cheque for 9.95
(for postage and packing) made payable to
Grimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust to:
Ray Biggs, The Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne,
Lincolnshire PE10 0LY. Offer must be redeemed by
31 December 2014 and is subject to availability.
Hidden England reserves the right to provide a substitute book
of equal or greater value once stocks are exhausted.

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