Castles · East Midlands
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the e
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the east bank of the River Trent, 18 miles (29 km) north-west of Lincoln, 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Scunthorpe, 20 miles south-east of Doncaster and 39 miles (63 km) east of Sheffield. It is sometimes claimed to be England's furthest-inland port.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gainsborough () is a market town and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population was 20,842 at the 2011 census, and estimated at 23,243 in 2019. It lies on the east bank of the River Trent, 18 miles (29 km) north-west of Lincoln, 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Scunthorpe, 20 miles south-east of Doncaster and 39 miles (63 km) east of Sheffield. It is sometimes claimed to be England's furthest-inland port.
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Background
Description
The house and grounds of Richmond Park, in the north of the town, opened as a public park in 1947; attractions include greenhouses, an aviary and a 600-year-old oak tree. Whitton Gardens on the Riverside opened in 1973. Gainsborough Model Railway Society features one of the largest model railways in ‘O’ gauge, depicting The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central. The model railway build commenced in 1953, covers 2500 square feet, has over 1200 feet of main line track and needs ten operators. Gainsborough Old Hall is over five hundred years old and one of the best preserved medieval manor houses in England. Gainsborough Town Hall, which was built in 1892, is now an…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4016, -0.7732
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Gainsborough
- Postcode
- DN21 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Phone
- +44 1427 610526
- Official site
- www.gainsboroughheritage.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gainsborough, Lincolnshire?
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 2HS), in the parish of Gainsborough.
- Does Gainsborough, Lincolnshire charge admission?
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gainsborough, Lincolnshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 2HS. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency.