Grimsthorpe Castle

Grimsthorpe has been the home of the Willoughby de Eresby family (latterly  the  Earls  of  Ancaster)  since  about  1516  and  houses  a marvellous collection of pictures, furniture and other works of art. Like many buildings of such antiquity which have been lived in by a wealthy and powerful family, the house combines many architectural styles but Vanbrugh’s  north  front  (1724)  and  the  magnificent  double  cube entrance  hall  on  their  own  make  a  visit  worthwhile. 

Stefa  was particularly fascinated by the interior decoration of parts of the house especially John Fowler’s (Colefax and Fowler) work carried out in the 1950s.

If Grimsthorpe happens to be open when you are here it should be almost first choice. The house is also handily placed for a favourite gastropub The Olive Branch at Clipsham.