Welcome to Gainsborough
Home to one of best preserved timber framed manor houses in England
Discover history and heritage
That dates back to the Anglo Saxon times
PilgrimAGE
10 May to 16 September 2020
Discover Gainsborough's Pilgrim Roots
That led the Mayflower Pilgrims on their journey to America
Discover What's On
Events all year round for all ages
Both King Henry VIII and King Richard III stayed at the Gainsborough Old Hall
For 5 weeks in 1013 Gainsborough was the capital of both England and Denmark
John Alderton, an English actor best known for his roles in 'Upstairs, Downstairs, 'Thomas & Sarah and 'Please Sir', was born in Gainsborough
