A market town in Lincolnshire, Gainsborough is a particularly pretty destination with strong historic influences. King Canute tried to hold back the tide here on the River Trent, and it’s home to one of the best preserved mediaeval manors in the UK. Gainsborough’s heritage is matched by its bustling local community.
Visitors can spend a particularly joyful spa day or spa break exploring the area’s history, natural beauty and markets. Gainsborough Old Hall is an architectural marvel that has lasted more than 500 years. It’s where the Mayflower Pilgrims worshipped in secret and today invites visitors to observe how the property would have operated in its heyday.
Continuing the historic theme, The Gainsborough Heritage Centre has everything you need to find out about the town’s past, and there’s a heritage trail that you can follow if you fancy a walk. For a more contemporary experience, there’s a busy farmer’s and craft market once a month, while the Trinity Arts Centre shows films and live performances. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to visit and you’re within easy reach of the Lincolnshire countryside if you fancy going further afield.
Spas in and around Gainsborough range from relaxing day spa destinations to complete health spa retreats. Roughly 40 minutes away, Hellaby Hall Hotel is a manor house hotel and spa near Gainsborough that’s ideal for weekend getaways with friends. Or pop to Gainsborough for a day trip as part of a longer stay at the likes of Ragdale Hall Spa - a famous health spa that’s an hour away by car.
