Washingborough Hall

read moreOur enchanting manor house has a rich and full-bodied history, dating back to around 1730 when it was the private home of the Fairfax Family. It changed ownership many times over the next couple of centuries, being handed down through a combination of families and parish Reverends. Notable owners during this period included Sir William Amcotts-Ingilby, M.P. From one of the richest families in Lincolnshire, he was renowned throughout the land for his jaunty style, wild clothes and idiosyncratic green hat!

read moreWe do occasionally receive a small amount of flak for allowing people dressed in a scruffy manner into the restaurant for dinner and Sunday lunch. We have, since 2008 never had an official dress code. Whilst the majority of our guests do like to dress up for dining at Washingborough Hall we don't feel it necessary to impose a formal rule governing this. Society is changing and as such we need to move with the times. A number of guests arrive at Washingborough Hall for the first time feeling embarrassingly underdressed - that is neither their fault nor ours so why should we compound the issue by causing more distress?

read moreOur team of chefs are talented, ambitious and eager to please. Working in close partnership Head Chef Mark Cheseldine together with our brigade of chefs have once again secured two AA Rosettes for the Restaurant at Washingborough Hall in July 2019. Our menus are a carefully curated selection of the region's finest produce. We are passionate about locally sourced goodness. These sample menus give you a taste of what's on offer; they change regularly, depending on what's good, fresh, and available locally.

read moreWelcome to Washingborough Hall Country House Hotel, voted 'Best Wedding Hotel in the UK 2018/19' in the Best Loved Awards and 'Wedding Venue of the Year 2019' at the Lincolnshire Taste of Excellence Awards - an accolade won by the venue four times in the last five years - where we promise to make your wedding in Lincoln a magical and memorable experience. Not only is Washingborough Hall an award-winning wedding venue in Lincolnshire, it is also our treasured family home. When you choose the hotel for your wedding, you can choose our exclusive use 'Run of the House' package, and then it will become your home, exclusively, throughout your celebrations.

read moreAfter a rousing day roaming the Lincolnshire Wolds or exploring the famous Lincoln Cathedral, there's nothing better than retiring in front of a log fire, uncorking a fruity number, and cosying-up for a delicious dinner. With that in mind, you'll be pleased to know that we offer two dining experiences at Washingborough Hall. Both are equally good. Each is unmissable. With beautiful sash windows and pretty views across the lawns, the Dining Room is a sophisticated and heart-warming restaurant in Lincoln.

read moreContinue the festivities with family and friends over a delicious Boxing Day lunch on Sunday 26th December. Make the most of the festive season with an evening of great food, company and beautiful surroundings. Join us for a three-course festive dinner, served from 2nd - 23rd December. Book your table early as we sell out quickly! Enquiries from essential workers plus any other permitted travellers requiring accommodation during this lockdown period should should make enquiries by email. Enquiries for using using the hotel building and grounds for filming should also be made by email.