27th July 2023
During the past few weeks, we have hosted 9 local school proms. Many are returning schools with a couple of new ones who through recommendations decided to use our venue and are now returning next year also. The weather was fine for most evenings but even the rain did not dampen the spirits of the students and their family and friends who came to watch them arrive.
All of the students were very well behaved, polite and courteous a credit to the schools and their parents.
We had various forms of transport including limos, sports cars, horse and carriage, fire engine, lorry cabins, sports cars and tractors.
Our most unusual was a student arriving in a shopping trolley and one who arrived in his custom built car.
The girls looked stunning in their prom dresses and the boys rather dapper in their suits.
There was a firework display one evening and karaoke on another along with balloons, sweetie carts, discos, photo booths and prom letters.
Reception drinks and food was enjoyed by all, from buffets, bbq’s or a sit down 2 or 3 course meals with ice cream cones on offer also.
Good luck to all the students from the following schools and thank you for your continued support.
Lincoln Christ Hospital School
Gainsborough Queen Elizabeth High School
Lincoln Castle Academy
Caistor Grammar School
De Aston School Market Rasen
William Farr School Lincoln
The Vale Academy Brigg
Sir John Nelthorpe School Brigg
Frederick Gough School Scunthorpe
25th May 2023
On 16th May 2023, we hosted a celebration evening for the Dambusters 80th Anniversary. The evening was a huge success and enjoyed by all our guests who attended.
Emily Martin Music played the clarinet and saxophone whilst our guests enjoyed a reception drink of prosecco or sparkling elderflower followed by a 40’s inspired afternoon tea freshly prepared by our talented kitchen staff. They even managed to add jam tarts and potted beef to the menu remembering the 40’s.
One of our guests Eric Jarvis showed memorabilia on the evening and shared his vast knowledge with the guests.
Our very talented photographer Jonathan Mank; PM Photography was on hand to shoot photos of the evening who kindly gave us all photos which we will share, hopefully raising money for RAF Benevolent Fund. Some of our guests dressed up for the occasion with one couple dressing in 40’s dress.
The highlight of the evening was a flypast of the Lancaster, we were very worried about the weather but it held off just in time for the wonderful noise and sight above.
Some of our guests stayed over to enjoy the comfort of our 5* accommodation and breakfast the following morning.
We have received many positive and kind comments from all those who attended for which we are very grateful.
http://www.emilymartinmusic.co.uk https://www.pmphotography.uk/
6th April 2023
We would like to invite you to join us in the celebration of 80 years since Operation Chastise, commonly known as The Dambusters Raid which took place in May 1943.
Our celebration will commence at 5.30pm on May 16th 2023 with a glass of prosecco or sparkling elderflower whilst listening to Emily Martin perform.
Guests will be served with afternoon tea, special dietary requirements can be catered for.
At 7.22pm the historic Lancaster will fly past (weather permitting), leaving guests then to enjoy a drink and chat about the old times.
Tickets are available at £34.75 per person.
Please contact us for any further information.
29th March 2023
On Friday we welcomed Boris Johnson and Sir Edward Leigh to attend an event here at Hemswell Court.
Although he was slightly delayed so only had 20 minutes with us, Boris still found time for photos, meeting his guests, chatting to our staff and enjoy a drink and homemade cake.
After a rousing speech to the members of the Gainsborough Constituency Conservative Association who had been specially invited, he left to attend another event.
An enjoyable time was had by all.
14th March 2023
We are very proud to announce the following awards and badges from Travelmyth for 2023.
https://www.travelmyth.com
It is lovely to receive such positive things for Hemswell Court especially after the past few years of struggling due to covid and rising costs. Our staff work so hard so being able to share this recognition will help to show our appreciation for all involved.
The awards and badges come from travellers’ reviews on their recent stay with us.
We thank all our guests for visiting and for their kind comments.
10th February 2023
As a wedding venue we are often asked about timescales for the planning and arrangements. We have devised a wedding planner timeline which we hope you will find helpful. As each wedding is unique times may vary but it will certainly give an idea of things to think about.
Wedding Planner Timeline
22nd December 2022
With Hemswell Court being a 5* hospitality venue, we were recently contacted by Lion Keith from the Glanford and Lindsey Lions Club to see if we could help provide a meal for 50 guests on Christmas day.
Of course, Hemswell Court were more than happy to oblige, so as a business we were able to provide the turkey, gravy and the crackers.
Hemswell Court contacted some of our regular suppliers who equally were delighted to assist and generously provided the following:
Fosters Butchers and Bakers provided the sausage and bacon.
Turner Price provided the stuffing, Christmas pudding and brandy sauce.
Alliance Disposables provided the beautiful napkins.
Country Fresh Foods provided the potatoes, brussel sprouts, parsnips and carrots.
A big thank you from us for their support.
For all the guests attending the delicious meal will be served by members of the Glanford and Lindsey Lions Club and we hope everyone enjoys themselves.
Hemswell Court would like to wish everyone involved a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful new year.
https://www.turner-price.com http://@GlanfordandLindseyLions https://www.fostersbutchers.co.uk
https://www.countryfreshfoods.co.uk https://www.allianceonline.co.uk
4th October 2022
Wow what can we say?
An enormous thank you to everyone who donated or supported us for our recent Macmillan coffee morning on 30th September 2022. We had returning guests and new faces which was lovely to see. We raised an amazing £1050.17. We had some fantastic raffle and tombola prizes as you can see with a fabulous selection of cakes on offer, thank you to Shaun for his baking skills.
Our staff donated their time and we had numerous helpers on the day.
Sadly cancer touches everyone and all money raised goes to help families and those suffering. Every bit we raised will go towards this.
We had a highly successful event and are very grateful to all those who attended.
15th September 2022
On 5th September 2022, we had the privilege of welcoming Mr Les Smith and his friend to stay overnight with us here at Hemswell Court. Les’s father had been stationed at RAF Hemswell with 170 squadron, from 1943 – 1946 as a wireless operator and gunner and he very kindly presented a framed photo of his father’s squadron badge and Hemswell badge. This has now taken pride of place on our wall as seen below. This was a lovely, kind and generous thought with such a personal gift. We love to hear people’s memories and even though Les was emotional telling us about his father it made it all the more special he shared his story with us. Les’s father would have been 100 this year, born on 12th August 1922 his birthday was the same day as Guy Gibson who was born 12th August 1918.
Les and his neighbour Bob had been visiting Waddington air show 19 years ago and on their way home passed Scampton and then Hemswell. It was then that Les realised his father had been stationed at RAF Hemswell during the war and he was keen to visit. During his stay with us Les visited Faun Café to see the mural of the Lancaster, the war monument and the parade square. Les would like to revisit with his children which we look forward to welcoming them all.
1st June 2022
We are extremely proud that UK Wedding Planner (New Union Media) has recognised Hemswell Court as their Wedding Venue of the Year 2022, they said “We recommend this country house surrounded by gardens, with elegant rooms for events.” Hemswell Court Wedding Venue of the Year Award 2022
