Belvoir Castle was completed in the early 19th century after previous buildings were damaged during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and a major fire in 1816. This is the fourth castle to have stood on the site since Norman times
Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period, from the elegant Elizabeth Saloon and majestic State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room.
The Old Kitchen and Bakery fuel the imagination of ‘below the stairs’ life in 1825, while the School Room and Nursery allow children to experience lessons and games from Regency times.
The Castle contains paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin and houses outstanding collections of furniture, porcelain, silks, tapestries, French furniture and Italian sculpture.
When Elizabeth (the 5th Duchess) commissioned James Wyatt to build the Castle in 1799 she undertook the design and landscaping of the gardens, park and grounds herself. She saw the entire Vale of Belvoir as her garden and was merely framing the views with her valley gardens.
The present Duchess is passionate about the gardens and their ongoing development and is working on bringing together collections of specialist plants and roses in different areas.
Address:
Belvoir Castle
Grantham
Leicestershire
NG32 1PE
England, UK
March and April
Thursday 20th March until Sunday 6th April and weekends in April
May and June
Everyday except Mondays and Fridays (but open Bank Holidays)
July and August
Everyday except Fridays
September
Saturdays and Sundays only
RHS Members have free gardens only access April to July on the days we are open to the public.
National Garden Scheme operates during the month of May
Admission:
Castle, Rose Garden, Statue Garden and Duchess's Gardens Adults £12.00
Students/Senior Citizens £10.00
Children (5 - 16 years) £6.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children) £32.00
Gardens only (Rose Garden, Statue Garden and Duchess's Garden)
Adults £6.00
Senior Citizens £5.00
Children (5 - 16 years) £2.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children) £15.00
Free guided tours take place on weekdays at 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Candlelit Tours per person
Groups £8.50
Adults £7.50
Students / Senior citizens £4.70
Schools and Youth Groups £29.50
Season Tickets - Castle and Gardens
Adults/Senior Citizens £22.00
Child £10.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children) £55.00
Extra Children each £6.00
Season Tickets - Gardens (weekdays only)
Adults / Senior Citizens £12.00
Child £5.00
Family (2 adults and 3 children) £29.00
Car Parking
£1.50 per car applies throughout the season at weekends and bankholidays
