Belvoir Castle

The present owner of Belvoir Castle is the Eleventh Duke of Rutland, who lives here with his young family. The Duke is the direct descendant of Robert de Todeni who built the first castle, the property having been inherited by the same family for almost a thousand years.

Spring Garden

From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period. Below the terrace of the Castle sloping lawns lead down to the Rose and Statue Gardens which are elegantly laid out round a central fountain. The Statue Collection terraced into the hillside includes work by Caius, Cibber – Sculptor to Charles II.
The Castle also contains a notable collection of furniture, porcelain, silks and tapestries, sculptures and paintings. There are examples of fine French furniture, Italian sculpture alongside paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin.
For more about Belvoir, do have a look at the Website.

August Bank Holiday Weekend

Teddy Bears Picnic and Family Fun Weekend at the Belvoir Castle! 

 

Bring your teddy bear and join our giant picnic party with garden games and fun for all the family.

A fantastic way to spend your bank holiday with your family at a wonderful location.

Please visit the website for more info!

Belvoir Castle in Grantham

The Belvoir Castle is a beautiful castle located in Grantham, Leicestershire.  Grantham is a market town very famous as the birthplace of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, and the place where Isaac Newton went to school. It is within short walking distance of an ancient Roman road, and was the scene of Oliver Cromwell’s first advantage over Royalists during the English Civil War at Gonerby Moor. Grantham is also notable for having the first female police officers in the United Kingdom, in 1914, and producing the first running diesel engine in 1892, and the UK’s first tractor in 1896.
It is nice to visit new places in summertime and considering all what mentioned before about Grantham, why not to go and have a walk in such an interesting town, if you never went.
Of course, I would not want to miss to visit the Castle. Especially in August there are some very entertaining events like Story telling and Fireworks going on at the Belvoir Castle.
Just visit the website for more info and have a good weekend!

Weddings at Belvoir Castle

Are you looking for the perfect romantic location for your special day?
The beautiful lakeside, on the Belvoir Estate, is the perfect place for marquee weddings and with the illuminated castle as the backdrop, it will look just like magic!
Lakeside weddings at Belvoir Castle are ideal for larger parties (120+) who wish to marry in their own parish church and hold a reception at Belvoir.
At Belvoir Castle you can choose whether to split your day between the Castle and Lakeside if you want to have your civil or religious ceremony in the castle or perhaps would like your drinks reception in the Guard Room or Rose Garden.
The choice is yours, but hurry up the Castle is a very requested wedding location, especially in summertime..!
The Belvoir Castle is located in Grantham, Leicestershire. For more info visit their website!

Belvoir Castle in Grantham

Grantham is a market town within the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.  The city of Grantham is also an historical city best known as the birthplace of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, and the place where Isaac Newton went to school and was the scene of Oliver Cromwell’s first advantage over Royalists during the English Civil War at Gonerby Moor.
In other words, a beautiful ad interesting city to visit… and if you do come to Grantham do not miss to visit the Belvoir Castle.
The Castle offers day visits, but is also the perfect location for wedding and corporate events.
Check out on the website for more info about opening times and much more..!

August trip to the Belvoir castle

Do you have a few days off next August? Why not to spend them  in a romantic castle surrounded by nature and beauty?
You will definitely do not want to miss the chance to visit the Belvoir Castle, in Leicestershire.  Inside the castle are many notable collections, from the military treasures in the guardroom to the stunning staterooms with their impressive period art, tapestries, furniture and sculpture.
The Castle contains many notable pieces of art and includes paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin. It houses outstanding collections of furniture, porcelain, silks, tapestries, French furniture and Italian sculpture. Sculpture extends outside into the Rose and Statue Gardens which are elegantly laid out round a central fountain. The Statue Collection terraced into the hillside includes work by Caius, Cibber – Sculptor to Charles II.
And if you just want to spend the day outside, some beautiful gardens are there to let you enjoy a few days rest!

Belvoir Castle – The history

Belvoir, meaning beautiful view in French, dates back to Norman times.
“The name “Belvoir”, is in fact, a Norman import by the French-speaking conquerors, though the native Anglo-Saxon population was unable to pronounce such a foreign word, preferring to call it “Beaver Castle”. Belvoir Castle is still pronounced “Beaver” — despite its spelling — to this very day, which may actually go a long way to explaining the age-long animosity between the insulted French and the traditionalist English…” said Michael Zlatokovsky.
The castle was rebuilt by the wife of the 5th Duke of Rutland and this is when it gained its Gothic look. The architect James Wyatt was chiefly responsible for this restructuring, and the result is a building which bears a superficial resemblance to a medieval castle, its central tower reminiscent of Windsor Castle. The present Castle is the fourth building to have stood on the site since Norman times.
The Castle contains many notable pieces of art and includes paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin. It houses outstanding collections of furniture, porcelain, silks, tapestries, French furniture and Italian sculpture. Sculpture extends outside into the Rose and Statue Gardens which are elegantly laid out round a central fountain. The Statue Collection terraced into the hillside includes work by Caius, Cibber – Sculptor to Charles II.
Guided tours are free and available during the weekdays at 12.30pm and 2.30pm or for groups at pre-booked times to suit.