Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle Welcome to Belvoir Castle, home to the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. 🏰
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Belvoir has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years and is currently the family home of 11th Duke and Duchess and their five children. The castle and gardens make an idyllic setting for a wedding, or private party whilst the estate offers beautiful surroundings for field sports, product launches and an incredible array of public annual events.

10/06/2026

One of the important responsibilities of Belvoir Castle is the care and preservation of the remarkable historic collections and artworks that have been entrusted to us over the centuries.

Recently, a mysterious mark has been noticed on ‘The Woodcutter’s Home’, a treasured painting by Thomas Gainsborough displayed in our Portrait Gallery. To ensure its long-term preservation, we have welcomed an expert conservator to carefully assess the work and carry out essential restoration treatment.

This specialist work plays a vital role in protecting Belvoir’s historic art collection and safeguard these irreplaceable works for future generations to discover when visiting the castle.

Get your engines started this Father’s Day, for an event packed with experiences Dad will love.Here’s what’s waiting for...
08/06/2026

Get your engines started this Father’s Day, for an event packed with experiences Dad will love.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:

🏎️ A spectacular supercar display on the Castle Terrace, followed by the departure parade at 1.30pm

🪂 An exciting aerial show over the Castle Lawn, including a thrilling parachute display and landing

🛍️ A vintage and craft market in the Retail Village, showcasing talented local makers and artisan goods

🍰 A limited-edition Father’s Day Afternoon Tea in the Aviary Tea Room (the perfect way to treat Dad!)

🎟️ Upgrade your ticket to include Castle and grounds entry, so you can enjoy everything Belvoir has to offer throughout the day

🎶 Live performances from East Midlands Rock Choir and Pasadena Rose, providing the perfect soundtrack to your visit

Whether you’re celebrating a father, grandfather, stepdad or father figure, join us for a day filled with adventure, entertainment, great food and quality time together.

Book your tickets now and make this Father’s Day one to remember 💙

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At first glance, it's an adventure playground. But look a little closer and you'll discover it's also a tribute to a rem...
05/06/2026

At first glance, it's an adventure playground. But look a little closer and you'll discover it's also a tribute to a remarkable chapter in Belvoir’s history 🏰

The centrepiece ship is inspired by HMS Resolution, commanded by Lord Robert Manners, a celebrated naval officer and son of the 4th Duke of Rutland. Lord Robert was mortally wounded during the American War of Independence and died aboard the vessel in 1782, becoming one of Belvoir's most enduring historical figures.

His story inspired the book Resolution, written by the current Duke of Rutland and Emma Ellis, and it was this rich naval heritage that helped shape the vision for the playground you see today.

The design was championed by Lady Alice Manners, who wanted to create a space that not only sparked imagination and adventure for young visitors, but also paid homage to her father, the Duke, and his passion for Belvoir's naval history.

Today, children can climb aboard and set sail on imaginary voyages, all while unknowingly connecting with a story that stretches back more than two centuries ⚓

June is full of memorable days out at Belvoir Castle ☀️🌿From family adventures to seasonal celebrations, there’s plenty ...
01/06/2026

June is full of memorable days out at Belvoir Castle ☀️🌿

From family adventures to seasonal celebrations, there’s plenty to discover this month:

🐾 The Animal Park is open every weekend throughout June
🏴‍☠️ Follow the Pirate Trail in the Adventure Playground for swashbuckling family fun
🚗 Visit for Father’s Day at Belvoir (21 June) and enjoy an exciting day of supercars and spectacular aerial displays
🛍️ June Vintage & Craft Fayre (21 June), where you can browse artisan goods, handmade crafts and enjoy live music
🏰 ‘What the Butler Saw’ Tours begin at the Castle, revealing fascinating stories from behind the scenes
🌷 Join a free Garden Discovery Walk led by a Belvoir Estate gardener
🍷 Celebrate English Wine Week with tastings of Belvoir’s own wine selection at the Farm Shop

Whether you’re looking for family fun, local shopping, beautiful gardens or a unique day out, June at Belvoir has something for everyone ☀️

As you wander through Belvoir Castle’s gardens this summer (especially the Rose Garden now it’s in full bloom), you’ll n...
27/05/2026

As you wander through Belvoir Castle’s gardens this summer (especially the Rose Garden now it’s in full bloom), you’ll notice plenty of bees happily bumbling amongst the flowers. But what many visitors don’t realise is that these aren’t just passing pollinators… many of them actually call the Belvoir Estate home 🐝

With 16,000 acres of parkland, woodland and gardens, Belvoir provides the perfect environment for honeybees to thrive. Alongside supporting local beekeeping, Belvoir is also involved in honey production using honey harvested from the estate’s own hives, as well as from trusted local businesses with hives across the Vale.

The result? Delicious, locally produced Belvoir honey available now from the Belvoir Farm Shop 🍯

Sunshine, blue skies and a HUGE line-up of family fun… May Half Term at is looking incredible! 🙌Pack the sun cream and ...
25/05/2026

Sunshine, blue skies and a HUGE line-up of family fun… May Half Term at is looking incredible! 🙌

Pack the sun cream and make a full day of it with us at and 🌸🌳🍦

🦎 Reptiles are joining our furry farm friends in the Animal Park on 27 May! The Animal Park is also open every day throughout half term 🐐🐰🐍

🌿 Looking for a slower pace in the sunshine? Enjoy a FREE woodland walk & talk led by expert Dave Crossland, or join one of our guided garden tours
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🏰 The Castle will also be open every day this week, with daily parkland bus rides and guided tours giving you even more to explore 🚍

With glorious weather forecast, there’s no better place to spend May Half Term ☀️💛

Heatwave? No problem! ☀️ Whilst the sun has well and truly come out this bank holiday, our adventure playground is stayi...
23/05/2026

Heatwave? No problem! ☀️

Whilst the sun has well and truly come out this bank holiday, our adventure playground is staying cool - naturally shaded by ancient woodland all day long 🌳

Struggling to keep the little ones entertained this half term? We’ve got you. Fresh air, big adventures and shade for days! The perfect escape from the heat.

Come and play!

Garden tickets are £10 per adult and £6 per child. Under 3’s go free.

Visit belvoircastle.com to book your tickets

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Woolsthorpe Road
Grantham
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