Belvoir Castle offers a full day out across its hilltop estate in Leicestershire, combining a grand Regency castle, historic gardens, and an artisan retail village. The ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland has stood for almost 1,000 years and is recognised as one of England's finest early 1800s Regency houses. Inside, you'll find opulent state rooms that have featured as a filming location for "The Crown", while guided tours run at set times throughout the day.
The estate's gardens span formal landscapes and woodland trails, including designs by the celebrated Capability Brown. Visitors can follow routes such as the Spiral Walk and Duke's Walk, with each area offering seasonal interest. The gardens remain open longer than the castle itself, giving you flexibility to explore at your own pace.
The on-site retail village features independent shops stocking local produce, gifts, and refreshments. The castle is open Thursday to Monday from 10:00 to 16:30, while the gardens and retail village open daily from 09:30 and 09:00 respectively. Service animals are welcome, and a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended for exploring the estate.
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The current castle was built in the early 1800s and is described as one of the country's finest Regency homes. Guided tours start at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm, lasting 1 to 1½ hours, and take you through opulent rooms that have been featured in 'The Crown'.
Wander through acres of breathtaking landscapes, including the last gardens designed by the legendary 'Capability' Brown. Formal gardens, woodland walks, and trails such as the Spiral Walk and Duke's Walk offer unique views throughout the seasons.
Belvoir Castle has stood on its hilltop for almost a thousand years, serving as the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland. The name, meaning 'beautiful view' in French, is pronounced 'beaver'.
Complete your visit at the Belvoir Retail Village, open daily from 9am to 5pm. Browse a curated selection of shops offering unique gifts, local produce, and enjoy a variety of dining options from casual bites to elegant meals.
Families can explore the adventure playground and animal park on the estate. The gardens and playground are open daily from 9.30am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, offering plenty of space for children to play outdoors.
Daily castle guided tours (11:00 and 14:00), Parkland Bus Tour (Monday and Thursday to Sunday at 12:00 and 15:00)
Castle State Rooms are closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Castle State Rooms: Thursday to Monday, 10:00–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Gardens, Adventure Playground and Visitor Hub: daily 09:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00). Retail Village: daily 09:00–17:00.
Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PE, England
Tel: 01476871032
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Last updated: 09:48 11/08/2026
Most asked questions relating to Belvoir Castle.
A full day is recommended to explore the castle, gardens, and retail village. The castle itself typically takes around 2 hours, with an additional hour for the gardens and time for the retail village and dining options.
