Description
Belvoir Castle’s history dates back to the eleventh century. It is the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland, where the family has lived in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. The castle and surrounding parkland play host to a range of country pursuits, corporate events and wedding parties, as well as featuring in films including the Da Vinci Code and Young Victoria. There’s truly something for everyone here.
Crowning a hill in Leicestershire, the Castle’s turrets and towers rise over the Vale of Belvoir like an illustration in a romantic fairy-tale. The name Belvoir – meaning ‘beautiful view’ in French, and pronounced today as ‘beaver’ – dates back to Norman times.
Four castles have stood on this steep hill since 1067. Looking over the battlements from the North Terrace of the current castle, you can see for miles over the counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Lincolnshire. And on a clear day, you can even see Lincoln Cathedral, some 30 miles to the North East!
Today, Belvoir Castle is one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in England. The estate features rolling Capability Brown landscapes, exquisite interiors, and an impressive art collection including works by Gainsborough, Hans Holbein, and Sir Joshua Reynolds.
