Belvoir Castle
A Romantic castle that has been home to the Dukes of Rutland for generations, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Belvoir and a popular filming location.
Belvoir Castle has been rebuilt many times since Norman times. The present structure is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle and remains the family home of the Dukes of Rutland. The State Rooms hold paintings by Holbein, Reynolds and others, and the Elizabeth Hall is lavishly gilded. The castle has appeared in films and TV series including The Crown and The Da Vinci Code. The gardens include a Hermitage Garden and a rose garden. It opens to visitors only on certain seasonal days, and advance tickets are required. The castle lies about 35 km from Nottingham.
Opening hours
Seasonal opening, about 11:00–17:00 (check official site)
Nearby sights
- Newark Castle & National Civil War Centre
- The Workhouse, Southwell
- Southwell Minster
- Green's Windmill
- Trent Bridge
- St Mary's Church
- Lace Market & Hockley
- National Justice Museum