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Belvoir Castle (/ ˈ b iː v ər / ⓘ BEE-vər) is a faux historic castle and stately home in Leicestershire, England, situated 6 mi (10 km) west of the town of Grantham and 10 mi (16 km) northeast of Melton Mowbray.
Belvoir Castle is a historic castle and stately home in Leicestershire, situated 6 miles west of the town of Grantham. Plan your visit today. Castle reception 01476 871001
Belvoir Castle’s history dates back to the eleventh century. It is the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland, where the family have lived in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. Crowning a hill, the Castle’s turrets and towers rise over the Vale of Belvoir like an illustration in a romantic fairy-tale.
Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. The family has lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. Crowning a hill in Leicestershire, its turrets and towers rise over the Vale of Belvoir like an illustration in a romantic fairytale.
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Crowning a hill in rural Leicestershire, Belvoir Castle has been the home to the Duke of Rutland’s family since 1067. With extraordinary views the castle remains as one of the most magnificent and beautiful Regency houses in England.
Belvoir castle is home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland, with the Manners family having lived in Belvoir for more than 500 years.
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Situated upon a hill, Belvoir Castle rises over the vale of Belvoir granting spectacular views and reflecting the name ‘Belvoir’ meaning ‘beautiful view’ in French. Enjoy views across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.
