Belvoir Castle in Grantham

Grantham is a market town within the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.  The city of Grantham is also an historical city best known as the birthplace of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher, and the place where Isaac Newton went to school and was the scene of Oliver Cromwell’s first advantage over Royalists during the English Civil War at Gonerby Moor.

In other words, a beautiful ad interesting city to visit… and if you do come to Grantham do not miss to visit the Belvoir Castle.

The Castle offers day visits, but is also the perfect location for wedding and corporate events.

Check out on the website for more info about opening times and much more..!

Day Conferences and Meetings

You have just found the perfect place for your next business meetings! Belvoir Castle offers a unique and exquisite venue for business conferences and meetings and in addition the tranquil atmosphere will encourage focus and inspiration to your clients and staff. With many rooms to choose from within the castle, we can be sure to find the ones to suit you and your guests no matter what their requirements.

Check out all the details on Belvoir Castle website : http://www.belvoircastle.com/day-conferences.asp and book your next conferences and meetings at a wonderful location as Belvoir Castle.

england castles – Belvoir Castle

Belvoir, on of the england castles, meaning beautiful view in French, dates back to Norman times. The English pronounciation ‘Beaver’ was built up over many centuries through the inability of Anglo-Saxons to master the French tongue.
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 present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times. The existing Castle was completed in the early 19th century after previous buildings suffered complete or partial destruction during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and a major fire in 1816.

From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.

In contrast to the grandeur of the State Rooms, the Old Kitchen and Bakery fuel the imagination of ‘below the stairs’ life in 1825. While the School Room and Nursery allow children to experience lessons and games from Regency times.

The Castle contains many notable pieces of art and includes paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin. It houses outstanding collections of furniture, porcelain, silks, tapestries, French furniture and Italian sculpture. Sculpture extends outside into the Rose and Statue Gardens which are elegantly laid out round a central fountain. The Statue Collection terraced into the hillside includes work by Caius, Cibber – Sculptor to Charles II.

Guided tours are free and available during the weekdays at 12.30pm and 2.30pm or for groups at pre-booked times to suit.

duke of rutland – Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle has belonged to the Duke of Rutland‘s ancestors since 1509. The Castle was built after the Norman invasion by Robert de Todeni who was William the Conqueror’s Standard Bearer at the Battle of Hastings.

The male line of Robert’s successors, surnamed Albini, came to an end in 1247 and Belvoir passed into the family of de Ros; the heiress of the last Albini having married Robert de Ros. Eleanor, sister and heiress of Edmund Lord Ros, married Sir Robert de Manners XI, of Ethall, in Northumberland, thus bringing Belvoir to the Manners family where it has remained ever since.

Eleanor and Robert’s son, Sir George Manners, inherited the Castle and received the honour of a knighthood. His son Sir Thomas Manners succeeded George on his death in 1523 and was created 1st Earl of Rutland by Henry VIII on June 18th 1525. A title which had previously belonged to Edmund, younger brother to Edward IV, and never before conferred upon anyone not of Royal blood.

The arms granted alluded to that Royal connection – the fleur de lys and lion of England. There were nine Earls – the 9th receiving the title of 1st Duke of Rutland and Marquis of Granby in 1703. The second title, traditionally, being passed to the eldest son. Our present Duke, David Manners, is the 11th Duke of Rutland and his son, Charles, is now the Marquis of Granby.