Belton's Literary Festival
Belton Estate’s first Literary Festival will celebrate the amazing collection of books in Belton’s care with a fantastic series of themed events!
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Belton's first Literary Festival will celebrate the amazing collection of books in Belton’s care with a fantastic series of themed events!
Festival displays:
Grantham Arts House Installation - A display of artworks inspired by a selection of the books in Belton’s collection and created by the talented local artists at Grantham Arts, in collaboration with University of East Anglia and supported by funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (Please note that on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, our Conservation and Care days, not all house artworks will be available on the visitor route.)
A Story of the Seasons - Pages from A Story of the Seasons, with stunning illustrations by Carolina Rabei, on display in large format along the East Lawn in the gardens.
Events:
Wednesday 3 June - Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Workshop
Saturday 6 June - Children’s illustration workshops with Carolina Rabei
Tuesday 9 and 30 June - BSL-interpreted Storytelling for under 5s
Saturday 20 June and 4 July - Themed family crafts
Wednesday 24 June - Richard Madden ‘Great British Journeys’ talk
11, 27 and 28 June and 9 and 11 July - Bonnets and Breeches Dance Society
13 to 14 June and 4 to 5 July - Second-hand Book Fair
Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June - Adventure Cinema
Wednesday 1 July - Canvas Work Bookmark Workshop
Friday 3 July - ‘From Chawton’ one-woman play in the house
Sunday 12 July - ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Duke’s Theatre on The Oval
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
Belton Estate has multiple accessible toilets including a changing places facility. The upper ground floor of the house is accessible by stairclimber but unfortunately the first floor can only be accessed by stairs. The garden display is accessed by largely flat surfaced paths.
- Meeting point
Please arrive at Belton as normal.
Upcoming events
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail at Belton
Unleash your energy on a Pokémon adventure this May half-term, celebrating the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Series.
Outdoor theatre - Romeo and Juliet
Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn. The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher.
Conservation and Care
Discover the various risks to the collection and the ways in which our expert team work to counter them.
Sunset Walks
Have you ever witnessed the sun setting from Bellmount, near Belton House? Why not join one of our Walk Leaders on a leisurely evening walk, and enjoy stunning views while learning about the local wildlife and history.