Act of Remembrance Walk
Come and join our rangers on this Remembrance Day Walk, exploring local military history.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Come and join our rangers on this Remembrance Day Walk and enjoy a short tour of the WW1 Machine Gun Site, visit the Commonwealth War Graves at Londonthorpe, ascend Bellmount Tower to learn about its role in the war, and chat about the original Home of the RAF Regiment.
Itinerary: 0930 – Leave Londonthorpe Woods Car Park. 1040 – Arrive Londonthorpe Church – 2.5k. 1045 – Act of Remembrance Service. 1110 – Refreshments (Small donation to the church required). 1140 – Leave the Church and head towards Bellmount Tower – 1.6k. 1210 – Arrive and enter the Tower – 20-mins chat. 1230 – Leave Tower for hospital ruins – deer sanctuary - 1.7k. 1310 - Arrive Hospital ruins. 1330 - Arrive Londonthorpe Car Park 1k.
Belton Estate was vital for preparing the Armed Forces fighting skills. Two Units, in particular, were: the Machine Gun Corp (MGC) and the RAF Regiment.
Unlike the wilderness of Dartmoor or Catterick, Belton had its own challenges. Soldiers trained for a war and adapted for current operations. Combat skill proficiency and expertise can make the difference between winning and losing. Being the best was essential.
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
12+
- Meeting point
Please meet at Londonthorpe Woods Car Park. What Three Words: differ//resides//research
- What to bring and wear
Walking boots or walking shoes will be required. Wet weather clothing is advisable. Please bring some water.
- Accessibility
Grass, muddy, rutted paths, and sloping ground. There are two stiles to negotiate.
Upcoming events
An Introduction to Londonthorpe's Military History Guided Walk
A unique opportunity to discover the military history of Londonthorpe and Bellmount. Visit the war graves at Londonthorpe church and explore Bellmount Plantation to capture the scale of contribution to the WWI & WWII war time efforts.
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A crack has formed between our world and the spirit world, and all sorts of old folklore creatures have escaped. Download the Stranger Folk app and work together to close the gap between worlds as you explore the estate.
Belton Acorns
Bring your little ones (under 5s) to our Belton Acorns sessions! Enjoy learning about the beauty of Belton by engaging in crafts, play, song, and outdoor fun.
Morning Stroll at Belton
Join one of our Walk Leader’s for a leisurely stroll through the park and chat about some of the nature and wildlife you may encounter. A brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in getting to know more about nature, wildlife and history.