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Belton House
Exploration and relaxation for the whole family
Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS
Important notice
The gardens and outdoor adventure playground are closed today, Tuesday 5 December, due to wet weather and flooding.
Opening times for 6 December 2023
Asset Opening time House 11:00 - 15:30 Adventure playground 09:30 - 16:00 Garden 09:30 - 15:00 Park 09:30 - 16:00 Indoor play 09:30 - 16:00 Shop 10:00 - 16:00 Stables Café 10:00 - 16:00 Second-hand Bookshop 10:30 - 15:30 *Click on Things to See and Do/Visiting Belton House to book on our 'Spotlight on Conservation' mansion events running.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £17.60 £16.00 Child £8.80 £8.00 Family £44.00 £40.00 Single adult family £26.40 £24.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Book shop
The second-hand bookshop is open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm
Dogs
Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens, parkland, shops and the Stables Café. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the adventure playground, the indoor adventure play, and the mansion
Cafe
Shop
Car park
Toilet
Some uneven surfaces, shuttle service available. Accessible parking, mobility scooter and manual wheelchair hire. Accessible toilets. Sensory bags available at Visitor Reception to loan.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets can be found in the parkland toilets, the Stables Café, and the indoor play area
Powered mobility vehicle available
Pre-book mobility scooters by calling 01476 566116 ext.130
Braille (guide or menu)
Mansion braille guide available upon request
Ramped access/slopes
Ramped access in the Italian Gardens and gift shop
Designated parking
Designated mobility parking available close to visitor reception
Seating available
Accessible picnic benches in the gardens
Induction loop
Available in Visitor Reception
Steps/uneven terrain
The ground at Belton, due to its historic setting, can be uneven with cobbles and gravel paths
Level access to food outlet
Transfer available
A shuttle service is available around Belton, ask our team at Visitor Reception
Level access to shop
Wheelchairs available
Pre-book wheelchairs by calling 01476 566116 ext.130
Level access/terrain
Mixture of terrain due to Belton's historic setting
By road
Located just off the A607, Grantham to Lincoln road. Belton House is signposted from the A1. If travelling from Lincoln, take the second entry into the village. Belton House gates are the first exit on your right.
Parking: Parking is included in your entry fee, National Trust members park free. Accessible parking close to the reception building. Please be mindful that Belton village is not part of the National Trust Belton Estate. We politely ask that visitors don't park in the village, as this is a busy main road, and ask that drivers are respectful to the village residents. Please note: all visitors (including members) must obtain a ticket from visitor reception
Sat Nav: input Belton Village
By train
Belton’s nearest railway station is Grantham (3 miles away).
By bus
Regular buses, passing close to Grantham train station, run from Grantham to Lincoln (#1) and Grantham to Sleaford (#27) every day. The bus stop is located just outside the main entrance gates of Belton House.
By bicycle
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Planning your visit
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Belton car park project
There are works taking place at Belton as part of our car park project. Keep up-to-date with the developments here.
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Visiting Belton with your dog
Belton is a three pawprint rated place and offers plenty of opportunities for bounding, jumping and sniffing for dogs. With 1,300 acres to explore, come and join us for a wander with your four-legged friend.
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School and group visits to Belton
Ignite imaginations with school and group visits to Belton and explore the history, stories, collections and nature of this historic place.
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Venue hire
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Hire Belton's Bookable Spaces
Hold your parties, celebrations and functions in the Old School Village Hall at Belton, or discover more about Belton's bookable spaces.
Highlights
House
Belton is an exceptional example of Restoration architecture with a world-renowned library and collections of art, silver, and ceramics.
Garden
Belton’s formal gardens are of Dutch and Italian design, with cast-iron orangery and fountain. Pleasure gardens offer relaxing lakeside walks.
Parkland
Rich in wildlife, Belton Park covers around 1,300 acres with an ancient deer park, grazing sheep, ponds and woodland.
Outdoor Adventure Playground
Set within a historic wilderness and arboretum, Belton’s large adventure playground and miniature train rides promise hours of family fun.
Eating
The main Stables Café has indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a playground kiosk and seasonal ice cream parlour.
Shopping
Belton’s gift shop sells garden and homeware, plants, and a National Trust food range. There is a large second-hand bookshop.
Spotlight events
Christmas in the mansion
Come and celebrate your best-loved Christmas traditions with us and explore Belton’s mansion glittering in festive finery, from 25 Nov 2023 – 7 Jan 2024. Plan ahead now for Christmas 2023 – just remember to check back closer to the time for a full list of details.
Christmas at Belton
Look forward to some time together with loved ones, as you explore a magical trail with new lights for 2023. Tickets for Christmas at Belton are on sale. Book now to secure one of the popular weekend slots and look forward to a magical evening.
Things to see and do
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Visiting Belton House
Packed full of treasures, discover a mansion bursting with history. Belton's collection tells a story rich in global history and our future work will focus on bringing those stories to life.
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Exploring the estate at Belton
Explore 1,300 acres of parkland at Belton and find out more about the wildlife you may see along the way, including the herd of historic fallow deer.
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Visiting the gardens at Belton
Explore the gardens at Belton, including the Italian Garden, a Conservatory and a Dutch Garden with formal bedding schemes. Whatever time of year you visit, the shifting seasons provide a great variety of colour and wildlife to see.
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Family-friendly things to do at Belton
Explore our fun family day out ideas, including our indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground. Make the most of your day out with the kids at Belton.
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Christmas at Belton
Christmas at Belton is back for 2023! Surround yourself with sparkle, and book your tickets now for this unmissable outdoor experience.
Top trails
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Belton Pleasure Grounds Walk
Explore the Pleasure Grounds at Belton and get closer to nature via woodland paths that meander past unusual trees, water features, and follies.
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Belton Park walk
This circular walk at Belton Park passes key features of ancient woodland and the site of a deserted medieval village.
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Belton House Riverside walk
A short riverside walk along the River Witham in Belton Park. Lincolnshire.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and shopping at Belton
Rest and refuel in a historic setting or treat yourself to something special to take home. Find out about our dog-friendly café and other places to eat and shop.
Places to stay
No. 1 Belton
A pretty, detached cottage in Belton village, with the whole of the majestic Belton estate on your doorstep waiting to be explored.
Upcoming events
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Christmas in the mansion
Come and celebrate your best-loved Christmas traditions with us and explore Belton’s mansion glittering in festive finery, from 25 Nov 2023 – 7 Jan 2024.
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Belton Circular Walk - Parkland
Join one of our volunteer rangers and explore the wildlife and natural beauty of the Belton Estate. Stroll along the river, amble through the parkland and woodland areas on this scenic walk.
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Belton Acorns
Bring your little ones (under 5's) to our new Belton Acorns sessions! Enjoy learning about the beauty of Belton by engaging in crafts, play, song, and outdoor fun.
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The Christmas Adventures of Stanley Squirrel, by Under The Bed Theatre
Come and join Stanley Squirrel and his forest friends, as he gets ready for Christmas Day. Under The Bed Theatre are returning to Belton after sell out shows last year, with these interactive storytelling sessions full of festive fun!
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Dawn Chorus Guided Walk
Start the day a bit differently! Prior to the sun rising join us for an early morning meander, and learn about the habitat whilst watching the sunrise.
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Guided Hike
A monthly longer walk to explore Londonthorpe Woods, Bellmount and the surrounding area of Lincolnshire's rural countryside. This guided walk will include insights to the local history and the composition of the woodland.
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Belton to Bellmount Tower guided walk
Immerse yourself in the history of Bellmount and Belton House, on a guided walk that will take you through the East Avenue, and up and into the tower for unmissable views.
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Tree Identification Walk at Londonthorpe Woods
Learn how to identify common trees and find out why they are so important in an urban environment, while on a guided walk at Londonthorpe Woods. A family friendly and accessible route, where you'll learn about the woodland and it's hidden history.
About Belton House
Generations of the Brownlow family made their mark on Belton, commissioning the finest designers and craftsmen of their age to shape the estate we see today. The house and gardens showcase cutting edge design and innovation, from 17th century sash windows to a cast iron-framed orangery in the Italian Garden, made possible thanks to the Industrial Revolution. The interiors are equally impressive, with a dazzling collection of silver, porcelain, and a world-renowned library.
Today, Belton welcomes new generations to explore the ancient deer park, picnic in the pleasure grounds, or burn off energy in the National Trust's largest outdoor adventure playground.
History
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Belton House and the First World War
The Belton Estate played a significant supporting role in the First World War. Find out about the small town, with hospital and cinema, built for 20,000 men of Kitchener’s Army.
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Creative women of Belton
Learn about the history and work of the creative women who represent the spirit of Belton, and view their impressive work on your visit to the mansion.
Support us
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Volunteering and Community at Belton
Whether you're looking to help in the great outdoors, connect with the public or get up close and personal with Belton, there's lots of opportunities here. Or if you’re looking for a team building day and wish to support a charity at the same time, Belton is a great place to choose.
Art and collections
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Belton's collection
Take a closer look at 400 years of ambitious collecting, where treasures include English portraiture, Oriental ceramics and a restored lapis lazuli cabinet.
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Who was Richmond Barthé?
Richmond Barthé was an African American figurative artist practising from the 1930s to the 1980s. A rare oil on canvas portrait in the collection at Belton House, Lincolnshire, has recently been attributed to Barthé. The portrait offers new insight into a lesser-known aspect of his work and has served as a catalyst for exploring his story.
Our work
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Reconnecting Grantham to its historic landscape
In partnership with the Woodland Trust, we have exciting plans for Londonthorpe Woods and the eastern side of the Belton estate.
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Our work at Belton
Work at Belton uncovers stories from the past and preserves over 400 years of history, helping us to look after this special place for everyone, for ever.
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Belton's Stables project
This project uncovered many secrets held by Belton’s Grade I listed Stables and restored this special piece of history for everyone to enjoy.