From the youngest toddlers to the most mature seniors, and those with little painting experience to amateur and professional artists - come and paint the gardens at Belton!
Taking Place at 9am on the first Saturday of the month at Belton House, Belton Estate, Grantham, NG32 2LS.
Join one of our garden volunteers for an introduction to the formal gardens, and hear about the history of the Italian and Dutch Gardens. Discover how they were used and enjoyed by the Brownlow family, and the changes they made to these formal spaces over time. Running every first and third Friday of the month. Please note, this tour may be cancelled in very bad weather. Free (Admission applies), but donations welcome. Well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome. Booking not needed.
Join one of our garden volunteers for an introduction to the formal gardens, and hear about the history of the Italian and Dutch Gardens. Discover how they were used and enjoyed by the Brownlow family, and the changes they made to these formal spaces over time. Running every first and third Friday of the month. Please note, this tour may be cancelled in very bad weather. Free (Admission applies), but donations welcome. Well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome. Booking not needed.
Our Woods and Parkland rides are supported by qualified British Cycling Ride Leaders who will meet you in Wyndham Park, Grantham and guide you at a safe and leisurely pace through Queen Elizabeth Park, through Sunningdale and onto the new cycle/footpath up to The Woodland Trust’s Londonthorpe Woods. After a short break to introduce this beautiful woodland amenity, we will make our way along 5 Gates Lane and on to the Belton Estate. We will be granted special entry to the estate where we will stop for refreshments including a complimentary hot drink* from Belton Estate NT. Once rested, we will continue through the private parkland until we reach the Lion Gates. It is here that we join Belton Lane for a short stretch of road riding until we reach the shared path back to Wyndham park. If you still have space, you can have a coffee with new found friends in the Wyndham Park Tea Rooms. Details of others and other local rides can be found on the Let's Ride website at https://www.letsride.co.uk * Regular size drinks only, excluding luxury hot chocolates.
Our Woods and Parkland rides are supported by qualified British Cycling Ride Leaders who will meet you in Wyndham Park, Grantham and guide you at a safe and leisurely pace through Queen Elizabeth Park, through Sunningdale and onto the new cycle/footpath up to The Woodland Trust’s Londonthorpe Woods. After a short break to introduce this beautiful woodland amenity, we will make our way along 5 Gates Lane and on to the Belton Estate. We will be granted special entry to the estate where we will stop for refreshments including a complimentary hot drink* from Belton Estate NT. Once rested, we will continue through the private parkland until we reach the Lion Gates. It is here that we join Belton Lane for a short stretch of road riding until we reach the shared path back to Wyndham park. If you still have space, you can have a coffee with new found friends in the Wyndham Park Tea Rooms. Details of others and other local rides can be found on the Let's Ride website at https://www.letsride.co.uk * Regular size drinks only, excluding luxury hot chocolates.
Led by experienced ride leaders, these rides are a great way to explore new places and to meet new people who enjoy cycling. Book a series of dates in July and August on the website. Cycle from Wyndham Park, through Queen Elizabeth Park, Londonthorpe Woods and on to Belton Estate. Qualified British Cycling Ride Leaders will meet you in Wyndham Park and guide you at a safe and leisurely pace through Queen Elizabeth Park, through Sunningdale and onto the new cycle/footpath up to Londonthorpe Woods. After a short break to introduce this beautiful woodland amenity, you will make your way along 5 Gates Lane and on to the Belton Estate. Here you will stop for refreshments and be treated to a short talk about the estate. Once rested, you will continue through the parkland and retrace your path back to Wyndham Park. Your leaders are fully trained and qualified through British Cycling, and above all friendly. They will take all reasonable steps to ensure your, and the public's, safety especially on road sections and we never leave anyone behind. Some of the route is on slightly bumpy gravel so thin road tyres are not ideal. Please arrive on time to […]
Bellmount Tower will be open for you to explore and discover more about its history. Enjoy fantastic views across the countryside - make sure to bring your camera! The Tower will be open for 2 hours, visit the website for more information, and you're welcome to drop in to wander. You don't need to book. Parking is free of charge at Bellmount Tower. No dogs allowed.
Summer of Play is returning to Belton, bigger and better than ever before! Summer of play is sponsored by Starling Bank. Discover Belton’s Avenue of Adventure this summer on the East Lawn and set off on a journey to explore some of the countries the Brownlow’s visited. Enjoy playful and interactive activities, from designing your own Chinese Wallpaper and competing in a hobby-horse race, to dressing up and strutting your stuff on a catwalk. Offering a calm space, head inside our under-the-sea inspired sensory tent in the garden to enjoy some sensory play. We’re bringing the seaside to the Estate Yard, with ‘Belton-on-Sea’, next to the ice-cream parlour! After building sandcastles, head to the work zone to build miniature versions of the mansion with ‘Building Belton’. That's not all - Inspire+ will be returning on Fridays throughout the school holidays to run sport sessions on the oval. There will also be a programme of crafts, yoga, Belton Boogie, and pop-up sessions held by our knowledgeable garden, ranger, and house teams. We’ll be releasing a calendar in July to help you see what’s running when! Keep an eye on our social media for more details to be released throughout the run-up.
Join one of our garden volunteers for an introduction to the formal gardens, and hear about the history of the Italian and Dutch Gardens. Discover how they were used and enjoyed by the Brownlow family, and the changes they made to these formal spaces over time. Running every first and third Friday of the month. Please note, this tour may be cancelled in very bad weather. Free (Admission applies), but donations welcome. Well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome. Booking not needed.
Join one of our garden volunteers for an introduction to the formal gardens, and hear about the history of the Italian and Dutch Gardens. Discover how they were used and enjoyed by the Brownlow family, and the changes they made to these formal spaces over time. Running every first and third Friday of the month. Please note, this tour may be cancelled in very bad weather. Free (Admission applies), but donations welcome. Well-behaved dogs on short leads welcome. Booking not needed.
Bring your little ones (under 5's) to our Belton Acorns sessions! Enjoy learning about the beauty of Belton by engaging in crafts, play, song, and outdoor fun. There will be a varied programme of activities to get involved with. Sessions will be based around the seasons and highlight elements of Belton that shine. Sessions will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. There will be two sessions each day, running at 10am and 11.15am. Duration: 45 minutes. No pre-booking required. You can sign up for the sessions when you arrive at Visitor Reception on the day. Free event (Admission applies)
