Aug. 31, 2024 to Sept. 1, 2024

Concerts at the Engine Yard

Name: Concerts at the Engine Yard
Start: 2024-08-31T00:00:00Z
End: 2024-09-01T23:59:00Z
Location: Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle

Celebrate Nature’s Beauty at the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST – SUNDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER Nestled in the stunning grounds of Belvoir Castle, our event promises a delightful experience for garden enthusiasts, families, and anyone looking to enjoy a beautiful day out. Event Highlights Show Borders: Marvel at the creativity and talent of top garden designers as they showcase their exquisite Show Borders. Discover new ideas and get inspired for your own garden projects. Belvoir Behind The Scenes: Explore Belvoir’s stunning Capability Brown parkland with guided tours in areas usually off limits to the general public, including the estate’s own vineyard. . Head Gardener: Ask advice and chat with Belvoir’s Head Gardener in charge of the Castle’s stunning gardens. Food and Drink: Savour delicious food and drink from Belvoir Castle’s own eateries and pop ups. There’s something to suit every palate. Special Guest Talks: Gain valuable insights and gardening tips from our special guests, renowned horticultural and floral experts David Domoney and Jonathan Moseley. Don’t miss their engaging and informative talks! Plan Your Visit Whether you’re an avid gardener or simply looking for a lovely day out, the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show has something for everyone. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, pick up new plants, enjoy delicious food, and be inspired by the best in the gardening world. We look forward to welcoming you to the Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show, where gardens come to life!

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Ticketed event FROM £15.00

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BELVOIR CASTLE

Ascend to Belvoir's cloud-capped towers and airy terraces, where centuries of history unfold. Take in the regal Elizabeth Saloon, wander through the poetic Capability Brown landscapes, before concluding your journey at the Engine Yard, where the estate’s industrious past meets the artistry of modern craftsmanship.

Belvoir Castle

The current Belvoir Castle was completed in 1832 by John Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland and his wife Lady Elizabeth Howard, who moved to Belvoir from Castle Howard in 1799. That castle was by no means the first on the site. There has been a castle on the site at Belvoir since the Norman Conquest, when William the Conqueror’s standard bearer Robert de Todeni was given the land by the king.

By 1464, the first castle, in a motte and bailey design, was more or less in ruins, wrecked by the Wars of the Roses, and 60 years later it was reconstructed in a medieval design for Sir Thomas Manners, later 1st Earl of Rutland, in whose family it has remained ever since. James VI came to this new Belvoir in 1612, and later, during the Civil War, Charles I stayed at Belvoir, before the house was razed to the ground by parliamentarians.

By 1668, a new house had been built at Belvoir by the architect John Webb for John Manners, 8th Earl of Rutland, but this only lasted just over a century before the 5th Duke and Duchess of Rutland began yet another building project, with the architect James Wyatt in charge of what was planned as a romantic Gothic building. This was almost complete when in 1816 the house caught fire, with the loss of most of the new build and many of the pictures. The castle was rebuilt again to the same designs and completed – for the final time – in 1832, with the architect Sir James Thornton at the helm.

Today, the house and its 16,000-acre estate is run by Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland who, in 2016, embarked upon a two-year restoration programme to bring the lost plans of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown to fruition. Belvoir remains the seat of the Duke of Rutland and home to his five children.