Forthcoming Events
Mansion Basement Open
Open 12:30-3:30 Wednesday -Sunday Normal Grounds Admission A rare opportunity to explore the once bustling but now forgotten, areas below stairs. And 'Belton that never was' an exhibition of drawings and plans for elaborate extensions, improvements and furnishings that never came to fruition.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
Open 12:30-3:30 Wednesday -Sunday Normal Grounds Admission A rare opportunity to explore the once bustling but now forgotten, areas below stairs. And 'Belton that never was' an exhibition of drawings and plans for elaborate extensions, improvements and furnishings that never came to fruition.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
Birds, Bugs, Bats & Beasties Trail
Family Fun trail in the gardens. Prizes for all junior participants. Normal Grounds Admission and £1.50 per trail. Also Mini-Beast themed activities in the Discovery Centre (12:30-4:30pm)
Saturday, May 24, 2008 to Sunday, June 01, 2008
Family Fun trail in the gardens. Prizes for all junior participants. Normal Grounds Admission and £1.50 per trail. Also Mini-Beast themed activities in the Discovery Centre (12:30-4:30pm)
Saturday, May 24, 2008 to Sunday, June 01, 2008
Portrait Detectives
Test your skills of Observation to see if you can uncover some of the stories behind the people in the portraits at Belton House. Accompanies 7-10 year olds. Normal House Admission + £2.50 per child Booking essential, telephone 01476 542974
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Test your skills of Observation to see if you can uncover some of the stories behind the people in the portraits at Belton House. Accompanies 7-10 year olds. Normal House Admission + £2.50 per child Booking essential, telephone 01476 542974
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The People Behind the Portraits
A rare opportunity to see a variety of personal items belonging to the Brownlow family displayed alongside their portraits. Normal House Admission.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 to Sunday, June 01, 2008
A rare opportunity to see a variety of personal items belonging to the Brownlow family displayed alongside their portraits. Normal House Admission.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 to Sunday, June 01, 2008
Have-a-go Archery
Join the Lionheart Company of Bowmen and have a go at Archery. £1.50 for six arrows Normal Grounds Admission applies
Saturday, June 07, 2008 to Sunday, June 08, 2008
Join the Lionheart Company of Bowmen and have a go at Archery. £1.50 for six arrows Normal Grounds Admission applies
Saturday, June 07, 2008 to Sunday, June 08, 2008
Kite Flying & Workshops with Manfred Kluge
Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, June 14, 2008 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, June 14, 2008 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
Lace Wars
Step back in time to the mid-18th century and the 1745 jacobite uprising. Don't miss the military skirmishes, drill displays and living history camp. Normal grounds Admission
Saturday, June 21, 2008 to Sunday, June 22, 2008
Step back in time to the mid-18th century and the 1745 jacobite uprising. Don't miss the military skirmishes, drill displays and living history camp. Normal grounds Admission
Saturday, June 21, 2008 to Sunday, June 22, 2008
Ultimate Tribute Night Open Air Concert
With the Bandit Beatles, Magic of ABBA & Killer Queen. An amazing night of terrific tributes with a firework finale. Big screen viewing - see the action close up Gates open for picnics 5pm; Concert starts 7.30pm Telephone 01476 566116 for more details Bookings & Credit Card Hotline 01909 511061
Friday, July 11, 2008
With the Bandit Beatles, Magic of ABBA & Killer Queen. An amazing night of terrific tributes with a firework finale. Big screen viewing - see the action close up Gates open for picnics 5pm; Concert starts 7.30pm Telephone 01476 566116 for more details Bookings & Credit Card Hotline 01909 511061
Friday, July 11, 2008
Japanese Painting Workshops
Learn new skills with acclaimed Japanese artist, Takumasa Ono. Adult £7, Child £3 Booking essential- telephone 01476 542974
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Learn new skills with acclaimed Japanese artist, Takumasa Ono. Adult £7, Child £3 Booking essential- telephone 01476 542974
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Afternoon Tea with the Head Gardener
A Tour of the Gardens followed by tea with our Head Gardener. Tickets £7.50 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Tour of the Gardens followed by tea with our Head Gardener. Tickets £7.50 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Japanese Painting Workshops
Learn new skills with acclaimed Japanese artist, Takumasa Ono. Adult £7, Child £3 Booking essential- telephone 01476 542974
Friday, July 25, 2008
Learn new skills with acclaimed Japanese artist, Takumasa Ono. Adult £7, Child £3 Booking essential- telephone 01476 542974
Friday, July 25, 2008
Paint the Garden
Re-create the beauty of Belton Garden in paint, pastel or crayon. Basic Materials supplied. All Welcome Normal Grounds Admission
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Re-create the beauty of Belton Garden in paint, pastel or crayon. Basic Materials supplied. All Welcome Normal Grounds Admission
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Open Air Theartre
Open Air Theatre with Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Advance Tickets; Adult £10, Child £7 Under 5's Free On the Day; Adult £11, Child £8, Under 5's Free Booking Advisable- Telephone 01476 566116
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Open Air Theatre with Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Advance Tickets; Adult £10, Child £7 Under 5's Free On the Day; Adult £11, Child £8, Under 5's Free Booking Advisable- Telephone 01476 566116
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Portrait Detectives
Test your skills of Observation to see if you can uncover some of the stories behind the portraits at Belton House. Accompanied 7-10 year olds. Normal House admission + £2.50 per child. Booking essential- Telephone 01476 542974
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Test your skills of Observation to see if you can uncover some of the stories behind the portraits at Belton House. Accompanied 7-10 year olds. Normal House admission + £2.50 per child. Booking essential- Telephone 01476 542974
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Hound of the Baskervilles Open-air Theatre
Open-air Theatre with Illyria. Advance tickets: Adult £10, Child £7, Under 5's free On the day; Adult £11, Child £8, Under 5's Free Booking Advisiable- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, August 22, 2008
Open-air Theatre with Illyria. Advance tickets: Adult £10, Child £7, Under 5's free On the day; Adult £11, Child £8, Under 5's Free Booking Advisiable- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, August 22, 2008
Bat Walk
Join the Lincolnshire Bat Group for an evening walk to discover the many fascinating varieties of Bats that frequent Belton at night. Bring a torch, Outdoor clothing and footwear with good grip essential. All proceeds to be split 50:50 with the Lincolnshrie Bat Group. Adult £7, Child £3.50. Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, September 05, 2008
Join the Lincolnshire Bat Group for an evening walk to discover the many fascinating varieties of Bats that frequent Belton at night. Bring a torch, Outdoor clothing and footwear with good grip essential. All proceeds to be split 50:50 with the Lincolnshrie Bat Group. Adult £7, Child £3.50. Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, September 05, 2008
Genealogy Day
With the National Society of Genalogists and the Greyhound Trust. Trace your family tree and enjoy other family history activities. Greyhounds feature in the Brownlow family crest- and appear as a motif on many places in the House and Garden. Visitors can meet the real thing and join 'Belton Bertie' (our mischievious Greyhound mascot) on our Family Fun Trails (plus 50p)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
With the National Society of Genalogists and the Greyhound Trust. Trace your family tree and enjoy other family history activities. Greyhounds feature in the Brownlow family crest- and appear as a motif on many places in the House and Garden. Visitors can meet the real thing and join 'Belton Bertie' (our mischievious Greyhound mascot) on our Family Fun Trails (plus 50p)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Carpet of Flowers
See a wonderful floral display being created by local school children and professional florists in the mansion chapel. Normal House Admission
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 to Sunday, September 21, 2008
See a wonderful floral display being created by local school children and professional florists in the mansion chapel. Normal House Admission
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 to Sunday, September 21, 2008
Attics & Basement Tour
Ever wondered what lies behind those mysteriously closed doors at National Trsut houses? This 1 hour tour reveals many of the secrets and surprises 'Behind the scenes' at Belton House. Please be aware there are many stairs involved in this tour. Adult £10, Child £5 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Ever wondered what lies behind those mysteriously closed doors at National Trsut houses? This 1 hour tour reveals many of the secrets and surprises 'Behind the scenes' at Belton House. Please be aware there are many stairs involved in this tour. Adult £10, Child £5 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Have-a-go Archery
Join the Lionheart Company of Bowmen and have a go at Archery. £1.50 for six arrows. Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, September 20, 2008 to Sunday, September 21, 2008
Join the Lionheart Company of Bowmen and have a go at Archery. £1.50 for six arrows. Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, September 20, 2008 to Sunday, September 21, 2008
Open Furniture Week
Come and admire the craftsmenship of some of Belton's finest furniture and see many fascinating but fragile family belongings that, for conservation reasons, are not normally on display. Normal House Admission.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 to Sunday, September 28, 2008
Come and admire the craftsmenship of some of Belton's finest furniture and see many fascinating but fragile family belongings that, for conservation reasons, are not normally on display. Normal House Admission.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 to Sunday, September 28, 2008
Portrait Detectives
Test your skills of observation to see if you can uncover some of the stroies behind the people in the portraits at Belton House. Accompanied 7-10 year olds Normal House admission + £2.50 per child Booking essential- Telephone 01476542974
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Test your skills of observation to see if you can uncover some of the stroies behind the people in the portraits at Belton House. Accompanied 7-10 year olds Normal House admission + £2.50 per child Booking essential- Telephone 01476542974
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Deer Park Walk
Join our Head Warden for a short guided walk through Belton Park. Meet in the Car Park Tickets £3 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Join our Head Warden for a short guided walk through Belton Park. Meet in the Car Park Tickets £3 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Hallowe'en Happenings
Wear your spookiest costume and join us for... 'Spoofs, Spooks, Skellingtons & Wellington' Family Fun trail in the Gardens (£1.50 per trail) Mask making and crafts in the Disovery Centre and Frightening Food in the Stables Restaurant Extra's for the weekends include: Fearsome face painting (£2) Spooking stories in the stables Fancy Dress competition in the stableyard Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, October 25, 2008 to Sunday, November 02, 2008
Wear your spookiest costume and join us for... 'Spoofs, Spooks, Skellingtons & Wellington' Family Fun trail in the Gardens (£1.50 per trail) Mask making and crafts in the Disovery Centre and Frightening Food in the Stables Restaurant Extra's for the weekends include: Fearsome face painting (£2) Spooking stories in the stables Fancy Dress competition in the stableyard Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, October 25, 2008 to Sunday, November 02, 2008
Putting the House to Bed
See the practical skills needed to care for the fine furniture and fragile furnishings. Includes tea and biscuits Adult £12 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
See the practical skills needed to care for the fine furniture and fragile furnishings. Includes tea and biscuits Adult £12 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Undressing Mr Darcy
Costumed presentation with the History Warderobe. Returning from a stroll about town, Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy prepares to undress... Every item of male attire reveals a great deal about the wearer... Is he a rake, Beau or a 'Pink of the ton'? (Nearly) all will be revealed as our historical costume expert takes off the layers before your very eyes! Tickets £16.50 for talk with a welcome drink £22.50 as above with afternoon tea following the talk. Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, November 07, 2008
Costumed presentation with the History Warderobe. Returning from a stroll about town, Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy prepares to undress... Every item of male attire reveals a great deal about the wearer... Is he a rake, Beau or a 'Pink of the ton'? (Nearly) all will be revealed as our historical costume expert takes off the layers before your very eyes! Tickets £16.50 for talk with a welcome drink £22.50 as above with afternoon tea following the talk. Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, November 07, 2008
Lecture Lunches
A series of lectures on varied topics each followed by a two course lunch. Selected Fridays in November & December. Programme available from August Telephone 01476 566116
Thursday, November 13, 2008 to Monday, December 29, 2008
A series of lectures on varied topics each followed by a two course lunch. Selected Fridays in November & December. Programme available from August Telephone 01476 566116
Thursday, November 13, 2008 to Monday, December 29, 2008
Traditional Christmas Craft Fayre
Enjoy tradtional craft demonstartions and purchase beautiful gifts. Traditional Christmas lunch available in the stables restaurant (12noon -2pm Counter services only) Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, November 15, 2008 to Sunday, November 16, 2008
Enjoy tradtional craft demonstartions and purchase beautiful gifts. Traditional Christmas lunch available in the stables restaurant (12noon -2pm Counter services only) Normal Grounds Admission
Saturday, November 15, 2008 to Sunday, November 16, 2008
Christmas carols in the marble Hall
Join us in these magnificent 17th century surroundings for carol singing, mulled wine and mice pies. Tickets; Adult £7.50, Child £7.50 (includes a visit & gift from Father Christmas) Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, December 05, 2008 to Saturday, December 06, 2008
Join us in these magnificent 17th century surroundings for carol singing, mulled wine and mice pies. Tickets; Adult £7.50, Child £7.50 (includes a visit & gift from Father Christmas) Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Friday, December 05, 2008 to Saturday, December 06, 2008
Christmas at Belton
See a selection of rooms in the house decorated in festive finery for a First World War Christmas. Join in Children's activities and meet Father Christmas(£3.50) includes gift). Enjoy a tradtional Christmas Lunch in the Stables Restaurant between 12 noon and 2pm (Counter Services Only) Open Saturday's & Sundays Normal Grounds Admission + Adult £1, NT members Free.
Saturday, December 06, 2008 to Sunday, December 21, 2008
See a selection of rooms in the house decorated in festive finery for a First World War Christmas. Join in Children's activities and meet Father Christmas(£3.50) includes gift). Enjoy a tradtional Christmas Lunch in the Stables Restaurant between 12 noon and 2pm (Counter Services Only) Open Saturday's & Sundays Normal Grounds Admission + Adult £1, NT members Free.
Saturday, December 06, 2008 to Sunday, December 21, 2008
Warden's Winter Walk
Blow away the Cobwebs with a short guided walk through Belton Park followed by Mulled wine and Mince Pies. Tickets £6.50 Booking Essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Blow away the Cobwebs with a short guided walk through Belton Park followed by Mulled wine and Mince Pies. Tickets £6.50 Booking Essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Winter Walk
A guided walk arround Belton's Parkland followed by Christmas Lunch in the Stables Restaurant. Tickets £22.50 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Sunday, December 21, 2008
A guided walk arround Belton's Parkland followed by Christmas Lunch in the Stables Restaurant. Tickets £22.50 Booking essential- Telephone 01476 566116
Sunday, December 21, 2008