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Exploration and relaxation for the whole family
Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS
Asset | Opening time |
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House | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Adventure playground | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Garden | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Park | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Indoor play | 09:30 - 17:30 |
Shop | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Stables Café | 09:30 - 17:00 |
Second-hand Bookshop | 10:30 - 16:30 |
Last entry to the mansion is 3.30pm. Please note, there may be a short wait for the mansion at busy periods. *On Tuesdays and Wednesdays the mansion is open for Spotlight on Conservation only. Please note, Belton may have to close at short notice due to high winds or extreme weather conditions.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £19.80 | £18.00 |
Child | £9.90 | £9.00 |
Family | £49.50 | £45.00 |
Single adult family | £29.70 | £27.00 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £16.50 | £15.00 |
Child | £8.30 | £7.50 |
Family | £41.30 | £37.50 |
Single adult family | £24.80 | £22.50 |
The second-hand bookshop is open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm
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
Some uneven surfaces, shuttle service available. Accessible parking, mobility scooter and manual wheelchair hire. Accessible toilets. Stairclimber available in the mansion to upper ground floor, visitors will need to transfer into this facility.
Accessible toilets can be found in the parkland toilets, the Stables Café, and the indoor play area
Pre-book mobility scooters by calling 01476 566116
Mansion braille guide available upon request
Ramped access in the Italian Gardens and gift shop
Designated mobility parking available close to visitor reception
Accessible picnic benches in the gardens
Available in Visitor Reception
Stairclimber available to the upper ground floor of the mansion. Visitors will need to be able to transfer into the stairclimber, and then back into a National Trust wheelchair. Manual wheelchairs are offered in the mansion, but we are unable to accommodate mobility scooters. There are stairs to the upper ground floor and first floor.
The ground at Belton, due to its historic setting, can be uneven with cobbles and gravel paths
A shuttle service is available around Belton, ask our team at Visitor Reception
Mixture of terrain due to Belton's historic setting
Pre-book wheelchairs by calling 01476 566116
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's 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.
Sat Nav: input Belton Village.
Belton’s nearest railway station is Grantham (3 miles away). There are direct trains to Grantham from: Peterborough, Nottingham and Doncaster (about 30 mins), Leeds and London Kings Cross (about 60 mins). Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey
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. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey
National Route 15 runs through Grantham’s parks and along the canal. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink when arriving by train, bus or bike, with a valid train or bus ticket or bike helmet. (Regular size drinks only, excluding luxury hot chocolates). Plan your journey by train, bus, bike or foot at Good Journey
Works took place between July 2023 - March 2024 on a new all-weather car park project at Belton. Discover more about the project here.
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.
Ignite imaginations with school and group visits to Belton and explore the history, stories, collections and nature of this historic place.
Hold your parties, celebrations and functions in the Old School Village Hall at Belton, or discover more about Belton's bookable spaces.
Belton is an exceptional example of Restoration architecture with a world-renowned library and collections of art, silver, and ceramics.
Belton’s formal gardens are of Dutch and Italian design, with cast-iron conservatory and fountain. Pleasure gardens offer relaxing lakeside walks.
Rich in wildlife, Belton Park covers around 1,300 acres with an ancient deer park, grazing sheep, ponds and woodland.
Set within a historic wilderness and arboretum, Belton’s large adventure playground and miniature train rides promise hours of family fun.
The main Stables Café has indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a playground kiosk and seasonal ice cream parlour.
Belton's shop sells a wide range of products including homeware, toys, food, gardening, plants and locally sourced products. There is also a large second-hand bookshop.
The popular Spotlight Sessions at Belton are returning for 2024! Spend time with our mansion team to see the conservation work they do while the mansion is closed to free flow visitors. We’ll open a changing selection of rooms for this experience throughout the year. Running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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. Discover more here.
Get outdoors on a winter wander and explore the park and gardens at Belton or venture to Bellmount and Londonthorpe Woods. We have a variety of guided walks to book onto, so whether you're looking for a wander to soothe the soul or learn more about this area's military history, there's something for everyone. Book your space now.
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 this May Half Term, and plan ahead for Summer of Play.
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 this May Half Term, and plan ahead for Summer of Play.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas at Belton 2024 is on sale now! Book your tickets for this unmissable outdoor experience and look forward to some time together with friends and family.
Explore the Pleasure Grounds at Belton and get closer to nature via woodland paths that meander past unusual trees, water features, and follies. During the early part of the year, the Pleasure Grounds are carpeted in swathes of daffodils, pale yellow primroses, delicate blue scilla and bluebells.
This circular walk at Belton Park passes key features of ancient woodland and the site of a deserted medieval village.
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.
A pretty, detached cottage in Belton village, with the whole of the majestic Belton estate on your doorstep waiting to be explored.
The popular Spotlight Sessions at Belton have returned! Spend time with our mansion team to see the conservation work they do while the mansion is closed to free flow visitors.
Join one of our garden volunteers for an introduction to the formal gardens, and hear about the history of the Italian and Dutch Gardens.
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!
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.
Have you ever witnessed the sun setting from Bellmount, near Belton House? Why not join one of our Walk Leaders on a leisurely evening walk, and enjoy stunning views while learning about the local wildlife and history.
Explore Belton through the lens of your camera and join our photography expert for the day on this workshop taking place within the Fishing Lodge in the gardens.
Go on a spring adventure at Belton as bright seasonal colours return to the formal garden and pleasure grounds or head out into the parkland to explore over 1300 acres. Discover a new bird-spotting station or enjoy a family trail within the mansion.
Leave the car at home and ride to your local woodland! Explore the cycle track connecting Grantham to Londonthorpe Woods on this free event.
Generations of the Brownlow family made their mark on Belton, commissioning the finest designers and craftsmen of their age to shape Belton Estate. The house and gardens showcase cutting edge design and innovation, from 17th century sash windows to a cast iron-framed conservatory in the Italian Garden, made possible thanks to the Industrial Revolution.
Belton House contains impressive art, silver, and porcelain collections, as well as a world-renowned library. Outside there is a deer park, pleasure grounds, and formal gardens of Dutch and Italian design.
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.
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.
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 Belton House.
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.
Take a closer look at 400 years of ambitious collecting, where treasures include English portraiture, Oriental ceramics and a restored lapis lazuli cabinet.
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.
In partnership with the Woodland Trust, we have exciting plans for Londonthorpe Woods and the eastern side of the Belton Estate.
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.
This project uncovered many secrets held by Belton’s Grade I listed Stables and restored this special piece of history for everyone to enjoy.
Everyone needs nature, now more than ever. Donate today and you could help nature flourish and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your continued support.