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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 |
*On Tuesdays and Wednesdays the mansion is also running bookable visits for Spotlight on Conservation. Discover more here: Visit the Mansion. Last entry to the mansion is 3.30pm. Please note, there may be a short wait for the mansion at busy periods. 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 |
Twelve 11kW electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park. Chargers can be accessed using mobile app, RFID card, or contactless payment device. Visit our EV charging provider RAW Charging’s website to download the app in advance of your visit. Available during property opening hours, please bring your own cables.
Electric vehicle charging point - more informationThe second-hand bookshop is open daily 10.30am - 4.30pm
Cycle parking is located outside the Information and Accessibility Hub.
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, the mansion, and Conservatory.
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
Mansion braille guide available upon request
Pre-book mobility scooters by calling 01476 566116
Located in the Information and Accessibility Hub. Please speak to a member of the team.
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. Electric vehicle charging points are now available. See “Facilities” for more information. Drivers will require their own cables to charge. Please be mindful that Belton village is not part of the National Trust 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
Cycle parking is in front of the Information and Accessibility Hub.
Follow National Route 15 through Grantham’s parks and along the canal. After you've cycled along Sedgwick Meadows and Wyndham Park, turn right onto Belton Lane, and follow the road until you arrive at Belton's historic entrance at Lion Gates. The South Drive offers a fantastic view of the parkland and the mansion as you journey towards the Information and Accessibility Hub, which can be found on the left past the car park. It takes around 15 mins to cycle from the centre of Grantham to Lion Gates.
Plan your route to Belton using the CycleStreets journey planner via the by bicycle link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come to a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it).
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. Please visit the Information and Accessibility Hub first to receive your free drink voucher. (Regular size drinks only, excluding luxury hot chocolates). Plan your journey by train, bus, bike or foot.
Take a look at the events we have coming up over the next few months.
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.
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 and plan your visit for Summer of Play.
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.
Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, is returning to Belton, bigger and better than ever before! Running 20 July - 1 September. Discover Belton’s Avenue of Adventure this summer 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 to competing in a hobby-horse race and building sandcastles.
For the first time ever, we’re hosting a Community Festival at Belton Estate to bring the local community together - running Sat 14 and Sun 15 Sep. We’re opening up access to art, heritage, and education, with a whole host of activities, talks and demonstrations running throughout the weekend. Discover more about what’s happening on your doorstep and feel inspired. Grab a treat from one of the food vendors while you explore the variety of stalls on the day. Complete with a bursting event schedule on the stage to keep you entertained and an array of activities over the weekend, there’s something for everyone. Includes free entry to Belton on these dates.
Spend time with our mansion team to see the conservation work they do to care for the collection. We’ll open a changing selection of rooms for this experience throughout the year. Running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Get outdoors on a 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.
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 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 and plan your visit 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. Over the summer months, Belton’s Pleasure Grounds are an idyllic spot for a stroll along winding paths surrounded by a range of seasonal wildflowers, taking in features such as the mirror pond and temple.
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.
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.
Summer of Play is returning to Belton, bigger and better than ever before! Summer of play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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.
Qualify to be a Junior Collections Assistant by training and completing work experience with our mansion team! A new interactive offer for children within the mansion running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer holidays.
Join one of our Walk Leader’s for a leisurely stroll through the park and chat about some of the nature and wildlife you may encounter. A brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in getting to know more about nature, wildlife and history.
Spend time with our mansion team to see the conservation work they do to care for the house and collection.
This classic river walk along the River Witham on Belton Estate, with its intimate scenery, woods, fields, wildlife and the river itself, provides the perfect excuse to leave the car and enjoy the wonderful backdrop of Belton Estate.
In collaboration with Belton Park Golf Club, we have been provided the opportunity to visit Villa Plantation, the Pond, and the ruins of the summer house. Why not join one of our rangers on this rare walk, as part of our community festival!
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.