Belvoir Castle & Gardens Friday 28th June

Belvoir Castle & Gardens Friday 28^th June 2024. The land at Belvoir was a gift from William the Conqueror to the family’s first recorded ancestor Robert de Todeni. One of his Norman barons, Robert de Todeni was William’s Standard Bearer in the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Crowning a hill, the Castle’s turrets and towers rise over the Vale of Belvoir like an illustration in a romantic fairy-tale. The name Belvoir – meaning ‘beautiful view’ in French, and pronounced today as ‘beaver’ – dates back to Norman times. Today, Belvoir Castle is said by experts to be one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in the country. In addition, the gardens have undergone several major changes over the centuries – the latest being a two-year restoration programme by the present Duchess to bring the lost plans of Capability Brown to fruition in 2016. For lovers of the outdoors, there are many new walks through the formal gardens on the castle terrace and into the woodland through the Japanese, Duchess’s and Hermit’s gardens.  The Duke’s Walk is three miles and allows you to take in all the gardens with stunning views. This trip offers coach, castle guided tour, Cream Tea and admission to the gardens. Price £49.00 per Person coach departs Stevenage at 10.00