Due to the current Covid-19 situation, many events locally have been cancelled in line with Government guidelines. What is listed here are options for distractions and diversions during this uncertain time. While we still can, let’s get out and enjoy the benefits getting out and about bring whilst being respectful and supportive of each other. We are all in this together, and together we will come out of this dark time. For absolute guarantees of the latest information please check with the individual business’ websites. Thank you.
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Belvoir Castle Open
Sun Jul 1 2
THE CASTLE
Choose from a guided tour of the state rooms with one of our knowledgeable Belvoir guides, or discover the wonders of Belvoir Castle for yourself on a free flow visit.
- Guided Castle tours start at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm and last 1-1½ hours. Tours do not need to be pre-booked, guides will be waiting at the time slots for visitors in the Pre-Guard Room.
- Free flow admission – anytime between 11.00am – 4.00pm, with our friendly Castle Guides on hand to answer your questions throughout your visit.
Please note that the last admission to the Castle is at 4.00pm, the Castle doors close at 5.00pm, and the Ticket Office gate is locked at 5.30pm.
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Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only).
You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the Castle and Ticket Office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass.
Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips. Tickets purchased can be used on any day the Castle is open. Why not pop in to the Engine Yard afterwards to browse the lovely shops and have some refreshments in the Fuel Tank restaurant.
| This year’s Belvoir Castle admission prices | Adults | Children(4-16) | Childrenaged 3 and under | Family(2 adults and 3 children) |
| Guided Castle tour and garden entry | £20 | £10 | FREE | £54 |
| Free flow Castle visit and garden entry | £18 | £9 | FREE | £50 |
| Garden entry only | £12 | £7 | FREE | £34 |
| Private quarters escorted tour, guided Castle tour and garden entry | £45 |
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18-19 July 2020
Celebrity gardeners, stunning show gardens and borders, specialist plant growers, expert talks and demos set in the beautiful Capability Brown designed landscape are all in store for the Belvoir Castle Flower & Garden Show 2020.
This year, children will also go free and the ticket price includes admission to the Castle Gardens.
Among the gardening celebrities lined up is BBC gardening presenter and designer Toby Buckland. In 2008 Toby won RHS Gold and Best in show for his Ethical Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World LIve. In 2009 he won the Environmental Award from the Garden Media Guild for a Gardeners’ World Special on peat in gardening.
The renowned floral designer Jonathan Moseley will be back doing his popular and entertaining demonstrations on both days. Since early childhood, a fascination with flowers and nature have inspired Jonathan to become one of the UK’s leading designers within the floral art world and he is very much in demand at all the leading flower shows.
A borders competition to help budding new garden designers and experts to show what they can achieve with plants is once again being sponsored by The London College of Garden Design and is a great way to discover new and upcoming designers.
Show organiser Andy Tudbury said “Now in our third year, we have a great show planned with all the most popular elements retained and some exciting new additions to the programme. It’s two days packed with inspiration and advice all in a stunning setting. It’s also better value than ever with early bird tickets giving a £5 saving on gate prices and kids going free.”
A popular feature is sure to be the Question Time slot where visitors can put their burning gardening questions to the expert panel.
Away from the talks, visitors can explore a full line up of exhibitors showing everything from garden furniture, sculpture artists, tools and crafts, as well as expert horticulturalists on hand to answer gardening questions.
Ticket prices on the gate are priced at £15 per adult, with accompanied children under 16 free. Ticket includes on site parking, admission to the event and Belvoir Castle garden.
The Festival organised by Halcyon Days Garden Events will be supporting the Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society, Perennial.
For more information and to buy tickets online, go to: www.belvoircastle.com/event/belvoir-castle-flower-garden-show
Link to tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belvoir-castle-flower-and-garden-show-tickets-77976360393?aff=ebdssbeac#
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For further information please contact: halcyondays.ge@gmail.com.
For further press info please contact Liz Bee (lizb@redbrickcommunications.com)
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Belvoir Castle Open
Sun Jul 2 6
THE CASTLE
Choose from a guided tour of the state rooms with one of our knowledgeable Belvoir guides, or discover the wonders of Belvoir Castle for yourself on a free flow visit.
- Guided Castle tours start at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm and last 1-1½ hours. Tours do not need to be pre-booked, guides will be waiting at the time slots for visitors in the Pre-Guard Room.
- Free flow admission – anytime between 11.00am – 4.00pm, with our friendly Castle Guides on hand to answer your questions throughout your visit.
Please note that the last admission to the Castle is at 4.00pm, the Castle doors close at 5.00pm, and the Ticket Office gate is locked at 5.30pm.
x
Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only).
You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the Castle and Ticket Office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass.
Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips. Tickets purchased can be used on any day the Castle is open. Why not pop in to the Engine Yard afterwards to browse the lovely shops and have some refreshments in the Fuel Tank restaurant.
| This year’s Belvoir Castle admission prices | Adults | Children(4-16) | Childrenaged 3 and under | Family(2 adults and 3 children) |
| Guided Castle tour and garden entry | £20 | £10 | FREE | £54 |
| Free flow Castle visit and garden entry | £18 | £9 | FREE | £50 |
| Garden entry only | £12 | £7 | FREE | £34 |
| Private quarters escorted tour, guided Castle tour and garden entry | £45 |
The Vale of Belvoir is a vibrant and lively area with a wealth of events ranging from brilliantly organised sporting events to food fayres and long-established music festivals. We spend a lot of time searching for events in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages and receive many contributions from the community and event organisers. If you have an event in Melton Mowbray or the surrounding area that you know about or are involved in running, please let us know and we’ll include it. There’s no charge for this and we are happy to support local events.
Please contact us if you would like to include anything on the events page.
As well as the events happening in Newark, Melton & Grantham, the busier towns of Nottingham, Leicester and Derby are also within an easy drive. Check our Facebook & Twitter pages for the very latest news.
Make sure you also check out the list of the area’s main attractions listed here. From beautiful National Trust properties to the thrill of skydiving centres, there really is something for everyone. There’s also a wealth of great quality local accommodation if you’re planning a longer stay.
