“THE FABULOUS 14th CENTURY” by Courtney Finn

The Tasting Lodge Café and Wine Shop at Hanwell Wine Estate is open on Fridays & Saturdays offering teas, coffee, cake and wine in a child and dog friendly environment with great outdoor seating and beautiful Notts Countryside views.

Take the Vineyard and Natures Self Guided Trail, an easy 30 mins 1km wander around the vineyard and down to the lake. Then relax whilst the children play and you take in the views.

Cafes & Tea Rooms in the Vale of Belvoir

Days out in the Vale of Belvoir

All parkruns start at 9am sharp and run year round unless the UK's somewhat ridiculous weather puts a halt to proceedings.

Events are free but you need to register at parkrun.co.uk before you run.

Grantham
The event takes place at Belton House, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LS. See Course page for more details.

Melton Mowbray
The event takes place at Melton Country park, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX. See Course page for more details.

Newark
The event takes place in Sconce and Devon Park, Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AU. See Course pagefor more details.

Colwick Park, Nottingham
It's run in Colwick Country Park. See Course page for more details.

Rushcliffe Park, West Bridgford
It's run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. See Course page for more details.

Clumber Park, Nottingham
The event takes place in Clumber Park, approximately 4 miles south of Worksop, Nottinghamshire. See Course page for more details.

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.

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Junior Parkrun

The Tasting Lodge Café and Wine Shop at Hanwell Wine Estate is open Fridays & Saturdays offering teas, coffee, cake and wine in a child and dog friendly environment with great outdoor seating and beautiful Notts Countryside views.

Take the Vineyard and Natures Self Guided Trail, an easy 30 mins 1km wander around the vineyard and down to the lake. Then relax whilst the children play and you take in the views.

Cafes & Tea Rooms in the Vale of Belvoir

Days out in the Vale of Belvoir

Get busy exploring the world of time and space with hands-on activities on Time Travel Saturday.

Explore techniques to used to measure time and space in Newton's time. Tell the time, observe space, make planispheres and paper sundials. Follow the free Time Travel Trail before or after the session.

£2 per child. Normal admission applies.

Booking advisable. Contact the office on woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01476 860338

See the Manor from a 17th century perspective and explore time and space in the past, present and future. Activities include a free trail, children's workshops, talks, dancing and more.

Step back in time to experience a taste of what life was like for Isaac Newton growing up and living at the Manor in the 17th century.

There's something to suit all ages. Future Newtons can follow the Time Travel Trail and get busy investigating time and space in the workshops. Booking advisable. Older time travellers (recommended 12+) can join one of the talks on time, gravity and space.

Free event. Normal admission applies. Plese note there is £2 charge for children's workshops and donations for talks gratefully received.

Access to the house is via timed entry which can be booked on arrival or 24 hours before online.

Contact the office on woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01476 860338 with any queries or to book children's workshops.

More attractions in the Vale of Belvoir

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

The peaceful setting of Belton Park holds many hidden secrets and is home to a host of wildlife. Join this volunteer-led 2-mile walk across the estate to discover many of the stories from Belton’s history and find out about the work we do to care for this special place.

Tickets are limited and must be booked and collected from the Information Point, next to our Visitor Reception Building.

Free event, normal admission applies.

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

The peaceful setting of Belton Park holds many hidden secrets and is home to a host of wildlife. Join this volunteer-led 2-mile walk across the estate to discover many of the stories from Belton’s history and find out about the work we do to care for this special place.

Tickets are limited and must be booked and collected from the Information Point, next to our Visitor Reception Building.

Free event, normal admission applies.

If you didn't expect to find great shopping in the Vale of Belvoir, prepare to be amazed!

From glorious garden centres to unique antiques and collectables via delicious food, there's not much you can't find.

Check out some of the best on offer here. 

We're celebrating our Moon in UN World Space Week.

How much do you really know about our natural satellite? Unravel the mysteries of the Moon and expand your lunar knowledge!

£2 per child. Normal admission applies.

Booking advisable.
Contact the office on woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk or 01476 860338 to reserve a place.

National Trust Images / Paul Harris

You loved us so much we're coming right back. Dawn or Dusk Run – in association with Notts Women Runners - for those who start early or finish late. Four events in one day. You choose your challenge!

Sunday 6th October 2019 – Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottinghamshire.

Dawn or Dusk is your chance to run or walk at a time of day that suits you. Join us as the sun rises or, if you prefer, as it starts to set. If you really want to put yourself to the test you can take on both, or even all four events in the day!
Everyone taking part will receive an official Dawn or Dusk t-shirt to run in. There is no timing and no bib numbers. This is all about being active with other like-minded people. There’ll also be a great medal for each category. So whether you like to start early or finish late, Dawn or Dusk has something for you. The event is suitable for all of the family as the 5K can be walked.

For more sporting events in 2019 click here

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

The peaceful setting of Belton Park holds many hidden secrets and is home to a host of wildlife. Join this volunteer-led 2-mile walk across the estate to discover many of the stories from Belton’s history and find out about the work we do to care for this special place.

Tickets are limited and must be booked and collected from the Information Point, next to our Visitor Reception Building.

Free event, normal admission applies.

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

The peaceful setting of Belton Park holds many hidden secrets and is home to a host of wildlife. Join this volunteer-led 2-mile walk across the estate to discover many of the stories from Belton’s history and find out about the work we do to care for this special place.

Tickets are limited and must be booked and collected from the Information Point, next to our Visitor Reception Building.

Free event, normal admission applies.

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

The peaceful setting of Belton Park holds many hidden secrets and is home to a host of wildlife. Join this volunteer-led 2-mile walk across the estate to discover many of the stories from Belton’s history and find out about the work we do to care for this special place.

Tickets are limited and must be booked and collected from the Information Point, next to our Visitor Reception Building.

Free event, normal admission applies.

Are you up for the challenge?

Join the play team in Belton's outdoor adventure playground as they challenge families to complete a different #50things activity every Friday during the school holidays.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply.

Belton House is one of the many attractions in the Vale of Belvoir. To see the full list click here.

Established in 1982, The Worksop Halloween Half Marathon (also known as ‘the scenic one’) takes place on the last Sunday in October every year.  The course runs largely through Clumber Park, which provides beautiful scenery and is perfect for spectators to support their family and friends along the route. This is a hugely popular event so book now to avoid disappointment!

Meet Belton’s ranger team and find out about their work across the parkland during this 2-mile walk.

The peaceful setting of Belton Park holds many hidden secrets and is home to a host of wildlife. Join this volunteer-led 2-mile walk across the estate to discover many of the stories from Belton’s history and find out about the work we do to care for this special place.

Tickets are limited and must be booked and collected from the Information Point, next to our Visitor Reception Building.

Free event, normal admission applies.

Watch out for Witches this Halloween at Belvoir Castle

28-31 October 2019

Are you ready for tricks and treats this Halloween?

Enjoy a fantastic family-fun frightfest as Belvoir Castle opens its doors to those brave enough to enter!

Dare to climb the haunted hill to the Castle

Cuddle around a crone’s cauldron in Belvoir Castle’s Dooms

Hear how the real Witches of Belvoir came to a sticky end

Explore the Castle, search for clues, complete your special spooky spell and receive rewards

Become a fully fledged member of the Belvoir Wizards and Witches Club.

You’ll meet guides dressed in spectacular Halloween costumes, carve pumpkins in the Castle’s kitchens and enjoy Halloween-themed refreshments.

Tickets
£10 per child – includes pumpkin
£18 adult

More details
https://www.belvoircastle.com/event/halloween-at-belvoir-castle/

This is a free event, but pre-booking is required via the booking link or by calling 0344 249 1895.

This exclusive 10K walk will guide you across the wider Belton estate, taking in Belton Park, Londonthorpe, Alma Woods and Bellmount Tower.

Explore Belton’s historic landscape, encounter some of the area's wildlife and discover many of its hidden stories from the past.

Please meet your walk leader at Woodland Trust's Londonthorpe Woods Carpark, NG31 9SL, signposted from Londonthorpe Lane.

The 10K walk includes undulating grass paths that are uneven in places, some areas may be muddy and a steep uphill climb to Alma & Bellmount Woods. This walk is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Please bring suitable sturdy walking boots and dress for the weather. Please note that the walk may be cancelled in high winds or other extreme weather conditions, such as heavy snow.

As this walk includes passing through Belton's deer sanctuary, unfortunately dogs are not welcome on this walk. Livestock, including the historic deer herd, will be grazing in fields.

Our night run starts and finishes at one of Rutland's most iconic landmarks, Normanton Church. It will be beautifully illuminated making it visible throughout the whole course. The route is completely traffic free, on well maintained footpaths. Feel free to run or walk the route. This event is open to all abilities. You don't always need to race, you can come and enjoy the atmosphere.
The route will be subtly illuminated throughout.

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One of the largest UK chocolate festivals.

All things chocolate, even choc pizza, beer and kebabs... chocolate pancakes, ice cream, cakes, donuts, marshmallows, hot chocolate, biscuits, patstries, liqueurs, brownies, tarts, puddings. Plus a Spirits Hall, talks, tastings & also workshops to make your own chocolates.

Making a weekend of it? Check out local accommodation here.

More events in Melton Mowbray and the Vale of Belvoir.

DECEMBER 13TH, 14TH & 15TH Melton Christmas Folk Trail - A feast of music, dance, street entertainment, session and sing around, attracting musicians nationwide and filling 15 venues. Venue: Melton town centre