‘Belvoir Castle’s breath-taking autumn day out is our family’s favourite place to visit’
Discover why Belvoir Castle is a must-visit for families this autumn, as praised by local mum Nikki Boulton.
A mum has praised a local tourist attraction as a ‘breath-taking, firm family favourite’ in rural Leicestershire.
It could be a great trip for families on the hunt for fun festive days outs in the run-up to Christmas holidays.
Nikki Boulton named Belvoir Castle as a top day out for her family, one of the region’s popular castles which is gearing up for a busy festive season.
Nikki, from Lincoln is a fan of Belvoir Castle and the fun-packed grounds.
Mum-of-two Nikki said: “Set within woodlands, the adventure playground is fantastic! Both my boys (4&7) can run wild, exploring all the areas while having the best time.
“From pretending to be pirates, running the ship to zooming down the slides chasing the monsters, they enjoyed hours of endless play.
“The castle grounds are breath-taking, even more so in autumn with all the trees changing colour making it a picturesque walk down all the lanes.
“It’s a firm family favourite place to visit, we can’t wait to head back.”
Located in rural Leicestershire’s Vale of Belvoir, Belvoir Castle has been the home to the Duke of Rutland’s family since 1067.
Pronounced ‘beaver’, its name means ‘beautiful view’ in French and the site dates back to Norman times.
The castle has ushered in a more affordable family saver booking scheme ahead of the Christmas opening, a system which a spokesperson for the castle said, is ‘first of its kind.’
It is designed to make visits more affordable and inclusive for families of all sizes this Christmas, which allows visitors to book together and save together — whether that family includes grandparents, carers, aunts, uncles, or friends.
By allowing groups to combine their tickets under a single “family” booking, visitors will automatically unlock tailored savings, no matter how their household is made up.
The Duchess of Rutland said: "This Christmas we wanted to do something special, this discount is our way of saying thank you to all our visitors. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Castle to experience and enjoy A Magical Night Before Christmas."
Jacob Hartwell is designer of the new system who said: "The Family Saver is all about pushing boundaries and modernising how heritage destinations connect with visitors. Using the latest tech and our custom-built booking journey, we’ve created a smarter, more flexible way for families and friends to plan their visit — one that fits real life, not outdated models.
“It’s about making Belvoir Castle more accessible, relevant, and dynamic than ever before and I’m incredibly proud to have developed it."
The system will debut for Belvoir Castle’s A Magical Night Before Christmas experience, taking place from 29 November to 30 December, making it easier than ever to plan a festive day out filled with twinkling lights, seasonal treats, and magical Castle experiences.
Highlights of the Christmas at Belvoir includes a 20ft tall Christmas tree named ‘The Wishing Tree’.
People are invited to hang a decoration bearing their very own Christmas wish, a heartfelt message to loved ones, hopes for the season, or dreams for the year ahead.
Through the festive period there will be Christmas carols sung by local school choirs and groups, performed on the special stage installed in The Ballroom.
A magical Santa’s Grotto will sit pride of place in The Old Kitchen where share their wish list and receive a gift from Santa.
For more information about Christmas at the castle click here: belvoircastle.com/christmas