The present Belvoir Castle was completed in the early 19th century, it is the fourth castle built on this site since Norman times, the previous buildings suffered during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and a fire in 1816.
To find out more about this beautiful castle and gardens visit the
Belvoir Castle website.
May 2008

To see a map of the area click here

  Woodland view below the castle

  Ciber statues of 1680, some of the oldest statuary in the country
 placed by the 5th Duchess.

  Pond in the statue garden

  Statue looking towards a summer house

Hosta's are the theme in this part of the garden

Rhododendrons

  Path from the Statue garden leading to the Rose garden

  View from a window in the summer house

  Belvoir Castle

Steps leading to the Rose Garden

 Chinese Horse, presented to the 5th Duke
 by Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane in 1851.

Fountain in the Rose Garden

Old Father Time

Path from the Rose Garden leading to the castle

Peacock display

The name Belvoir meaning beautiful view in French
 but pronounced by English as 'Beaver'.

Views of the castle

Duchess's Garden, woodland paths lead you through this secret valley garden.

The Rustic Summer House in the Duchess's Garden dating from 1800

Pond in the Duchess's Garden

Rhododendron, The Duchess's Garden

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