Belvoir Castle is transformed into Christmas winter wonderland
Christmas activities take place at Belvoir Castle through to the end of December
Belvoir Castle has been transformed in a stunning version of a Christmas Carol as it hosts a range of festive activities and family fun.
Visitors can enjoy the Christmas programme from Saturday November 14 through to Wednesday December 30 with something promised for every generation.
Live musical performances from choirs and musicians will greet visitors as they arrive in the impressive entrance and each magnificent State Room will be uniquely styled and decorated for a family Christmas with the Duke & Duchess of Rutland.
The Belvoir Christmas experience will also include a magical Santa’s Grotto, a Search for Santa experience and a Christmas Mice Trail, which takes families through the castle searching for clues, with a prize waiting at the end.
The Christmas Wishing Tree is back by popular demand and this year there will also be a Christmas Bauble Shop installed in the Ballroom.
An impressive Belvoir Castle gingerbread installation will also be on display. Created by award-winning cake and sugar artist, Michelle Walters, the four-foot-wide confectionary replica was first unveiled last Christmas and will return with new features.
Jacob Hartwell, marketing manager at the castle, said: “Christmas is a very special time at Belvoir Castle.
“Seeing children’s faces light up as they walk into the Castle for the first time is so wonderful to see.
“The team work so hard to make sure that every little detail is perfect and there is something for everyone to enjoy.”
New for this year, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Belvoir Castle by Candlelight at a series of intimate evening events through December, featuring live music, as well as a glass of sparkling wine from the Belvoir Estate’s own vineyards.
Beyond the Castle, the Retail Village’s boutique shops offer the perfect opportunity to get some early Christmas gifts and festive treats.
The Belvoir Farm Shop will also be stocked with an array of Christmas goodies and luxury hampers, featuring produce grown and sourced from across the Belvoir Estate, including Belvoir Wine and Rare Breed meats.
Jacob added: “Whether you just want to pop down to do some Christmas shopping or make a day of it and soak up the atmosphere, we can’t wait to welcome you.”
Tickets for Deck the Halls are now available at belvoircastle.com, with prices starting at £27 for adults and £13.50 for children.
You can also enjoy Belvoir Castle by Candlelight for £40 per person, to include a mince pie and a glass of Belvoir Sparkling Wine.