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We provide information about the Vale of Belvoir and are a guide to business, leisure and tourism in both the Vale of Belvoir and England's smallest county Rutland. A directory and guide for local residents, tourists and visitors alike to find information about business and services that are available in the Vale of Belvoir and Rutland. Listed are places to visit, like the tourist attractions of Belvoir Castle and Rutland Water, along with helping you to find where the best accommodation is, for hotels near Belvoir Castle and simple but good bed and breakfast on offer in both areas.
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A little about the Vale of Belvoir and Belvoir Castle the home of the Duke of Rutland.
The name Belvoir means "beautiful view".and the place dates back to Norman times and is linked with a lot of history regarding the area because of Belvoir Castle being the home of the Duke of Rutland and the Castle being its focal point. The Castle is open to the public and you can see the major works of art that are on display and the famous Belvoir paintings. More and more people are visiting the Vale of Belvoir enjoying the walks, and staying in award winning hotels near Belvoir Castle, enjoying the countryside, fishing in Belvoir lakes and discovering the Vale's true potential of being a somewhat un discovered part of the English countryside. People now hire Belvoir Castle for weddings and come to see pop concerts with the likes of Mcfly and Jules Holland playing live in the park. A lot of major events now take place at the castle like the Belvoir firework championships event, the steam rally, historic car meetings, along with the CLA game fair when it is being held at the Castle.Belvoir Castle is an ideal place for weddings.
The Vale of Belvoir, who is in the Vale?
The Vale covers a vast area of towns and villages and many claim to be in the Vale of Belvoir some are in no doubt due to the ending for example, Whatton in the Vale, the debate will run and run, however if you come from Melton Mowbray down the Vale to the villages of Scalford, Eastwell, Eaton, Long Clawson, Hose, Stathern, Harby, Colston Bassett, Owthorpe, Cotgrave on to the Cropwells, Bishop and Butler, Tithby, Langar to Bingham and across to Scarrington, Orston, Thoroton, Flintham, Elston, Flawborough,Aslockton, Whatton, Elton, Sutton, sorry Sutton cum Granby to some! Granby, Staunton, Plungar, back to Barkston, Redmile, Belvoir, Woolsthorpe by Belvoir, Knipton, Harston, Croxton Kerrial, Branston, Denton, and Bottesford, there are a lot more villages, these are just a small selection. With large towns like Grantham, Newark, Stamford and Oakham on its boarders there is lots to see and do if you are in the area of the Vale of Belvoir. See places to visit in the Vale of Belvoir.
Places to visit near Belvoir Castle.
When in the area people who visit Belvoir Castle also like to visit the other local Castles in the area at Newark Castle, Grimsthorpe Castle and Rockingham Castle. Also not far away if you like Castles that is are Nottingham Castle home of the sherriff of Nottingham and Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest along with Horncastle and Lincoln Castle with its magnificent Cathedral.With the market towns of Melton Mowbray and Grantham the birth place of Margret Thatcher and Sir Isac Newton whos manor home can be visited at Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, with Belton house a National Trust treasure and home of the Belton horse trials there is plenty on offer for all the family to do and see.
Walks and pubs in the Vale of Belvoir along the way.
The walks along the Viking way and by the tow path of the Grantham Canal that runs from Nottingham to Grantham virtually take you right through and along the edge of the Vale of Belvoir, passing landmarks and providing great stop offs on the way for picnics and rest. Take in some refreshments at the Rutland Arms in Woolsthorpe by Belvoir better know as Bobby Taylors famous dirty duck pub at Woolsthorpe by Belvoir Wharf.
Tourism and promoting the Vale of Belvoir and Rutland.
Because of tourism in the areas we are able to help visitors find accommodation information, award winning hotels, bed and breakfast, holiday and self catering cottages, camping and caravan sites. Along with places to visit like Belvoir Castle, Burghley House, the Grantham Canal and Rutland Water, you can find information here and take a balloon ride or go jet skiing, sailing, fishing and horse riding when you are visiting the area, there is a lot to do and see for all of the family find information on clubs and leisure activities, real ale pubs and award winning restaurants.



