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Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years. Currently the family home of the 11th Duke, Duchess and their young family. The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times, the…
Distance: 4.8 miles away

Small 17th‐century manor house, birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac NewtonNewton formulated some of his major works here during the Plague years 166567. An early edition of his Principia is on display and the orchard includes a descendant of the famous apple tree. Newton's ideas…
Distance: 5.6 miles away

The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England. It was built by Walkelin de Ferrers, a Norman baron, in about 1180‐90.The castle was the residence of the lord of the manor of Oakham. Sometimes the…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

Restoration country house with magnificent interiors, gardens and parkBuilt in 1685‐88 for 'Young' Sir John Brownlow, Belton is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of Restoration country house architecture. The stunning interiors contain exceptionally fine plasterwork and wood‐carving, as well as important collections of paintings, furniture, tapestries…
Distance: 10 miles away