Belvoir Castle History and Nature Learning Nottingham

Belvoir Castle History and Nature Learning Nottingham Offers Schools:

• Reduced school entry – £12 per child, subject to a minimum of 15 pupils per visit
• Free Entry for Teachers and Support Staff – accompanying teachers and support staff go free, in line with our required supervisor ratios
• Age appropriate Guided Tours – Guided tours of the Castle tailored to the age of your pupils group.
• Creative Activities – Creative activities that bring the stories of Belvoir Castle to life.
• Adventure Playground and Gardens – Time to explore the Adventure Playground and the Castle’s beautiful gardens.
• Animal Park – An option to add a visit to the animal park

Discover a thousand years of history at Belvoir Castle. Explore magnificent State Rooms, where art, architecture and royal heritage are showcased in breathtaking style. Then wander through spectacular gardens shaped by centuries of horticultural excellence and inspired design.From Grand interiors to stunning outdoor spaces, Belvoir Castle offers an engaging, educational and memorable day out that inspires curiosity and enriches classroom learning.

The visit begins with an introduction from our Education Team, depending on your group size, pupils may be split into smaller groups to rotate through activities.  The day will include an age-appropriate guided tour of the Castle, time in the Gardens and Adventure Playground and at an additional cost of only £xxx, you can visit our Animal Park. We also offer your groups an age related workbook, to complete while visiting the Castle and the opportunity to use an exclusive

We do not have SEN staff but we welcome SEN visits.

School Visits are for 15 or more pupils

Pre-school, primary school, secondary school, Further Education College/Sixth Form, University.  We welcome SEN groups.

Our team of specialist Tour Guides have developed key stage appropriate work, booklets and resources based on the history of Belvoir Castle, Links to the Normans, English Civil War, Robert de Todeni, Henry VIII and many more.  The team will adapt their tour to meet specific curriculum requirements; we can also supply samples on the teachers request.

There are no filming or photographic restrictions

Risk assessments are available for the Castle, Gardens and Adventure Playground, and we can share the relevant documents with you on request to aid your planning. These, however, are intended to support your school’s own risk assessment rather than replace it. Therefore, visiting schools remain responsible for creating their own risk assessment and supervising pupils throughout their visit.  Once the booking has been confirmed, we offer a free pre-visit for visit organizers and group leaders.

Please book your visit by completing the booking form: School Visits | Belvoir Castle or email groups@belvoircastle.com, phone 01476871001

Prices: Minium groups of 15 pupils

Castle, Garden and Playground:  £12 per pupil

Castle, Garden, Playground and Animal Park: £15 per pupil

Accompanying Teachers and support Staff are admitted free of charge in line with the supervision ratios.

Our required pupil-to-teacher ratios are:

KS1: 1 teacher to 5 pupils, KS2/3: 1 teacher to 10 pupils, KS4: 1 teacher to 14 pupils

Adults providing support for SEN

It is advisable to dress according to the weather on the day of your visit.

First Aid Information: The Head Tour Guide, Tour Guides and Hospitality Staff are all first aid trained.

Tea Room, Toilets, shop and a study room, subject to availability

Belvoir Castle is committed to ensuring that all visitors can enjoy their experience with us.  As a historic building dating back several centuries, we face some inherent challenges in providing full accessibility throughout the Castle. However, we are continually working to improve access where possible and provide alternative experiences where physical access is limited.

Due to the historic nature of Belvoir Castle, accessibility is limited to the ground floor.  The upper floors are accessible only via staircases, with no lift access available due to the building’s protected status and structural limitations.

Part of the gardens are accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, though some areas feature steep slopes, steps and uneven terrain due to the Castle’s hillside location.

The Retail Village is fully accessible, with level access to all shops and facilities. Wide doorways and smooth surfaces make this area suitable for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.

Mobility Access:  There is designated accessible parking spaces close to the Castle entrance, please collect a parking permit from the ticket office

Accessible toilets are available at the Castle entrance, Gardens and Retail Village

Hearing Impairment:  Written guides are available for all tours

Visual information displays throughout the Castle.

Staff trained to assist visitors with hearing impairments

Visual Impairment: Large print guides available

Guide Dogs welcome throughout the estate