ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
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When is Belvedere House, Gardens and Park open?
We are open every day from 9:30am, with seasonal hours shown here.
Can we request a guided tour?
Guided tours of the House are currently available to pre-booked groups only.
Can I tour the estate without a guide?
You are welcome to enjoy a self-guided visit by following our directional signage.
Can I take an Audio Guide?
We offer Audio Guides at no extra charge – giving you interesting, extra information and fascinating detail as you make your way around the Estate and House. The Audio Guides correspond with 20 ‘stops’ marked on the map of the estate and are available in English, French, German and Spanish.
How can I buy a ticket?
To save time on the day of your visit you can buy your ticket online here (link) Your ticket will be emailed to you – simply download ahead of your visit.
Alternatively you may buy tickets at the estate’s reception on the day of your visit.
Is the estate wheelchair accessible and suitable for those with reduced mobility?
Yes. The estate pathways are largely comprised of smooth-surface tarmac trail – particularly close to the Visitor Centre, Belvedere House and the lakeshore. However, please note there are several hills of medium incline levels on the estate. The upper woodland area comprises earthen and fine gravel trail surfaces and therefore accessibility to this part of the estate may not be feasible for those with reduced levels of mobility.
The interior of Belvedere House is not currently suitable for wheelchair users owing to stairways and steps on entrance
Can I bring my dog?
We have 10km of beautiful trails to enjoy and explore at Belvedere estate, so dogs are very welcome to visit. All dogs must be on a lead and under control for the full duration of your visit, and it is the owner’s responsibility to clean up after their pet.
Except for service dogs, dogs are not permitted within the café area, House, Walled Garden and play areas. An enclosed ‘Dog Chill-Out Zone’ is available close to the Visitor Centre.
Dogs are very welcome. All dogs must be kept under effectual control. In addition, the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 places additional controls on the following specific breeds of dogs:
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Bull Mastiff
- Doberman Pinscher
- English Bull Terrier
- Every dog of the type commonly known as a Ban Dog (or Bandog)
- German Shepherd (Alsatian)
- Japanese Akita
- Japanese Tosa
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Rottweiler
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
While in a public place, these dogs, or strains and crosses thereof, must be kept on a strong short lead (only up to 2 metres long) by a person over 16 years of age who is capable of controlling them. Each dog must also be securely muzzled.
Are there picnic facilities?
With lakeside beauty, woods to explore and a wealth of beautiful parkland, there’s no better place to picnic than Belvedere estate. You’ll find picnic benches at the lakeshore and throughout the grounds. No barbeques or fires are permitted.
Please Note: The seating directly outside the Visitor Centre is for café guests only.
Can we swim?
Swimming is not permitted at the lakeshore at Belvedere.
Can we fly drones or film for commercial purposes?
Drone use is not permitted on the estate.
Commercial Camera/ Filming is available on request.
