Editing Belvoir Castle (section)

==Present use==
A portion of the castle is still used as the family home of the [[Duke of Rutland|Manners family]]. Several films and television programmes have used it as a location including ''[[Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980 film)|Little Lord Fauntleroy]]'' (1980), ''[[The Da Vinci Code (film)|The Da Vinci Code]]'', ''[[Young Sherlock Holmes]]'' (1985), ''[[The Young Victoria]]'' (2007), ''[[Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story]]'' (2001), the [[The Haunting (1999 film)|1999 version of ''The Haunting'']], ''[[King Ralph]]'' (1991),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.british-film-locations.com/King-Ralph-1991 |title=Where was ''King Ralph'' filmed? |publisher=British Film Locations |access-date=31 October 2017 |archive-date=24 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424141211/https://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=ukon0f-21&l=ur2&o=2 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''[[The Crown (TV series)|The Crown]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url = https://lincolnshirereporter.co.uk/2017/02/netflix-crews-filming-season-two-crown-belvoir-castle/ |title = Netflix crews filming season two of The Crown at Belvoir Castle |publisher = Lincolnshire Reporter |access-date = 13 March 2018 |archive-date = 14 March 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180314080053/https://lincolnshirereporter.co.uk/2017/02/netflix-crews-filming-season-two-crown-belvoir-castle/ |url-status = live }}</ref> and an episode of [[Rosie and Jim]] (1999).

For a period of ten years, a ten-bedroom hotel located on the estate was operated as part of its commercial activities. Originally established in a former hunting lodge historically used by the family, the hotel was intended to support estate shoots and events. The venture ultimately recorded a financial loss of £250,000 and was later discontinued.<ref name=":10">{{Cite news |last=Wright |first=John |date=2019-05-19 |title=Duchess of Rutland: 'I live in a castle but it isn't all breakfast in bed and tiaras' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/fame-fortune/duchess-rutlandi-live-castle-isnt-breakfast-bed-tiaras/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref>

The grounds are used by the Belvoir Cricket Club<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.belvoircc.co.uk |title=Belvoir Cricket Club, Knipton |publisher=Belvoircc.co.uk |access-date=10 August 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130722104615/http://www.belvoircc.co.uk/ |archive-date=22 July 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> and for the hosting of events including, in 2009, the [[Country Land and Business Association|CLA]] Game Fair.<ref name=Fieldsportschannel>{{cite web|last=Shooting Politics|title=Shooting Politics, episode 1, 19th August 2009|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPup7nlQQ9s| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130708172756/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPup7nlQQ9s| archive-date=2013-07-08 | url-status=dead|publisher=fieldsportschannel.tv|access-date=31 October 2012}}</ref> 

In August 2010, the castle's website was mistakenly hacked and taken over by an Algerian group who blanked the pages and inserted anti-Semitic texts in Arabic. The hackers had mistaken Belvoir Castle for [[Belvoir Fortress]], which is located in Israel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.itproportal.com/portal/news/article/2010/9/1/algerian-hackers-attack-wrong-website/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120905113708/http://www.itproportal.com/portal/news/article/2010/9/1/algerian-hackers-attack-wrong-website/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 September 2012 |title=Mistaken identity for Algerian hackers | date=1 September 2010 | access-date=1 September 2010}}</ref>

Each year since 2013 (with the exception of 2020 due to Covid restrictions), over the autumnal [[equinox]]  the Equinox24, a 24-hour ultra marathon, has been held, with runners covering a {{convert|10|km|adj=on}} circuit through the country estate, with the castle as a backdrop. 

In November 2014, [[Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland]] appointed Timothy Grayson as the castle's poet-in-residence.<ref name="LMarchive001">{{cite news|url=https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicetser-writer-Poet-Residence-Belvoir-Castle/story-25717314-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723190529/https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/Leicetser-writer-Poet-Residence-Belvoir-Castle/story-25717314-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 July 2015|title=Leicester writer made poet-in-residence of Belvoir Castle, Leicester Mercury|access-date=21 July 2015}}</ref> [[Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir|Briery Wood Heronry]] is a biological [[Site of Special Scientific Interest]] in the grounds.<ref>{{cite web |url=  https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1003465&SiteName=briery&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |title=  Designated Sites View: Briery Wood Heronry, Belvoir |series=  Sites of Special Scientific Interest |publisher=  Natural England |access-date=  27 August 2017 |archive-date=  27 August 2017 |archive-url=  https://web.archive.org/web/20170827172523/https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1003465&SiteName=briery&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |url-status=  live }}</ref>

In 2019, a retail village was opened, situated below the castle, with all units operated by independent tenants. One of the units, a butcher’s shop, began selling beef produced on the estate.<ref name=":102">{{Cite news |last=Wright |first=John |date=2019-05-19 |title=Duchess of Rutland: 'I live in a castle but it isn't all breakfast in bed and tiaras' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/fame-fortune/duchess-rutlandi-live-castle-isnt-breakfast-bed-tiaras/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref>

In 2021, a Regency-themed [[christmas]] event was held at Belvoir Castle, one of the key annual occasions at the estate. Designed by Charlotte Lloyd Webber, the event featured elaborately decorated rooms and a themed light trail, which opened in November that year.<ref name=":9">{{Cite news |last=Sawer |first=Patrick |date=2021-09-25 |title=It's time to recognise the wives of the aristocracy, says Duchess of Rutland |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/09/25/time-recognise-wives-aristocracy-says-duchess-rutland/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref>

In 2023, historic ceremonial robes worn at the coronation of [[George VI]] in 1937 were displayed at the [[castle]] for the first time in 22 years. Originally made for the [[John Manners, 9th Duke of Rutland|ninth Duke of Rutland]], the robes were showcased alongside coronation chairs and archival family photographs. The robes had also been worn by the [[Charles Manners, 10th Duke of Rutland|tenth Duke of Rutland]] at the [[coronation of Elizabeth II]] in 1953.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-15 |title=Belvoir Castle: Robes worn at George VI coronation go on display |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0r79392reo |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In late 2024, The Manners Arms, a Grade II listed building<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-21 |title=Grade II listed pub to reopen next year |url=https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/news/grade-ii-listed-pub-to-reopen-next-year-9392979/ |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=LincsOnline |language=en}}</ref> and a country house hotel and pub in Knipton, underwent a refurbishment. The project aimed to restore the former shooting lodge, preserving its 18th-century features while updating the bar, dining area, and ten bedrooms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Insider |date=2024-11-25 |title=Country house hotel and pub to reopen next year after refurb overseen by the Duchess of Rutland - building dates back to the 18th century - Insider Media |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/news/midlands/country-house-hotel-and-pub-undergoing-refurb-overseen-by-the-duchess-of-rutland-building-dates-back-to-the-18th-century |access-date=2025-03-23 |website=Insider Media Ltd |language=en}}</ref>

In early 2025, an exhibition was held exploring the lives of the duchesses, countesses, and other women who have lived there over the past 500 years. ''The Motherhood'' exhibition examinesd their roles and contributions, featuring figures such as Eleanor, the first Countess of Rutland, and Nanny Webb, a long-serving staff member. Items on display included historic wedding gowns, evening dresses, and nightwear worn by past duchesses, as well as the [[Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland|11th Duchess]] wedding dress.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-15 |title=Belvoir Castle's inspiring female figures honoured in Mother's Day celebration |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/belvoir-castles-inspiring-female-figures-113429257.html |access-date=2025-03-23 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In April 2025, Belvoir Castle displayed an installation inspired by ''A Midsummer Night’s Dream'' to mark [[Lady Alice Manners]]’ 30th birthday. The exhibit featured theatrical decorations and floral displays throughout the castle, and was open to the public.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-02 |title=Castle turns into a Midsummer Night's Dream for Lady’s 30th birthday celebrations |url=https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/grantham/news/castle-turns-into-a-midsummer-nights-dream-for-lady-s-30th-9415217/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=LincsOnline |language=en}}</ref>