Editing Belvoir Castle (section)

===Gardens===
[[File:BelvoirGardens1.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Belvoir Gardens]]
'''Belvoir Gardens''' were designed and landscaped by Elizabeth Howard, 5th Duchess of Rutland, who was married to [[John Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland|John Manners]], the 5th [[Duke of Rutland]]. They were created in 1799, the year Belvoir Castle was built. There are many unusual features to the gardens, for example the natural [[amphitheatre]] which faces the estate was formed by the [[moraines]] of glaciers and a 'root house' or summer house which survives to this day. This natural [[amphitheatres|amphitheatre]] is embedded with fresh water springs to ensure blooming plants throughout the year.

Belvoir Gardens were also the first site of mass spring flower bedding, a concept developed by Mr Divers, head gardener of the gardens at the time.

The once thriving gardens are now slowly being restored to their former glory. "Friends of Belvoir Gardens" is a programme which encourages enthusiasts with green fingers to volunteer to help manage the beautifully preserved gardens.