Belton House

Belton forms a perfect contrast to Burghley House and was built by master  mason William  Stanton  between  1685-88. It  is  as  formal, compact and harmonious in its proportions as Burghley is rambling and eclectic. Belton was passed to the National Trust from Lord Brownlow in 1984.

In  the  past  the  combination  of  the  blinds  and  ropes  keeping  the customers well away from works of art interfered with our enjoyment in some  cases. There  is  some  wonderful  silver  and  silver-gilt  items  on display  as  well  as  the  fine  collection  of  old  masters  including  two wonderful huge paintings by Hondecoeter of exotic birds etc.

A lakeside walk has also been developed by the N.T. and the splendid boat house has been restored.