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Downstairs Tours runs on selected dates at Belton Estate offering guided access to the servants' areas including the kitchen and scullery. The tour explores rooms used in BBC productions and reveals details about daily life for staff in the past. Admission is required to join this exclusive experience.
For the first time in ten years, experience the servants' areas of Belton on a fascinating guided tour.
You'll explore the kitchen, used as a set in BBC's Moondial and other productions, as well as the adjoining scullery. You'll learn why servants were supposedly made to whistle as they walked through a tunnel, and see some of the bells used to call them. You'll then enter the butler's pantry and see the small bedroom where he slept to protect the strong room and wine cellar. These rooms are next on the tour and you'll get the exclusive chance to see some of the stunning ornate silver stored here. From the male side of the basements, you'll move across to the still room where female servants would prepare medicines and afternoon teas, and then into the chapel, where you'll discover the etiquette of attending services and get to see this spectacular space up close.
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Frequently asked questions
Downstairs Tours takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 30 December 2026.
Downstairs Tours is held at Belton Estate in Lincoln (Grantham, Lincolnshire).
The forecast for Downstairs Tours is Clear · 8°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Belton Estate can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Downstairs Tours can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Downstairs Tours runs on selected dates at Belton Estate offering guided access to the servants' areas including the kitchen and scullery. The tour explores rooms used in BBC productions and reveals details about daily life for staff in the past. Admission is required to join this exclusive experience.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
For the first time in ten years, experience the servants' areas of Belton on a fascinating guided tour.
You'll explore the kitchen, used as a set in BBC's Moondial and other productions, as well as the adjoining scullery. You'll learn why servants were supposedly made to whistle as they walked through a tunnel, and see some of the bells used to call them. You'll then enter the butler's pantry and see the small bedroom where he slept to protect the strong room and wine cellar. These rooms are next on the tour and you'll get the exclusive chance to see some of the stunning ornate silver stored here. From the male side of the basements, you'll move across to the still room where female servants would prepare medicines and afternoon teas, and then into the chapel, where you'll discover the etiquette of attending services and get to see this spectacular space up close.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Belton Estate. Searching near Grantham, Lincolnshire; check-in Tuesday, 24 November 2026.
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WhereBelton Estate
Grantham, Lincolnshire
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Downstairs Tours?
Downstairs Tours takes place on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at 11:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 30 December 2026.
Where is Downstairs Tours taking place?
Downstairs Tours is held at Belton Estate in Lincoln (Grantham, Lincolnshire).
What will the weather be like at Downstairs Tours?
The forecast for Downstairs Tours is Clear · 8°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Downstairs Tours?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Belton Estate can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Downstairs Tours?
Tickets for Downstairs Tours can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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