Belvoir Castle closed until further notice due to coronavirus pandemic
Belvoir Castle will be closed until further notice, although the gardens will remain open at weekends.
Today, Belvoir Castle announced that it will be closing temporarily, but the public will still be able to visit the gardens, with children admitted for free.
Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, said: "We face unprecedented and challenging times due to the coronavirus pandemic. With the situation changing daily, we are all having to take steps in order to help limit the spread of the virus.
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"Belvoir is no exception, and we have had to take some difficult decisions in order to protect the health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff.
"We have therefore decided to close the Castle until further notice. Our Gardens remain open at weekends, with free admission for children.
"I would like to reassure you that the decision to close the castle has been taken in the best interest of all of our visitors, staff and tenants. We will be posting updates as soon as we have them on our website and social media, so please look out for these.
"On behalf of everyone at Belvoir, I would like to thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon."
However, the Engine Yard at Belvoir remains open for business this weekend, with the independent artisan shopping village operating its usual opening hours.
Extra measures have been introduced, including hand sanitiser available upon arrival at every retailer, cutlery removed from tables and sugars in cafes and restaurants now presented in sachets.
Many of the independent retailers are also offering additional services to the local community. The Fuel Tank restaurant is now offering a takeaway service, as well as free deliveries within 10 miles of Belvoir Castle. The Country Victualler, B Jewellery and The Idle Mole are offering a similar service.
A new walking leaflet has also been made available on the Engine Yard website featuring walks around the surrounding countryside.