Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle is a Gothic Revival castle in Grantham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for The Da Vinci Code (2006), The Crown (2016-2023) and The Golden Bowl (2000) among other productions. Built in 1801, it was designed by James Wyatt, and is Grade I listed.

Location: Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Grantham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Verified facts

• Located in Belvoir, Grantham
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1333, SRC-1334, SRC-3309
• Historic designation: Grade I listed
  confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1333, SRC-1335, SRC-3310, SRC-4527
• Designed by James Wyatt
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1333, SRC-1336, SRC-3311
• Built in 1801
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1333, SRC-1336, SRC-3311
• Architectural style: Gothic Revival
  confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1335, SRC-1334, SRC-3311, SRC-6172, SRC-6173
• Appeared in The Da Vinci Code (movie, 2006)
  confidence 80/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-1334, SRC-1335, SRC-3312, SRC-6174, SRC-6175, SRC-9760, SRC-9846
• Appeared in The Crown (tv, 2016-2023)
  confidence 70/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2883, SRC-3498, SRC-4340, SRC-4321, SRC-3115
• Appeared in The Golden Bowl (movie, 2000)
  confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3498, SRC-4445, SRC-4446
• Appeared in The Young Victoria (movie, 2009)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1335, SRC-10243, SRC-14130, SRC-14322
• Appeared in King Ralph (movie, 1991)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1335, SRC-2360, SRC-4235, SRC-14322
• Appeared in Young Sherlock Holmes (movie, 1985)
  confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1335, SRC-10374, SRC-14129, SRC-14322

Evidence & sources

• SRC-10243 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/y/Young-Victoria.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10374 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/y/Young-Sherlock-Holmes.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1333 — Belvoir Castle, Belvoir — British Listed Buildings (Historic England listing 1360870) (Tier 2, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1334 — Film Locations for The Da Vinci Code (2006) — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1335 — Belvoir Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-1336 — Belvoir Castle: From Norman conquest to Regency prodigy — Country Life (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-14129 — The 80s Movies Rewind (fast-rewind.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14130 — Group Leisure & Travel (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14322 — Visit Leicester — Movie Magic Made in Leicester (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-2360 — King Ralph filming locations – Movie-Locations.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-2883 — loveexploring.com — The Crown: these glamorous filming locations stood in for royal palaces (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3115 — GoodtoKnow (Future plc) — Where was The Crown filmed? Season 1-5 filming locations (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3309 — Homes & Antiques – Belvoir Castle: its history, owners and how to visit (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3310 — Leicestershire and Rutland Gardens Trust – Belvoir Castle (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3311 — The Epoch Times – Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3312 — The Cinemaholic – The Da Vinci Code: Where Was the 2006 Movie Filmed? (Tier 3, established_blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3498 — LincolnshireWorld — Top filming locations in Lincolnshire (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4235 — afi.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4321 — loveproperty.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4340 — visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4445 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4446 — visitleicester.info (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4527 — Historicengland (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5418 — Belvoir Castle official website — Your Visit (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5419 — Planet Whitley — Belvoir Castle (Useful information and FAQ) (Tier 3, independent_web; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5678 — Historic England — Belvoir Castle (List Entry 1000957) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5679 — Visit Attractions — Belvoir Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6172 — Belvoir Castle History — Belvoir Castle (official) (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6173 — Great British Buildings: Belvoir Castle – A Gothic Revival Masterpiece — Anglotopia (Tier 3, history_journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6174 — Reelstreets — Da Vinci Code, The (filming locations) (Tier 3, fan_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6175 — Sceen-it — The Da Vinci Code filming locations (Tier 3, fan_reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9760 — England Explore — British Castles From Film & TV (Tier 2, editorial_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9846 — Visit Leicester (official Leicestershire destination site) — Belvoir Castle (Tier 2, official_tourism; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions

Where was King Ralph filmed?

Belvoir Castle, in Grantham, Leicestershire, is a real-world filming location used for King Ralph. This property has also appeared on screen in The Crown, The Da Vinci Code, The Golden Bowl, The Young Victoria.

Where was The Crown filmed?

Belvoir Castle, in Grantham, Leicestershire, is a real-world filming location used for The Crown. This property has also appeared on screen in King Ralph, The Da Vinci Code, The Golden Bowl, The Young Victoria.

Where was The Da Vinci Code filmed?

Belvoir Castle, in Grantham, Leicestershire, is a real-world filming location used for The Da Vinci Code. This property has also appeared on screen in King Ralph, The Crown, The Golden Bowl, The Young Victoria.

Where was The Golden Bowl filmed?

Belvoir Castle, in Grantham, Leicestershire, is a real-world filming location used for The Golden Bowl. This property has also appeared on screen in King Ralph, The Crown, The Da Vinci Code, The Young Victoria.

Can you visit Belvoir Castle?

Yes — Belvoir Castle is open to the public. Hours: Castle open selected season (approx late Mar-Oct plus December); Castle 10:00-16:30, gardens 09:30-17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed some Tue/Wed in low season. Admission: See belvoircastle.com for current prices; wheelchair users free (ground floor).

Who designed Belvoir Castle?

Belvoir Castle was designed by James Wyatt.

Where is Belvoir Castle located?

Belvoir Castle is located in Grantham, Leicestershire.