
Belton House is a Carolean house in Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Pride and Prejudice (1995), Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023) and Moondial (1988). Built in 1685, it was designed by William Winde, and is Grade I listed. It is owned by National Trust.
Location: Belton, near Grantham, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Belton, Grantham
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1247, SRC-1248, SRC-3268 - Built in 1685
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1247, SRC-1249, SRC-3268 - Designed by William Winde
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1247, SRC-1249, SRC-3268 - Architectural style: Carolean
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1247, SRC-1250, SRC-3269, SRC-6137, SRC-8947 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-1247, SRC-1251, SRC-3269, SRC-6138, SRC-6139, SRC-8948 - Owned by National Trust
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1247, SRC-1249, SRC-3270, SRC-8949, SRC-10194 - Appeared in Pride and Prejudice (tv, 1995)
confidence 80/100 · 9 independent sources · SRC-1252, SRC-1247, SRC-3271, SRC-6140, SRC-6141, SRC-8950, SRC-9779, SRC-3498, SRC-4321 - Appeared in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (tv, 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1251, SRC-4321, SRC-4440, SRC-1248 - Appeared in Moondial (tv, 1988)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10357, SRC-10358, SRC-1247, SRC-12842
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10194 — Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer — Belton House (Registered Park or Garden DLI10777) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10357 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moondial_(TV_serial) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10358 — https://www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk/culture/belton-house-and-moondial/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1247 — Wikipedia — Belton House (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1248 — National Trust — Bridgerton filming locations (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1249 — National Trust — History of Belton Estate (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1250 — Historic England — Belton House registered park and garden (1000460) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1251 — VisitBritain — UK Bridgerton Filming Locations (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1252 — National Trust — Jane Austen film and TV locations (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12842 — We Are Cult — 'Moondial' (1988): An Appreciation (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3268 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, list entry 1235523 (Belton House) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3269 — Visit Lincolnshire — Belton House (National Trust) (Tier 3, tourism_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3270 — Art UK — National Trust, Belton House (venue) (Tier 3, cultural_portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3271 — Trainline — Visit these BBC Pride and Prejudice (1995) filming locations (Tier 3, travel_media; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3498 — LincolnshireWorld — Top filming locations in Lincolnshire (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4321 — loveproperty.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4440 — netflix.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5123 — nationaltrust.org.uk (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5823 — Wikishire — Belton House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6137 — Britain Express — Belton House, Lincolnshire Travel Guide (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6138 — Countryfile.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6139 — Famous Historic Buildings (UK) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6140 — Film Locations of Pride and Prejudice (1995) — Jane Austen Summer Program (Tier 3, academic_program; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6141 — Jane Austen Film Locations: Where Mr Darcy Walked — Regency History (Tier 3, history_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8947 — The DiCamillo Companion to British & Irish Country Houses — Belton House (Tier 2, heritage_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8948 — Parks & Gardens UK — Belton House, Grantham (Tier 2, heritage_database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8949 — American Aristocracy — Belton House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8950 — BuzzFeed — The Pride And Prejudice Super-Fan's Guide To Britain (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9779 — Bridgerton's backdrop 'comes alive' after refurb (PA Media / BBC News wire, syndicated via AOL) (Tier 2, journalism_of_record; 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
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Gardens/park open year-round; house seasonal (Tue-Wed reduced rooms during conservation). Check official page for daily times
Admission: National Trust members and under 5s free; admission charge for non-members (see official page). Group discount 15+
Frequently asked questions
Where was Moondial filmed?
Belton House, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for Moondial. This property has also appeared on screen in Pride and Prejudice, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Where was Pride and Prejudice filmed?
Belton House, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for Pride and Prejudice. This property has also appeared on screen in Moondial, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Where was Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story filmed?
Belton House, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a real-world filming location used for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. This property has also appeared on screen in Moondial, Pride and Prejudice.
Can you visit Belton House?
Yes — Belton House is open to the public. Hours: Gardens/park open year-round; house seasonal (Tue-Wed reduced rooms during conservation). Check official page for daily times. Admission: National Trust members and under 5s free; admission charge for non-members (see official page). Group discount 15+.
Who designed Belton House?
Belton House was designed by William Winde.
Where is Belton House located?
Belton House is located in Grantham, Lincolnshire.