Historic Homes

Lady Violet Manners Opens the Doors to Her Family’s English Castle

On today’s episode of Homeworthy, we’re visiting Violet Manners, Founder and CEO of HeritageXplore, for a magnificent tour of Belvoir Castle in England.

On top of a hill with its fairytale-like turrets and towers, Belvoir Castle has stood for nearly a thousand years as the ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland. Growing up in the magnificent castle, where her family has lived for nearly a thousand years, Violet saw firsthand the growing interest in heritage sites – fueled by popular Regency-era hits like Bridgerton. Motivated to make these hidden gems more accessible, she created HeritageXplore, a discovery and booking service that connects history lovers with the beauty and charm of privately owned estates.

Belvoir Castle is a truly stunning English estate, rich in history and remarkable design. Enjoy!