The three-acre Regency site, located at the foot of Belvoir Castle and originally used by industry artisans to produce furniture, windows and doors, the castle structure in the early 19th century, became a advertising progression through the Duchess of Rutland Two. years ago.
It underwent a complete renovation of 3 million pounds, which lasted two years, and was officially opened through actress Elizabeth Hurley and television host Susannah Constantine in September 2018.
Lately, the retail site includes a café, a special deli, a butcher shop, a chocolatier, a craft shop and a gin bar that endorses the Belvoir gin logo. The Duchess will now expand her food offering with a bakery and pastry shop, an agricultural shop and a producer of artisan ice cream.
“Our offer is in fact exclusive and would now make it a center of excellence for artisanal cuisine in the region. In fact, I’m excited about its next phase as we look for more craftsmen to sign up,” Emma said. , Duchess of Rutland.
“My dream for The Engine Yard has been to provide locals and all our visitors with smart quality special products, as well as wonderful retail pleasure and a wonderful day.
“We are now attracting normal visitors from all over the region, who come to enjoy the development of food and drink, as well as to build our national reputation,” she said.
There are 3 retail features that can be rented, all in vintage houses and characters, advertised through Wood Moore and Co.
Belvoir Castle is the home of the eleventh Duke and Duchess of Rutland. The historic castle is open to visitors year-round and also serves as a backdrop for dramatic series of the time, adding Netflix’s The Crown as well as corporate occasions and weddings. Its gardens and lakes were designed through the prominent 18th-century landscaper Capability Brown.