Belton House, the 'perfect' English country-house estate, set in its own magnificent deer park, Belton was designed to impress. Built in the late 17th century for 'Young' Sir John Brownlow, its honey-coloured symmetry, opulent décor, fine furnishings, stunning silverware and gorgeous gardens provided the perfect setting for lavish hospitality and entertainment on a grand scale. Each generation left its mark, employing top designers, craftsmen and portrait painters. At the heart of society, the family enjoyed royal connections from William III to Edward VIII. The Orangery and "Italian garden" were designed by Jeffry Wyatville in the early 19th century. The church contains tombs of the Brownlow and Cust families.