Belle Grove Plantation, the birthplace of President James Madison, located in King George County Virginia, is now the home of Belle Grove Plantation Bed & Breakfast. Our Historic Landmark was established in 1670 on the banks of the Rappahannock River. Belle Grove’s stately, historic mansion has four Master Suites with private baths and views of the river and plantation. Each room is named after families that owned Belle Grove Plantation through its history, and each is decorated in period antiques to reflect the period that family lived at Belle Grove. Gourmet Breakfasts and Delightful Four-Course Dinners await you in our formal dining room or on the riverside balcony.
Built in 1791, this Mansion offers the charm of days gone by. Here you will find the elegant wedding of your dreams or a peaceful retreat for corporate and social gatherings. With historic and local attractions within easy drives and award winning vineyards just around the corner, Belle Grove Plantation makes a great place to come home to after a day of adventure.
Just 90 minutes from Washington DC or Baltimore, 50 minutes from Richmond and less than a half hour from Fredericksburg, Belle Grove Plantation is a hidden jewel of the Northern Neck.
We invite you to come, sit back, relax and allow us to show you what true Southern Hospitality is really like.
Click Here to Book Your Overnight ReservationNEW Tour Hours
April to November: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 1pm to 4pm (Last tour starts at 3pm) Closed Monday, Tuesday, Holidays and Days with Events. To be sure we are open, please check our Tour Closures on our Tour page or our Home page.
December – Open 7 Days a Week 11am to 4pm for our Holiday House. No Reservation Required for Tour. Dickens of a Time Tea and Tour Requires a Reservation. This can be made by visiting our Calendar page.
Belle Grove Plantation Mansion and Grounds Tours will be closed in for the following dates due to Private Events or Holidays.
Closed November 26th – Thanksgiving
Closed December 24th and December 25th – Christmas
Closed December 31st and January 1st – New Years
Belle Grove Plantation will reopen on the next normal tour date.
Haunted Pirates of Port Royal: Curse of the Governors Mansion
has been cancelled for this year.
Please see our new event
When The Dead Awaken
for this Halloween Season Ghost Hunting.
October 2026
WHEN THE DEAD AWAKEN
Halloween Paranormal Investigations at Belle Grove Plantation
Eight Nights. One Historic Mansion. What Will You Encounter?
3-Hour Paranormal Investigation
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
5-Hour Paranormal Investigation
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Friday, October 30
Saturday, October 31 — HALLOWEEN NIGHT!
Belle Grove’s First Annual Nutcracker Decorating Contest!
Registration and Decorating – November 27th to November 30th
Display and Voting – December 1st to December 30th
Calling all Christmas lovers, artists, families, and creative spirits!
This Christmas, Belle Grove Plantation invites you to become part of the magic with our First Annual Nutcracker Decorating Contest!
The Nutcracker Holiday Tea & Tour
Begin Your Holiday Season with a Magical Adventure at Belle Grove Plantation!
November 18th – 30th, 2026
Reservation Times: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
This holiday season, step away from the ordinary and enter a world of wonder, imagination, and enchantment at historic Belle Grove Plantation!
Beyond the Veil: Paranormal Intuitive Workshop & Investigation
With Medium Kim Sage
November 21 , 2026
