A resident and a carer laughing together over afternoon tea at a garden table

Daily Life

Every day here is lived, not just spent

Activities

A programme shaped around our residents

Our activities team runs something every day of the week, led by our Activities Lead and an Activities Assistant. We don't run a fixed timetable for the sake of it: we plan around what our residents actually enjoy, and we're always happy to build the day around an individual's favourite things.

  • Every day Activities seven days a week from our activities team, built around each person's past interests and bucket list.
  • Monthly Sound therapy with a visiting practitioner, using singing bowls and soft percussion.
  • Each year A summer fete and a VE Day party, both held in the grounds.
A carer serving roast dinners to residents at a table laid with glasses and autumn flowers

Dining

Food worth coming to the table for

Our kitchen team prepares fresh meals on site every day, with two choices at every mealtime and a menu that changes with the seasons. Dietary requirements, allergies and personal preferences are all catered for, without fuss.

Mealtimes are sociable, unhurried occasions, cooked by our chef.

  • Two choices at every mealtime, prepared fresh on site
Tables and parasols on the lawn, with the castle's round tower behind the trees

The Garden

The grounds

Our landscaped garden is accessible, with seating, flowers and space to potter, walk or simply sit in the sun. The landscaped garden itself is about half an acre, set within roughly three and a half acres of grounds, and there is a pond with koi carp and a small bird aviary. Residents are welcome to help with it or simply sit out in it.

Getting outside & the local area

Belmont Castle sits in about three and a half acres of its own grounds, so getting outside doesn't mean going anywhere at all. Much of the year is spent in the garden, and the two big events of our calendar, the summer fete and the VE Day party, are both held out there.

We are on the western edge of Havant, close to the shops and the station. Staying connected to the places and people someone knows matters to us, so if there is an outing you would like us to look at arranging, please just ask.

Wellbeing & companionship

Beyond physical care, we look after how people feel. One-to-one companionship, emotional support and time to talk are built into every day. We can help residents keep up their faith.

Monthly at Belmont Castle

Sound therapy

A visiting practitioner brings singing bowls and soft percussion, using gentle, harmonious tones to create a calm, restful atmosphere. Our residents find the whole experience deeply relaxing.

  • Reduced stress
  • Enhanced mood
  • Sensory stimulation
  • Improved sleep
  • Cognitive support
  • Moments of calm

Open To Everyone

Our doors are open to the neighbourhood

You do not need a relative living here to come along to any of these. Turn up, or call us first if you would rather.

The last Friday of the month, 3pm to 4.30pm

Dementia café

An informal afternoon for anyone living with dementia and the people who care for them. Come for a cup of tea, a slice of cake and the company of people who understand.

The third Tuesday of the month, 10.30am to 12pm

Coffee morning

An open morning for neighbours, families and anyone who fancies a coffee and a chat. No need to book, and no need to know anybody.

In planning

Castle Companions

A club we are planning for people living on their own nearby: tea, cake, company once a week, and dementia support and advice for anyone who needs it. Ask us and we will let you know when it begins.

Gallery

Moments from life at Belmont Castle

The library: two armchairs and a small table between full bookshelves, by a tall window onto the garden01 / 08

Come and see a normal day for yourself

The best way to understand daily life here is to visit, unannounced if you like. Book a time that suits you.

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