Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Opening Times:
1 April - 30 Sep 10am - 6pm daily
1 - 31 Oct 10am - 4pm daily
1 Nov - 31 Mar 10am - 4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Hols
Admission Costs:
Adult: £6.80
Children: £3.40
Concession: £5.80
English Heritage Members Free
Family Ticket: £17.00
Please note: admission prices will rise during the contemporary arts exhibtion (1 May - 26 Sep) see www.extraordinarymeasures.co.uk for details.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, in Northumberland has something for everyone, with a fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and outstanding, plant-rich gardens to explore. Take in thirty acres of picturesque landscaping, including magnificent rhodedendorons, and see forever changing seasonal delights such as snowdrops, gorgeous summer blooms or golden leafy hues. Enter the magical and romantic Quarry Garden with ravines, pinnacles and sheer rock faces inspired by the quarries of Sicily.
The Jacobean mansion ruins of the Castle are sure to impress, make sure you climb right to the top of the tower for spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Belsay Hall itself is a Classical Greek Revival villa, centred around the amazing central two-storey ‘Pillar Hall’, wander the large unfurnished rooms and discover the stark architecture.
Venue Enquiries
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
Belsay
Northumberland
NE20 0DX
Tel: 01661 881636
Visit Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens websiteCafé/Shop
Belsay’s Victorian tea room, situated in the old kitchen is the perfect mid-visit stop off.
Accessibility
Access to buildings: RADAR key access for level access route to the hall and for disabled toilet. Disabled access to ground floor of hall only. Castle and manor house reached via 700m path through gardens; access to castle or manor house via steps. Spiral staircase to upper levels of castle. Four wheelchairs available, which can be obtained on sire from any member of staff. Visitors are recommended to call ahead to reserve a wheelchair.
Access to gardens: level compacted gravel paths and short grass. Signposted wheelchair route. 3 benches in East Quarry, none in West Quarry but a few large quarried stones.
Parking:
Parking available. Blue Badge Parking available in main car park, close to the shop and ramp access to the hall.
Visually Impaired Visitors:
Sensory garden with tactile and aromatic experiences. Bird song, animal sounds and many flowers, including pinks and hybrid musk roses.
Booking Information
No booking required
Directions
Address: Northumberland - NE20 0DX
Road Access: In Belsay; 14 miles NW of Newcastle, on A696
Train Access: Morpeth 10 miles
Bus Access: Snaith's 808 from Newcastle; Munro's 131 Newcastle-Jedburgh; alsoArriva 508 from Newcastle railway station, Sun only, Jun-Oct only
