Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in North East England. Explore the grand medieval castle, later extended to include a magnificent Jacobean mansion and don’t miss the stunning views from the top of the tower. Then it’s on to Belsay Hall, an architectural masterpiece inspired by the temples of ancient Greece, with its fabulous Pillar Hall.

Last but not least, there are the huge grounds, packed with an impressive array of shrubs and flowers. The unique Quarry Garden is a fantasy of ravines, pinnacles and exotic plants, No wonder Belsay Hall is one of the top visitor attractions in Northumberland.

NEW FOR 2010: Belsay Hall welcomes Extraordinary Measures Contemporary Art Exhibition, opening in May.

Accessibility:

Vaqas Accreditation

Gradings

VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010
Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2009 - Bronze 2009

Opening Times

01/05/2010 - 26/09/2010
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	18:00
Tuesday	10:00	18:00
Wednesday	10:00	18:00
Thursday	10:00	18:00
Friday	10:00	18:00
Saturday	10:00	18:00
Sunday	10:00	18:00
Bank Holiday	10:00	18:00

01/10/2010 - 31/10/2010
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	16:00
Tuesday	10:00	16:00
Wednesday	10:00	16:00
Thursday	10:00	16:00
Friday	10:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00
Bank Holiday	10:00	16:00

01/11/2010 - 31/03/2011
Day	Times
Monday	10:00	16:00
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	10:00	16:00
Friday	10:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00	16:00
Sunday	10:00	16:00
Bank Holiday	10:00	16:00

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£6.80 per ticket type
Adult Exhibition	£8.00 per ticket type
Child	£3.40 per ticket type
Child Exhibition	£4.00 per ticket type
Concession	£5.80 per ticket type
Concession Exhibition	£6.80 per ticket type
English Heritage members	Free
Family	£17.00 per ticket type
Family Exhibition	£20.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Related Events

Saturday, 1st May 2010 - Sunday, 26th September 2010

Extraordinary Measures Art Exhibition at Belsay: more info

Road Directions

In Belsay - 14 miles north west of Newcastle on A696

Public Transport Directions

Train access: Morpeth - 10 miles
Bus access: Snaith's 808 from Newcastle and Munro's 131 - Newcastle to Jedburgh

Facilities

Provider Features

In countryside

Accessibility

Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Bird song, animal sounds and many flowers, including pinks and hybrid musk roses.
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Blue Badge Parking available in main car park, close to shop and ramp access to the hall.
Ramp / Level Access - RADAR key access for level access route to the hall and toilet gate. Castle and manour house reached via 700 m path through gardens; access to castle and manor house via steps. Spiral staircase to upper levels of castle. Four wheelchairs available (please ring in advance to reserve). Signposted wheelchair route in garden.
Toilets for Disabled Visitors - Accessible toilet with shallow ramp. Easy access portaloo available at castle during summer season.