Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Belsay has something for everyone: A fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa, and outstanding plant-rich gardens.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Opening Times
| 21/03/2008 - 30/09/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 01/10/2008 - 31/10/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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* |
|---|---|
| Family | £16.30 |
| Adult | £6.50 |
| Concession | £5.20 |
| Child | £3.30 |
| English Heritage members | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - 300m from entrance. Pay and display
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe seating 40 serving snacks and light meals. Open summer season only 1100-1700.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted - Groups accepted
- Max group size - 99
- Min group size - 11
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs allowed on leads (restricted areas only).
- Event Venue - See http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/events
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Belsay
Northumberland
NE20 0DX
Northumberland
NE20 0DX
Tel: +44 01661 881636
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