Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Belsay has something for everyone: A fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa, and outstanding plant-rich gardens.

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Vaqas Accreditation

VAQAS accreditation.

Gradings

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008

Opening Times

01/11/2008 - 31/03/2009
DayTimes
Monday10:0016:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:0016:00
Friday10:0016:00
Saturday10:0016:00
Sunday10:0016:00
Bank Holiday10:0016:00

* Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Family£16.30
Adult£6.50 per ticket type
Concession£5.20
Child£3.30
English Heritage membersFree

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

Related Links

Belsay
Northumberland
NE20 0DX

Tel: +44 01661 881636

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