Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

  • Belsay Gardens
  • Belsay Quarry Gardens
Gardens in Bloom | this spring Explore the mysterious quarry gardens Seek out the Medieval castle
 
 

Please note the castle and two of the quarry walks, which include the quarry garden at Belsay Hall are closed due to flooding and fallen branches. However the main garden and the Hall remain open.

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.

Don't Miss

  • Seasonal garden delights such as snowdrops in spring, stunning rhododendrons, summer bedding displays and winter foliage
  • Family events throughout the year
  • The tempting homemade cakes and lunches in the Victorian tearoom

Events At Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

  • Fashion From the Past: Costume Display

    Mon 14 - Fri 18 May 2012

    Tudor costume fit for a King and Queen on display. A variety of replica costumes for Tudor noble men and women, plus hands-on activity for children.

  • Historic House Family Sleepover

    Sat 19 May 2012

    Have you ever fancied a sleepover in a historic building? With ten bedrooms inside the Hall, each family will have their own unique room. After your night, enjoy for a hearty Northumbrian breakfast. Suitable for families with children aged 8+.

  • Fashion From the Past: Costume Presentations

    Sat 19 & Sun 20 May 2012

    A weekend of fashion from the past, taking a look at costumes from Victorian sporting life, appropriate for this year’s Olympics. And presentations of medieval dress for the nobles and servants. Plus sumptuous Tudor costume on static display.

Shop and Publications

     

Prices and opening times

directions

Belsay, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland - NE20 0DX (Directions)

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