Search Results
159 results for belsay hall, castle and gardens
News
Belsay Awakes: Historic House and Gardens back in Bloom after Major Conservation
Vital conservation work saves one of England’s earliest Greek Revival houses, Belsay Hall, for future generations
Page
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 medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.
Page
Stay up to date with the latest developments in our major conservation project for Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens.
News
English Heritage’s first visual art fellow stages new exhibition at Belsay Hall
Ingrid Pollard MBE has created new work in response to one of Northumbria’s grandest houses; Belsay Hall as part of the charity’s new creative programme
Page
We delve into the travel diaries of Charles Monck, owner of Belsay Estate, who went on his Grand Tour in 1804–6. The records combine Monck’s emotive responses to the ancient sites he visited with his detailed sketches and descriptions. They give us a rare insight into his experience and how this may have influenced the redesign of the Belsay estate on his return.
Page
Belsay Awakes project has rejuvenated the gardens, carried out vital conservation work, delivered a brand new woodland play-and-learn area with an outdoor classroom as well as a second tearoom in the previously unused coach house. This project has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players & The National Lottery Heritage Fund with support from Garfield Weston Foundation, The Foyle Foundation & other generous donations.