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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
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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.
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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
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Artists have long been inspired by Belsay, and there is now a strong tradition of contemporary art installations at the property. Most recently, young artists from the local area have worked with English Heritage and local arts organisations to express their own relationship with Belsay and other local heritage sites. Learn more about how heritage and art have come together at Belsay and listen to the sound art produced by local artists.
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You can now hire a Tramper when visiting Belsay Hall. This electric all-terrain mobility scooter can travel over rough ground, making more areas of the castle grounds accessible to more people.
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Belsay Hall: The Secret Gardens of Northumberland
Discover how a secret Mediterranean-inspired idyll thrives in the gardens at Belsay Hall in Northumberland with Head Gardener Sarah Jo Harrigan.
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ENGLISH HERITAGE UNVEILS MYSTERIOUS CCTV IMAGE AND HAUNTING NEW TALES FROM HISTORIC SITES
From whispers of ghostly piano music to figures fading into the mist, a spine-tingling array of new ghostly goings on have been reported by English Heritage staff based in the charity’s castles, abbeys and historic houses across the country.
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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.