Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - English Heritage

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - English Heritage
Belsay
Nr Ponteland
Northumberland
NE20 0DX
England

Website

www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/belsay-hall-castle-and-gardens/

E-mail

Customer Services

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Telephone

01661 881636

All information is drawn or provided by the venues themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Family walking through the gardens at Belsay
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There's something for everyone at Belsay. Explore a spectacular medieval castle, a Greek Revival 19th-century mansion and thirty acres of stunning Grade I gardens linking the two. In the gardens, unaltered for 200 years, you'll discover thousands of exotic species, famous rhododendrons and the magical Quarry Garden, with ravines, pinnacles and sheer rock faces inspired by the quarries of Sicily.

Venue Type:

Heritage site, Castle or defences

 Opening hours

1-24 Oct Thu-Mon 10am-4pm , 25-31 Oct daily 10am-4pm, 1 Nov-12 Feb Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, 13-17 Feb daily 10am-4pm, 18 Feb-31 Mar Sat-Sun 10am-4pm, Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan

 Admission charges

7.50/6.80/4.50/19.50

Discounts

  • English Heritage

Additional info

Toilets: In car park, not adapted for wheelchair users.

Access to castle: Level access; spiral staircase within tower. Seats.
Gardens: Fairly smooth grass and impacted gravel paths. Benches.

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Ghost Stories for Christmas

  • 13 — 14 December 2013 From 6:45pm *on now

Come and gather in the Library at Belsay Hall for a series of Victorian inspired ghost stories told by the Lady and Gentleman of the house in this unique storytelling event for adults. Experience the darkness and candlelight of the hall after dark.

Suitable for

  • Not suitable for children

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/ghost-stories-for-christmas-bh-13-dec/

The Victorian Christmas Cook

  • 14 — 15 December 2013 11am-4pm

Our Victorian Cook tells how her kitchen would run in the build up to Christmas - the planning, the preparation, the foods and supplies, the staff and their duties and then the day itself.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/the-victorian-christmas-cook-bh-14-dec/

Victorian Christmas

  • 28 — 29 December 2013 11am-4pm

Join us this weekend to discover more about the festive season at Belsay Hall, from popular Victorian table and parlour games to Prince Albert’s influence in popularising the Christmas tree.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/victorian-christmas-bh-28-dec/

Royal Trail

  • 1 — 2 February 2014 10am-4pm

Seek out the monarchs from the past in this family friendly trail at Belsay Hall. See how many you can find hiding around the site.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/royal-trail-bh-1-feb/

Royal Trail

  • 8 — 9 February 2014 10am-4pm

Seek out the monarchs from the past in this family friendly trail. See how many you can find hiding around the site.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/royal-trail-bh-8-feb/

Fairytale Trail

  • 15 — 23 February 2014

Seek out our English fairytales hidden around the grounds at Belsay Hall. A fun half term trail for all the family.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/fairytale-trail-bh-15-feb/

Torchlight Tour

  • 21 February 2014 7-9pm

Discover Belsay in a different light by taking a tour of the stunning Grade I listed gardens and enchanting medieval castle by torchlight. Enjoy a hot drink on arrival and learn about the fascinating family that lived here.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/torchlight-tour-bh-21-feb/

Torchlight Tour

  • 8 March 2014 7-9pm

Discover Belsay in a different light by taking a tour of the stunning Grade I listed gardens and enchanting medieval castle by torchlight. Enjoy a hot drink on arrival and learn about the fascinating family that lived here.

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

Admission

Please check before visiting.

Website

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/events/torchlight-tour-bh-8-mar/

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Belsay Hall Teacher Information Sheet

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/upload/pdf/belsay_hall_resources.pdf?1237797973

This free download showcases details of Belsay interior design, suggesting how they can support school work from using symmetry and balance to counting number patterns. The worksheets can be photocopied to enable children to sketch the architectural features they spot. There are also suggestions for creating Belsay guidebook and guided tour, in groups or as a class.

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