Belsay Hall Castle and Gardens
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is like a great big adventure playground.
Bring along the kids to explore a fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and acres of gardens perfect for a game of hide and seek.
The Magical Quarry gardens lead the way for your little princesses and princes to discover the castle, which has some very interesting stories to tell. Climb right to the top for spectaular views ‚– if you are brave enough!
The hall itself is a Classical Greek Revival villa, has many rooms to explore and more great stories to discover.
Belsay's Victorian tea room, situated in the old kitchen is the perfect mid-visit stop off, or take advantage of the picnic area to really make a day of it.
The original Victorian kitchens play host to Belsay's Tearooms. Delicious homemade cakes and sandwiches, quiches and light snacks are on offer to enjoy indoors or out. After a long walk around the grounds why not settle down with a home baked slice of cake, perfect with a lovely refreshing pot of in the cosy café.
Belsay Hall Tearoom open daily Apr-Oct and weekends in Mar; food can be brought out into the picnic area.
English Heritage souvenirs, including confectionary, alcohol, books, DVD's, games, children's costumes and more.
Toilets in car park; fully accessible wheelchair toilet
In Belsay; 14 miles NW of Newcastle, on A696
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Belsay
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE20 0DX
Telephone: 01661 881 636
Adult:
£6.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £6.80 from 1 Apr 2010
Children:
£3.30 until 31 Mar 2010 / £3.40 from 1 Apr 2010
Concession:
£5.50 until 31 Mar 2010 / £5.80 from 1 Apr 2010
English Heritage Members:
Free - Join English Heritage
Other:
Family Ticket: £16.30 until 31 Mar 2010 / £17.00 from 1 Apr 2010.
Children under 5 admitted free! Opening Times: 2010 Opening Details:
Apr-30 Sep 2010 10am-6pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
1-31 Oct 10am-4pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
1 Nov-31 Mar 2011 10am-4pm Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols
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