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Visit essentials
Right now
Open
Price
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Allow
Half day up to a full day
How we use price bands
These are broad planning guides for a typical visit, not exact prices. Check the venue before travelling.
- Free
- No regular admission fee. Parking, donations, travel or optional activities may still cost extra.
- Low
- Usually a small charge or donation, broadly up to £10 per person.
- Medium
- A typical paid visit, broadly around £10–£25 per person or a moderate family ticket.
- High
- Usually a larger day-out cost, broadly over £25 per person or for a family ticket.
Membership benefits
English Heritage
English Heritage members can usually visit included sites without paying the normal admission fee.
Membership benefits can exclude parking, special events and seasonal attractions. Check the venue’s current terms before travelling.
About this activity
An English Heritage attraction featuring a Greek Revival mansion, medieval castle and 30 acres of gardens. Highlights include the atmospheric quarry garden, Crag Wood walk and Wildman-themed play area. Admission applies, with free entry for English Heritage members. Opening times reduce or change outside the main season, so check before visiting.
Opening hours
- monday
- 10:00–17:00
- tuesday
- 10:00–17:00
- wednesday
- 10:00–17:00
- thursday
- 10:00–17:00
- friday
- 10:00–17:00
- saturday
- 10:00–17:00
- sunday
- 10:00–17:00
Opening times can change. Check the venue website before travelling.
Plan your visit
Location
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Belsay, near Morpeth, Northumberland, NE20 0DXKeep exploring
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