Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Attraction Information
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens is a magnificent historic site located in Northumberland, England. The site includes a medieval castle, a magnificent 19th-century mansion, and beautiful gardens.
For disabled visitors, Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens offers designated parking spaces located close to the entrance, with level access to the grounds and accessible restrooms. The gardens are accessible with level pathways throughout, and the hall and castle offer some accessible areas, although some areas may have limited access due to the historic nature of the buildings.
Audio guides and large print guides are available, providing audio descriptions and detailed information about the various rooms, features, and history of the site. Visitors can explore the castle, including the keep and the medieval great hall, and learn about the history of the site and the people who lived there.
The gardens offer a peaceful escape with a quarry garden, a formal garden, and a woodland garden to explore. There is also a cafe on site serving a range of hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks, with accessible seating and service areas.
Becoming a member of English Heritage can provide access to Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and over 400 other historic sites across the UK. Membership includes free entry to sites, exclusive members’ events, and discounts on purchases.
Accessibility Information
This attraction has its own car park.
This car park has 14 disabled parking spaces.
This car park is roughly 200 metres from the main area.
The car park is gravel laid.
The Castle and manor house can be reached by 700m path through gardens.
Access to the ground floor of the castle and the manor house are via a ramp.
Paths are gravelled through the grounds.
No steep gradients.
A very gentle slope on the west quarry path.
A gradient map is available in the shop for access routes for wheelchair users
Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge.
RADAR key access is available for the level access route to the hall (via tearoom entrance) and gardens (via toilet gate) you can hire on from te shop for a refundable charge or purchase your own here – RADAR KEY
There are hand-held devices for the audio-described tour at the admissions desk. Headsets are provided but you can use your own.
This attraction has 2 disabled toilets located in the cafe and the car park toilet block.
This toilet features the following:
- Handrails to the side of the toilet and wash basin
- Wash basin with lever style tap
- Disposal Facilities
- Transfer space to the side of the toilet
This attraction has a changing place toilet located in the car park toilet block.
This changing place features the following:
- Bench – Height Adjustable, Adult Sized, Wall Mounted
- Hoist – Ceiling , Loop
- Peninsular Toilet
- Washbasin Height Adjustable
- Emergency Alarm
- Privacy Screen
- Colostomy Shelf
Assistance Dogs are permitted within the grounds.
Please have a Harness, lead or vest with your assistance dogs designation labeled on it.
You must clear up from your dog should it foul within the attraction.
There is a dog bowl at the entrance to the site and at the castle.
There are three dog bins on the site: in the car park; castle and on the quarry garden path.
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 |
Pricing
All Pricing includes admission cost and a donation to the English Heritage
| Member –Â Join now | Free |
| Adult | £11.00 |
| Child (5-17 years) | £6.50 |
| Concession | £9.50 |
| Family (2 adults, up to 3 children) | £28.50 |
| Family (1 adult, up to 3 children) | £17.50 |
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Location
Morpeth
NE20 0DX