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Belsay Castle

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Belsay Castle is a ruined medieval fortification in the grounds of Belsay Hall. The castle was built sometime in the 14th century by the powerful Middleton family, who were also responsible for the nearby Jacobean mansion and early 19th century hall. The castle is dominated by a tall pele tower. The tower was first and foremost a fortified residence, but it was also built to impress, with a grand great hall. Traces of wall paintings can still seen on the walls of the hall. The castle is a shell, but an imposing shell nonetheless, and it looks out on carefully manicured lawns, with level paths giving access to the Hall and lovely gardens.

During the early 17th century the castle was extended by the addition of a more comfortable mansion, in the style then prevalent. The Middletons resided in this Jacobean extension until the nearby Hall was completed in 1817.
Belsay, Northumberland, England, NE20 0DX

About Belsay Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Located at Belsay village, on the A696 west of Morpeth.
Website: Belsay Castle
Phone: 01661 881636
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Nearest Attractions Belsay Hall and Garden - 0.1 miles (Historic House) Whalton - 3.2 miles (Garden) Wallington Hall - 5.2 miles (Historic House) Kirkharle - 5.4 miles (Historic Property) Heddon-on-the-Wall (Hadrians Wall) - 7.8 miles (Roman) North Northumberland Heritage Coast - 7.8 miles (Countryside) Morpeth Castle - 8.1 miles (Castle) George Stephenson's Birthplace - 8.7 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Belsay - 1.1 miles away Ponteland - 5.6 miles away Morpeth - 8.3 miles away Ovingham - 9.3 miles away Bywell - 10.9 miles away Corbridge - 11.2 miles away Chollerford - 11.7 miles away Wall - 12.9 miles away

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Belsay Castle

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Nearest Accommodation to Belsay Castle

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Middles Cottage - 12.4 miles from Belsay Castle Hexham, Northumberland Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

The Coach House - 15.5 miles from Belsay Castle Thropton, Northumberland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £325

Braemar - 17.6 miles from Belsay Castle Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

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Nearest Hotels

Matfen Hall Hotel & Golf Course - 5.6 miles from Belsay Castle Matfen, Northumberland Stay from: £120.00

Horton Grange - 7 miles from Belsay Castle Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £45.00

Close House Hotel - 7.9 miles from Belsay Castle Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland Stay from: £85.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Oswald Cottage - 5.2 miles from Belsay Castle Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Stepping Stones Bed & Breakfast - 8.2 miles from Belsay Castle Morpeth, Northumberland From: £50.00

Cottingburn House - 8.2 miles from Belsay Castle Morpeth, Northumberland From: £25.00

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