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Belsay Hall and Garden

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There are not one but three attractions to see at Belsay. The most prominent is Belsay Hall, a lovely mansion built in the early 19th century by Sir Charles Monck, a member of the Middleton family who were also responsible for the nearby castle and mansion house. Monck was greatly inspired by a visit to Greece, and he created his grand house in classical Greek Revival style inspired by the Temple of Theseus in Athens.

At the centre of the hall is a stunning 'Pillar Hall' which rises two stories up to a cupola'd skylight. Everywhere are elegant columns and classical Greek motifs. The interior has been shorn of all furniture or other ornamentation, the better to showcase the superb architecture

The Hall is set in stunning gardens, also the creation of Sir Charles Monck. At the heart of the gardens is the Quarry Garden a romantic ferned area created where stone was quarried for the building of the Hall. The garden was later expanded by Sir Charles's grandson, Arthur, who added a Winter Garden, Yew Garden, and Magnolia Terrace.

A short walk on level paths brings you to Belsay Castle (see separate listing), where you will see not one, but two former residences of the Middleton family. The first is the castle, a 14th century fortification at the heart of which is a pele tower. The pele was later extended with the addition of a 178th century wing to form a mansion more suiting the relatively more settled Jacobean period.
Belsay, Northumberland, England, NE20 0DX

About Belsay Hall and Garden
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: Located at Belsay village, on the A696 west of Morpeth.
Website: Belsay Hall and Garden
Phone: 01661 881636
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Nearest Attractions Belsay Castle - 0.1 miles (Castle) Whalton - 3.3 miles (Garden) Wallington Hall - 5.1 miles (Historic House) Kirkharle - 5.3 miles (Historic Property) Heddon-on-the-Wall (Hadrians Wall) - 7.8 miles (Roman) North Northumberland Heritage Coast - 7.9 miles (Countryside) Morpeth Castle - 8.2 miles (Castle) George Stephenson's Birthplace - 8.7 miles (Historic Property)

Nearest Towns and Villages Belsay - 1.2 miles away Ponteland - 5.7 miles away Morpeth - 8.4 miles away Ovingham - 9.3 miles away Bywell - 10.9 miles away Corbridge - 11.1 miles away Chollerford - 11.6 miles away Wall - 12.8 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Middles Cottage - 12.3 miles from Belsay Hall and Garden Hexham, Northumberland Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £250

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

Braemar - 17.5 miles from Belsay Hall and Garden Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

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Nearest Hotels

Matfen Hall Hotel & Golf Course - 5.5 miles from Belsay Hall and Garden Matfen, Northumberland Stay from: £120.00

Horton Grange - 7.1 miles from Belsay Hall and Garden Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Stay from: £45.00

Close House Hotel - 8 miles from Belsay Hall and Garden Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland Stay from: £85.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

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

The Cornhills Farmhouse - 8.1 miles from Belsay Hall and Garden Cornhills, Northumberland From: £70.00

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

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