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A rear view of the ‘old castle’ at Belsay which was being refurbished when we visited.

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Belsay Hall is now managed by English Heritage and is open to the public for tours and events. The estate also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including outdoor theatre performances, plant fairs, and Christmas markets.

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Belsay Hall quarry gardens includes many rock based structures while the formal garden includes a parterre, a rose garden, and a herbaceous border.

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The woodland walk at Belsay Hall takes visitors through a variety of trees and shrubs, including rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias.

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The quarry garden at Belsay Hall is a unique feature of the estate, with towering rock formations and a large pool.

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Belsay Hall is surrounded by 30 acres of gardens and woodlands, which were designed by Sir Charles Monck. The gardens feature a quarry garden, a formal garden, and a woodland walk.

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Belsay Hall is a Grade I listed building located in Northumberland, England, it was built in the early 19th century by Sir Charles Monck, who was inspired by his travels to Greece. It is a unique blend of Greek Revival and Gothic styles.

Had a lovely holiday day out in #Northumberland today - #AydonCastle and #BelsayHall. One more day of holiday to go!

#ukcountrypic #photography #BelsayHall, Castle and Gardens. One of the great gems of #Northumbria of which the quarry gardens are totally unexpectedly awesome.

Monday’s #imageoftheday.
A mantelpiece in #BelsayHall, #Northumberland. The house was built in the Greek Doric style between 1810 and 1817 for Sir Charles Monck to his own design, possibly assisted by architect John Dobson.