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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

Saturday 01 May 2010 to Wednesday 29 September 2010

Summary

Extraodinary Measures
at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, NE20 0DX
1  May - 26 September 2010
 

Details

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland has been transformed with commissions from leading, international contemporary artists like Ron Mueck,Slinkachu and Mat CollishawExtraordinary Measures takes visitors on a day out with a difference, into an Alice in Wonderland world of dark enchantment with stunning exhibits that explore distortion of size and scale, perfect for both big kids and little ones.

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, in Northumberland has something for everyone, with a fine medieval castle, a Greek Revival villa and outstanding, plant-rich gardens to explore. Take in thirty acres of picturesque landscaping, including magnificent rhodedendorons, and see forever changing seasonal delights such as snows, gorgeous summer blooms or golden leafy hues.  Enter the magical and romantic Quarry Garden with ravines, pinnacles and sheer rock faces inspired by the quarries of Sicily.

 

The Jacobean mansion ruins of the Castle are sure to impress, make sure you climb right to the top of the tower for spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Belsay Hall itself is a Classical Greek Revival villa, centred around the amazing central two-storey ‘Pillar Hall’, wander the large unfurnished rooms and discover the stark architecture. Belsay’s Victorian tea room, situated in the old kitchen  is the perfect mid-visit stop off. 

Admission

Admission prices to Extraordinary Measures 
Adult: £8.00 
Concession £6.80 
Child: £4.00 
Family: £20.00 
English Heritage members and under 5s go free

Directions

In Belsay; 14 miles NW of Newcastle, on A696

Opening Times

1-18 Apr10am-6pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
19-30 AprClosed
1 May - 26 Sep (Amended admission costs*)10am-6pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
27-30 SepClosed
1-31 Oct10am-4pmMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
1 Nov - 31 Mar 201110am-4pmMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
Open February half-term for snow displays 
Closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan
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Contact details

Katharine Wrigley
01661 881636
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Address

Belsay
Belsay
Northumberland
NE20 0DX

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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

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