Booking online is easy and does say a few pounds. Very sad that the Cafe at the start next to the entrance and near the Hall, was shut the day we went, with no reason given - it really messed up our planned day. The Cafe at the other end, near the Castle, was open but is expensive, it was also too warm inside the day we went and only had a handful of tables outside. Maybe take a picnic with you and sit on the grass by the Castle or kids play area. There was also an ice cream van there. Both the Hall and the Castle are empty, in case you imagined they were like a National Trust place and filled with furniture etc. The Castle is a ruin. Both buildings are well worth looking around but didn’t take a lot of time. There are some lovely flower beds and a good array of different plants, especially when including those in the Quarry Garden. Our main reason for visiting was the Quarry Garden and it didn’t disappoint. It was cool, peaceful and by returning on the other less used pathway, we found a secluded bench on which to sit and eat our sandwiches from the Cafe. It is a great place for a gentle meander both through history & unusual gardens.

Absolutely well worth the visit. The hall itself is so good to walk round, especially with all the information boards around. Really helps you picture what it would have been like in all it's glory. The grounds and quarry garden is absolutely breathtaking so much to see and definitely worth the price.

This is a little gem of an English Heritage property with a mansion house with a quirky Greek interior which is still in the process of being renovated to a walk through a picturesque quarry leading to the castle. Nothing like I'd expected to see, it's more in keeping with a National Trust probably and certainly well worth a visit, it's a shame English Heritage don't have more little well kept gems like this. It actually has a shop, tea rooms and immaculately clean proper toilets.

Regular visitor to Belsay Hall & Castle .. It's always a pleasure to visit. Ample parking, pleasant, friendly, and helpful staff. The hall is a lovely walk into history exploring the well-preserved and renovated rooms and cellars. The walk to the castle is beautiful through the wonderful gardens and paths cut through a man made canyon. It's quite breathtaking when the fauna is in full bloom. The castle itself is stunning and a spiral staircase that may be a bit of a challenge to some leads up to the small roof, which in turn offers up some beautiful views. There's a newly built children's play area which is well set out for younger kids and there's seating areas too next to a cafe, which I haven't tried but it looked nice. I've been visiting here for years and will probably continue to do so. Dogs welcome but not inside the hall.

A great day out with plenty to see, a great castle with some of the rooms you can enter looking amazing really gave an impression of life living there. The house would be great if it had some furnishings but still a great space. The gardens were fantastic and well kept with extended walks around the area and a good play area for all the family.