Belford Hall
Belford Hall, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EY
2017 was the Tercentenary of the birth of James Paine, one of the most notable architects of the 18th century, who specialised in buildings in the Palladian style. Belford Hall (c. 1754) is believed to have been his most northern commission. In the North-east he also worked at Alnwick Castle, Bywell, Gibside, and Wallington. Pevsner's 'Buildings of England, Northumberland' describes Belford Hall as 'a typical Paine design, at once both restrained and animated ....one of his most satisfying designs' and Paine's biographer commends the South Front as 'a wonderfully complete and subtle essay in movement' John Dobson, based in Newcastle, was noted for many new public and private buildings and the restoration or extension of older ones. Two of the most notable of his works are Newcastle Central Station and the Collingwood Monument. In Belford, he extended the Hall (c. 1818), extended St Mary's Church, improved the frontage of several terraces of houses and designed the Court Building. After a period of dereliction, Belford Hall was restored in the 1980s and converted into private apartments. For the Open Days, there will be a display of historical and architectural material relating to Belford Hall and Belford including new research findings, guided tours of the communal areas and exterior of the Hall, and a virtual tour of some areas inaccessible to those with limited mobility. A walk around the interesting Market Town of Belford will complement a visit to the Hall.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1100-1600
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1100-1600
Location & directions
Belford Hall, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7EY
- Directions:
- Turn off A1 midway between Alnwick and Berwick onto B6349 (Wooler). Pass the Fire Station, entrance to Belford Hall is on the right, after the golf course, but before the Well House Cafe and Salmon Inn, in Belford High Street. Note for Satnavs use NE70 7LX. Buses: Arriva: X15 and X18. Bus stop at end of drive.
- Contact on day:
- Mrs Christine Harris, +44 7709 253032
- Telephone number:
- +447709253032
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Booking only required if group is more than 6 people.
- Booking contact name:
- Christine Harris
- Booking telephone number:
- +447709253032
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking opens:
- 12 Sep 2024 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
Gravel paths difficult for wheelchairs, prams and pushchairs., alternative on-site routes available. Steps to Wine Cellar are worn and uneven. There is available a virtual tour of areas with access difficulties. Wheelchair ramp available for entry to main building.
Additional information
Light refreshments may be available . A walk around the interesting Market Town of Belford, taking in the Church, will complement a visit to the Hall. This is also where the nearest public conveniences can be found. Excellent cafes and pubs in the village.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s)
