Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Belsay, Northumberland(NE20 0DX)
For one weekend in November, local craftspeople and small independent traders bring their handmade work to the Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, near Morpeth in Northumberland. Shop for Christmas gifts and festive treats while supporting small businesses, and stop at the food traders when you want a bite to eat. The fair is held at an English Heritage site that brings together a medieval castle, whose late 14th-century tower was built to hold off border raiders, a Greek Revival mansion and 30 acres of Grade I-listed gardens, among them the Quarry Garden, laid out in the quarries that gave the hall its stone. Children can head for the Wild Man play area. Entry to the fair comes with standard admission to the site, and English Heritage members get in free.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 21 November – Sunday 22 November 2026
Getting there
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Belsay, Northumberland (NE20 0DX for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Dogs are allowed in the grounds on a short lead, but not in the hall or castle. Assistance dogs are welcome. There is a dog bowl at the entrance and at the castle.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
There are 14 blue badge bays in the main car park and accessible toilets on the site. Wheelchairs can be borrowed and an electric all-terrain scooter, a Tramper, can be hired. A step-free route round the hall is marked at the welcome point; the castle and manor house ground floors are reached by a ramp, with stairs and no lift to the upper floors. Paths are gravel and can be muddy or icy in cold weather. English Heritage advises contacting the site before your visit, as some facilities need advance booking.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Christmas Craft Fair at Belsay Hall in 2026?
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026.
What are the opening times?
The fair runs from 10am to 4pm on both days.
Where is it and how do I get there?
At Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Belsay, near Morpeth, Northumberland, NE20 0DX (NE20 0DU also works for sat nav). It is in Belsay, 14 miles north-west of Newcastle on the A696, and the brown signs lead to the entrance.
How much does it cost to get in?
The fair is included in the standard admission price for the site, and English Heritage members get in free. Booking early through English Heritage's website guarantees entry and gives 15% off the admission price; members choose the member log-in to claim free tickets and should bring their membership card. Check English Heritage's website for current admission prices.
What is there to eat and drink?
Food traders at the fair serve food and refreshments. The Tea Room in the old kitchen serves hot and cold refreshments (open Wednesday to Sunday in winter), and the Coach House café by the castle is open at weekends in winter. You can also bring a picnic to the tables in the stables courtyard.
Where do I park?
Parking is free for English Heritage members and charged for non-members, by cash only. The gravel car park has room for about 115 cars, including 14 blue badge bays (with extra spaces sometimes made on busy event days), and is about 200 metres from the entrance.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are allowed in the grounds on a short lead, but not in the hall or castle. Assistance dogs are welcome throughout. There is a dog bowl at the entrance and at the castle, and dog bins in the car park, at the castle and on the quarry garden path.
Is it accessible?
There are 14 blue badge bays in the main car park and accessible toilets on the site. Wheelchairs can be borrowed, an electric all-terrain scooter called a Tramper can be hired, and a step-free route round the hall is marked on the map at the welcome point. The ground floor of the castle and manor house is reached by a ramp, and there are stairs, with no lift, to the upper floors. Paths are gravel and can be muddy or icy in cold weather. English Heritage advises contacting the site before your visit, as some facilities need advance booking.
What else is there to see at Belsay?
The Greek Revival hall is displayed empty, without furnishings, and the medieval castle has a late 14th-century tower. The 30 acres of gardens include the Quarry Garden, and there is a Wild Man play area near the Coach House café, with a separate area for toddlers, as well as a second-hand bookshop.
Can I come without a car?
Visitors who arrive by bus or bike get 20% off a ticket bought on site on the day, shown with a travel ticket or a bike and helmet. By train, Morpeth is 10 miles away, and there are bike racks on site.
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