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Things to see in Belsay (United Kingdom): 8 places and when to go
Belsay is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Nature (1), Temples (1). The best known are Belsay Castle, Morpeth Castle and Vindobala. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.1192, -1.8831
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 132 km as the crow flies
What to see in Belsay
The places in and around Belsay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Belsay CastleMedieval castle ruins in Northumberland, England, UK2.2 km
- Morpeth CastleGrade I listed castle in Morpeth, United Kingdom13 km
- VindobalaAncient Roman fort at Northumberland, the fourth fort on Hadrian's Wall, after Segedunum (Wallsend), Pons Aelius (Newcastle) and Condercum (Benwell)14 km
- Mitford CastleGrade I listed castle in Mitford, Northumberland, England, UK11 km
- Belsay HallGrade I listed historic house museum in Belsay, Northumberland, England, UK2.5 km
- Haw HillMotte-and-bailey castle in Morpeth, Northumberland, England, UK13 km
- Ogle CastleGrade I listed house in Whalton, Northumberland, England, UK6.7 km
- Aruna RatanagiriTheravada Buddhist monastery3 m
When to go to Belsay
The best time to visit Belsay is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:29
- FebPossible9:22
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:50
- MayBest time15:54
- JunBest time17:05
- JulBest time16:35
- AugBest time14:45
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:01
- DecPossible6:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54. In April, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Belsay
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Morpeth30 places21 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne98 places22 km
- Consett20 places25 km
- Hexham33 places29 km
- Sunderland34 places39 km
- Durham56 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Belsay?
The best known: Belsay Castle, Morpeth Castle, Vindobala, Mitford Castle, Belsay Hall. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Belsay?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 54.
How do you get to Belsay?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 132 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Belsay as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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