Photo of Belsay tower house, a ruined tower house near Newcastle Airport Metro, Northumberland, north east England.

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Belsay tower house

Open to visitorsan English Heritage site — check opening times and admission before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Belsay tower house is a tower house in Northumberland. It is one of 29 tower houses the Albion Guide lists in the county. Other tower houses nearby include Vicar's Pele and Welton tower house. Newcastle Airport Metro Station is 12.5 km away to the south-east.

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