Belsay Hall and Castle

Belsay Awakes

Located in Northumberland, Belsay Hall is a Grade 1 Listed Country House built between 1810 and 1817. The hall was the residence of the Middleton family until 1962 and whilst they still own the wider estate today, it is administered by English Heritage.

Client
English Heritage
Architect/client representative
RNJ Partnership
Contract value
£5,032,842
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The Belsay Awakes Project is one of the largest of its kind in Northumberland's recent history. Historic Property Restoration have been entrusted as the main contractor overseeing this project, on such a treasured site that is steeped in history. 

The works include structural repairs to the Main Hall and North Wing roofs, followed by the complete re-roofing in traditional slate and leadwork. Extensive internal temporary protection to the ornate staircases, finishes and circulation spaces was initially installed as part of the enabling works.

I just wanted to take a moment to thank the HPR team for all the hard work delivered throughout the MEND works project.

The quality of the completed works is excellent and is a real credit to the professionalism and commitment shown on site. It has been clear throughout that a high standard has been maintained, and the end result reflects that.

We appreciate the collaborative approach taken and the effort made to ensure the works were delivered smoothly and to a high standard.

Gary Leybourne - Design Services Manager -
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

The Dean and Chapter and its Fabric Advisory Committee is thrilled with the quality of work produced by HPR Ltd. The skills exhibited in stone masonry are particularly fine. Managers and staff have developed good relations with the client team – we couldn’t have asked for better attitude or commitment.

Lindy Gilliland Testimonial -
Lindy Gilliland - Newcastle Cathedral Project Manager

"From my personal perspective, this was one of the best projects I have been involved with over the last 35 years as a Chartered Building Surveyor, RICS Accredited in Building Conservation. My client role on this was a complete pleasure, because you and your team were first class, complementing the excellent professional design team. Well done!"

Richard Dunn -
PCC Project Co-ordinator, for St John the Baptist Church, Wilberfoss

"I am glad we chose HPR as our partner for this project, and I do believe we are partnered as you have the same passion and respect for our museum as we do. The work itself is of high standard, and the behind the scenes support is much appreciated too. I would not hesitate to recommend HPR to anyone who needs restoration or building work for historic properties. It has been a pleasure to work with you."

Diane Stephens -
Manager at Heugh Battery Museum

"HPR recognise, and allow for, the necessary archaeological recording to take place during consolidation work and the disruptions that this may cause to their planned programme of work comes as no surprise to them. This awareness means that their workforce is able to be pro-active in informing the archaeologist of any possible instances when recording may be necessary."

Mick Krupa -
NPHT Archaeologist at Nenthead Smeltmill

"Historic Property Restoration carried out the first phase of the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Town Hall. The company were extremely professional in their approach throughout the entire process as befits a company with extensive experience in the conservation and restoration sector."

David Lodge -
Greater Morpeth Development Trust

"Historic Property Restoration deliver good quality work to programme and budget on a regular basis. They are reliable and value for money."

Ian Merritt -
English Heritage Conservation and Maintenance Manager
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The Coach House will be structurally stabilised with wholesale underpinning works and significant consolidation works to the masonry structures. A new oak roof structure will be installed and slated with a Welsh slate roof.

A full fit out including mechanical and electrical works will see the Coach House sympathetically converted into a new Café facility. Specialist works to the Castle and previous Kennel building form part of the scheme. A new larger car park will be formed, together with new landscaping works to many areas of the site which will incorporate a new child friendly play area.

Belsay Castle

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