The garage was closed. The van needs constant top ups, but it is still driving, so we decided to head back to Belsay Hall. Alnwick castle was also on the list for the day and Julie decided that she wanted to visit it before heading to Belsay. It is a good thing too, because the drive from Belsay to Jedburgh brings us nowhere near Alnwick (contrary to what I thought). We managed to find a place to park in Alnwick not too far from the castle itself. Alnwick castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the UK, Windsor being the largest. It has also been a film site for many movies, most notably the Harry Potter films. Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood Prince of Thieves also filmed some scenes here. The castle is extremely nice and the interior is the best we have seen, probably because normal people live there. Alnwick castle was a staggering £21 for us to get in, and even though it was a steep price, it was worth it.
Belsay Hall itself wasn’t worth walking around. The mansion was done in a Greek style and was badly damaged and not properly restored. The mansion had 4 large wine cellars which I thought was a great idea. Julie found the library to be perfect, as it was the closest thing she has seen that looks like what she has envisioned for her own library. The mansion was built of stone excavated nearby and the area that was excavated was turned into a garden. The gardens were really beautiful, in particular the high stone walls surrounding them added to the effect. There is an arch way in the garden that Julie found most lovely as pictured in the EH guide and to her dismay, it was under renovations when we were there. I took a picture anyway, but it really took away the appeal of the arch. There was also a ruined castle on site, which we explored before heading back and making the long drive north to Jedburgh. The entrance fee for Belsay Hall was £7.50 each, free for EH members. When we arrived in Jeburgh, the campsite warden told us that it might get a bit loud as a rugby game was going on next to the campsite, and access to the field passed through the campsite. He was right, the music didn’t stop until 11:30pm.
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Does it make me less of a man to admit to liking Harry Potter and the Robin Hood movie more than the average?
Yes, I think it does. But I'm a fan as well, so lets just keep it between us.
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