Discover Morpeth and the wider Northumberland Area

Alnwick Castle & Gardens

Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England, and has been the home of the Percys, Earls and Dukes of Northumberland since 1309, younger visitors will recognsie the castle from the Harry Potter films. The Alnwick Garden, just a few minutes walk from Alnwick Castle, is one of the world's most exciting contemporary gardens. The Alnwick Garden is now a vibrant place, with beautifully landscaped gardens, magnificent architecture and unique features, all brought to life with wate...
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Bamburgh Castle & Beach

Enjoy a great day out at Bamburgh Castle. Explore 14 public areas, learn more about the castle from our friendly knowledgeable guides and new audio tour. Watch history being uncovered during live archaeological excavations. Refreshments are available in the Clock Tower Tea Rooms. Specialising in Northumberland produce sample a range of delicious home cooked meals and light snacks.
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Carlisle Park

Carlisle Park is open all day, every day so it's always a great time to visit The William Turner Garden is open from 8am till 6pm in the summer and from 8am till 3.30pm in the winter, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day when it is closed. The main park entrances at the Formal Gardens, Elliott Bridge and Oldgate Bridge, and The William Turner Garden are wheelchair accessible. There are some steep hills and steps in the park. The Paddling Pool in Carlisle Park is very popluar ...
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Children's Play Park

There are two separate formal play areas in the Park. The main area, which includes the Paddling Pool, a sand pit, swings, slides and climbing frames is located near the bowling greens and the River Wansbeck. A Toddlers' Play Area can be found at the Doorstep Green with smaller equipment suitable for younger children.
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Collingwood House

Collingwood House is a late 18th century Georgian house, having Grade II* listed building status, at Oldgate. It was the home of Admiral Lord Collingwood from 1791 to his death at sea in 1810. Oldgate is located just behind the clock tower, near the Town Hall
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Farne Islands

The Farne Islands lie off the coast off Northumberland between Seahouses and Bamburgh, here you will find the famous brd sanctuary. One of the great attractions of the Farne Islands is the story of Grace Darling and the wreck of the Forfarshire. Grace Darling was the daughter of Longstone lighthouse-keeper, William Darling, and on September 7, 1838, at the age of 22 years, she and her father rescued nine people in a strong gale and thick fog from the wreck of the Forfarshire, which had run a...
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Morpeth Bagpipe Museum

Open daily between 10am-5pm (closed on Sunday) with FREE admission. The Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum is located in Morpeth Chantry, The museum, founded in 1987, contains a large collection of historic bagpipes, historic Northumbrian smallpipess and Border pipes, mainly based on the collection of William Alfred Cocks (1892 - 1971).
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Morpeth Clock Tower

The Morpeth Clock Tower is one of Morpeth's most famous landmarks. Standing at roughly 70 ft high, tucked away in the corner of the Market Place it is now dwarfed by more modern constructions. The walls are 3'6" thick The Clock Tower was constructed sometime between 1604 and 1634 out of Medieval Stone thought to have come from a gatehouse that previously stood at the west end of Oldgate to protect the town from marauding raiders from the north. During its time it has served as many functio...
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Morpeth Golf Club

Morpeth Golf Club, founded in 1906, is a private members club of approximately 950 playing and social members. Situated just 15 miles north of Newcastle, our course is one of the North East’s gems. Back in 1906 when the club was formed, the gentlemen of Morpeth initially played their golf on a field at Tranwell before moving to the club’s present location on the outskirts of the town. The course was designed by six times Open champion Harry Vardon and offers you a golfing experience that is as ...
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Morpeth Markets

Wednesday Market In 2002-3, the Market Place in Morpeth was refurbished and expanded. And in 2005, the market was relocated onto the Market Place bringing it back into the heart of the town. Since 2002, the council has also run a ‘markets partnership’ bringing together council officers, traders from both the Wednesday and Morpeth received its Market Charter from King John in 1199, and so celebrated the 800th anniversary of the market in 1999. Up until the 1950’s, it was a major livestock m...
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Morpeth Rugby Football Club

Rugby club open to new members Function room hire for weddings etc, catering available
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Morpeth Town Hall

Paddling Pool

Enjoy the sunshine and splash around in the paddling pool in Carlisle Park The Paddling Pool in Carlisle Park is very popluar with visiotrs, hundreds of families visit each year. Opening on the Saturday of the second May Bank Holiday Weekend, and stays open until the end of September. It is an unsupervised facility. Located in the main play area in the park, the nearest entrance is at Elliott Bridge.
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Quiet stroll along the river?

Take a relaxing walk along the banks of the River Wansbeck as it weaves through Carlisle Park.
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Sanderson Arcade

A fantastic new shopping destination in the heart of the town centre, with easy access to car parks and the bus interchange. Sanderson Arcade opened in November 2009 and is home to both major high street brands and local traders. Public toilets / coffee shops
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Skate Park

Feeling energetic? visit the skate park in Carlisle Park suitable for skateboarders, in line skaters and BMX bikers.
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Stepping Stones

Cross the river Wansbeck via the stepping stones
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The Grave of Emily Wilding Davison

Emily Wilding Davison is buried in the church yard of St Mary the Virgin, Morpeth in a family plot, her father having died in 1893. The cemetery is close to Longhorsley where she had lived with her mother. The funeral attracted a large crowd. Her gravestone bears the WSPU slogan, "Deeds not words". A funeral was held in London on 14 June 1913 and her coffin was brought by train to Morpeth for burial on 15 June. Emily Wilding Davison - fatally injured when she stepped on to the track d...
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The Rowing Boats

Hire a rowing boat to gett hat little bit closer to nature and explore the river.
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Whitehouse Farm

Whitehouse Farm is a 40 acre farm centre that has been entertaining and educating visitors since it opened it's doors in May 1997.The farm is a great place for families, school and group visits of all ages enabling visitors to see, handle and feed a wide variety of animals from traditional breeds to unusual and exotic species. We are located in the heart of Northumberland just 1 mile off the A1. There is something for everyone and 75% of the farm is undercover so come along whatever the weathe...
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