Pictures of Morpeth
About Morpeth
Hidden in the spacious Northumberland countryside where centuries ago the towns and villages of this vast region were the scene of border raids and skirmishes, lies the busy market town of Morpeth. It has a wealth of historic buildings both in and outside of the town. The church here is rather special it is dedicated to St.Mary and is of 14th-century build. There is a magnificent stained glass Tree of Jesse of the same date in the east window, and other window traceries show fragments of old glass. The church is impressive and houses many treasures.
Interestingly, the town has a one handed clock tower which has become a noted landmark. The handsome Town Hall was designed by John Vanbrugh in 1714. There are several buildings from medieval times and there is a noted Bag-pipes museum displaying pipes from home and overseas.
Morpeth, is in a horse-shoe loop on the River Wansbeck. It is a favoured position, considered to be the gateway to moors, hills and coast. Several bridges cross the gurgling waters of the Wansbeck and lead to delightful riverside walks.
Attractive and historic places to visit include; Meldon Park built in 1832 by John Dobson, Nevminster Abbey, Mitford Castle and the nearby Wallington Hall which shows a spectacular interior. All this, delightful Morpeth, stunning Northumberland countryside and an incredibly beautiful coastline, what more could anyone wish?
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Morpeth
| Mitford Castle | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Wansbeck Country Park | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Plessey Woods Country Park | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bedlington Country Park | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Queen Elizabeth II Country Park | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Bolam Lake Country Park | (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Belsay Hall & Gardens | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Blyth East Pier Head Lighthouse | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Druridge Bay Country Park | (9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Seaton Delaval Hall | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Wallington Hall | (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Warkworth Castle | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lordenshaw | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Spanish City, Whitley Bay | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Cragside | (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in MorpethAll attractions in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Morpeth
Hartburn, in the county of Northumberland (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction W)
This is a wonderful place to be, especially on a bright summer day when the sun beats down relentlessly.
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, in the county of Northumberland (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction E)
The bay is a major attraction, often lively with fishing cobbles and pleasure craft, it is also a haven for sun-bathers.
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Bolam, in the county of Northumberland (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)
This is an historic village, it took its name from a Baron de Bolam in the 13th century.
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Blyth, in the county of Northumberland (7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction E)
An attractive old place, with a long seafaring history, the port of Blyth is believed to date back to the 12th-century.
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Seaton Sluice, in the county of Northumberland (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
For centuries salt had been panned in the region, at this time the village was known as Hartley Pans, but this appears to have changed following the building of a harbour with a sluice at the harbour mouth.
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Warkworth, in the county of Northumberland (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)
Sparkling in high summer and tinged with frosty thin ice in winter, the River Coquet makes its final loop before entering the sea at Amble.
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Newcastle upon Tyne, a Historic City in the county of Tyne & Wear (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)
This important City was known as Pons Aelii in Roman times; the Romans built the first bridge over the River Tyne, it was guarded...
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Cullercoats, in the county of Tyne & Wear (13.6 miles, 22.0 km, direction SE)
Cullercoats has many pleasing aspects including a picturesque 19th century church in a commanding position close to the shoreline.
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Thropton, in the county of Northumberland (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction NW)
This pretty village straggles the banks of the sparkling River Coquet. It is a lively invigorating place, lying amidst the stunning countryside of Simonside, a 1,409 foot high peak.
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Jarrow, in the county of Tyne & Wear (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction SE)
This is the town that is famous for the 1930's "Hunger March" caused by the intense poverty that followed the closing of the Charles Palmer shipyard. The last of the surviving marchers, Cornelius Whalen died in 2003 at the age of 93.
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Alnmouth, a Picturesque Village in the county of Northumberland (15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction N)
Alnmouth lies on a coastline famed for its outstanding natural beauty, thus one of its greatest pleasures is found in wandering the coastal paths enjoying uninterrupted sea and coastal views.
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Gateshead, in the county of Tyne & Wear (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction S)
The urban sprawl of Gateshead rises majestically skywards in a seemingly endless mixture of concrete and glass. Gateshead stretches for almost 13 miles along the banks of the River Tyne.
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Alnwick, a Historic Market Town in the county of Northumberland (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction N)
Set magnificently in the heart of the beautiful northern countryside is the great castle that has dominated the life and times of Alnwick for centuries.
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Elsdon, in the county of Northumberland (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction W)
In this gentle setting the village, with its scattering of 18th-century properties around a picturesque village green, is the perfect example of English village life.
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Marsden Bay, in the county of Tyne & Wear (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction SE)
Marsden Bay is a deeply curved bay of soft golden sands, it is surrounded almost entirely by crumbling limestone cliffs which provide a haven for colonies of sea-birds.
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All towns in NorthumberlandComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Morpeth Station | (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) |
| Pegswood Station | (1.8 miles, 3.0 km, direction E) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S) |
| New Bridge Street | (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S) |
| A1(M) Junction 65 | (18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction S) |
| Teesside International Airport | (46.7 miles, 75.1 km, direction S) |
| Morpeth to London | (261.2 miles, 420.3 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Morpeth
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Morpeth center |
| The Queens Head Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Horton Grange | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction S) |
| Britannia Hotel Newcastle Airport | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S) |
| Metro Inns Newcastle | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction S) |
| Holiday Inn Newcastle | (11.3 miles, 18.1 km, direction S) |
| Village Hotel And Leisure Club Newcastle | (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction SE) |
| Jesmond Dene House | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction S) |
| Best Western New Kent Hotel | (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction S) |
| The Sun Hotel | (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction N) |
| New Northumbria Hotel | (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Morpeth |
