Host's Guidebook
City/Town information
Morpeth is in South East Northumberland, 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and only 8 miles from fabulous unspoiled beaches on the coastline making it a perfect base for exploring the area. You can pretty much be in the city, coast or stunning countryside within 20-30 minutes.
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Morpeth
Morpeth is in South East Northumberland, 14 miles north of Newcastle upon Tyne and only 8 miles from fabulous unspoiled beaches on the coastline making it a perfect base for exploring the area. You can pretty much be in the city, coast or stunning countryside within 20-30 minutes.
Days Out/Activities
When you’re looking to unwind, take a woodland walk in the colourful Carlisle Park. With a playpark, riverboats and bowls as well as gorgeous scenery, the park has plenty to offer. We’d recommend checking out Turner Garden which celebrates the life of William Turner who was born in Morpeth. You can find the William Turner Garden within the formal gardens of Carlisle Park, off Castle Square, Morpeth, Northumberland.
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Carlisle Park, Morpeth
When you’re looking to unwind, take a woodland walk in the colourful Carlisle Park. With a playpark, riverboats and bowls as well as gorgeous scenery, the park has plenty to offer. We’d recommend checking out Turner Garden which celebrates the life of William Turner who was born in Morpeth. You can find the William Turner Garden within the formal gardens of Carlisle Park, off Castle Square, Morpeth, Northumberland.
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Druridge Bay is a living landscape, rich in wildlife and with big plans for the future. The bay is a stunning seven-mile stretch of sand running from Amble to Cresswell and is a popular place to ride, cycle walk, paddle, and surf. Today there is just the sound of the surf and seabirds, but the beach has a fascinating and varied past.
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Druridge Bay Country Park
A1068Druridge Bay is a living landscape, rich in wildlife and with big plans for the future. The bay is a stunning seven-mile stretch of sand running from Amble to Cresswell and is a popular place to ride, cycle walk, paddle, and surf. Today there is just the sound of the surf and seabirds, but the beach has a fascinating and varied past.
This pint-sized island holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, a coastal castle, and an ancient priory that is all waiting to be discovered. Always check safe crossing times before visiting Holy Island, as it becomes separated from the rest of the world and completely inaccessible twice a day.
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Holy Island
This pint-sized island holds pubs and cafés a-plenty, a coastal castle, and an ancient priory that is all waiting to be discovered. Always check safe crossing times before visiting Holy Island, as it becomes separated from the rest of the world and completely inaccessible twice a day.
Tynemouth
Immerse yourself in history with a walking holiday on Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail. Hadrian’s Wall is Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opened as a National Trail in 2003, Hadrian’s Wall Path follows the course of the wall closely along its entire length. Follow the path from coast to coast with Hadrian's Wall accompanying you much of the way from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway.
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Immerse yourself in history with a walking holiday on Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail. Hadrian’s Wall is Europe’s largest surviving Roman monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opened as a National Trail in 2003, Hadrian’s Wall Path follows the course of the wall closely along its entire length. Follow the path from coast to coast with Hadrian's Wall accompanying you much of the way from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway.
Things to do with kids
Just outside Morpeth is Whitehouse Farm Centre. It's a great place for the whole family to enjoy a day out with a 'hands-on' experience with lots of different animals. It is a 40-acre farm centre that has been educating and entertaining visitors since 1997. It is a great place to see, handle and feed a wide variety of animals from traditional breeds to unusual and exotic species.
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Whitehouse Farm Centre
Just outside Morpeth is Whitehouse Farm Centre. It's a great place for the whole family to enjoy a day out with a 'hands-on' experience with lots of different animals. It is a 40-acre farm centre that has been educating and entertaining visitors since 1997. It is a great place to see, handle and feed a wide variety of animals from traditional breeds to unusual and exotic species.
The brainchild of The Duchess of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden is a multi-award-winning visitor attraction based in Alnwick, Northumberland.
12 acres of meandering and magnificent Gardens are home to the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard, a Grand Cascade comprising 120 water jets, and the world's largest Treehouse Restaurant.
Everyone is welcome. Families and children can run freely throughout The Garden playing on our mini diggers and interacting with our daily Summer street theatre programme.
At other times of the year, The Garden is a peacful and tranquil haven to spend hour after hour wandering amongst the Roses, the Ornamental Garden and the Cherry Blossom or just kicking back to take it all in on one of our 50 swinging benches.
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Denwick LaneThe brainchild of The Duchess of Northumberland, The Alnwick Garden is a multi-award-winning visitor attraction based in Alnwick, Northumberland.
12 acres of meandering and magnificent Gardens are home to the world’s largest Tai Haku Cherry Orchard, a Grand Cascade comprising 120 water jets, and the world's largest Treehouse Restaurant.
Everyone is welcome. Families and children can run freely throughout The Garden playing on our mini diggers and interacting with our daily Summer street theatre programme.
At other times of the year, The Garden is a peacful and tranquil haven to spend hour after hour wandering amongst the Roses, the Ornamental Garden and the Cherry Blossom or just kicking back to take it all in on one of our 50 swinging benches.
Northumberland Country Zoo is an up-and-coming family-run animal not-for-profit collection in the heart of Northumberland. The park currently has 17 acres for visitors to explore with over 100 species of animals to see.
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Northumberland Country Zoo is an up-and-coming family-run animal not-for-profit collection in the heart of Northumberland. The park currently has 17 acres for visitors to explore with over 100 species of animals to see.
Go Ape’s treetop adventure course is located 30ft high in the trees. Put your skills to the test as you climb high platforms, zoom down speedy zip lines and swoop through the trees on Tarzan swings
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Go Ape Matfen
Go Ape’s treetop adventure course is located 30ft high in the trees. Put your skills to the test as you climb high platforms, zoom down speedy zip lines and swoop through the trees on Tarzan swings
Look no further than Morpeth Family Golf Centre in Morpeth, near Newcastle. Our golf centre is a friendly environment open to everyone from regular golfers to complete first-timers. Based off the A1 in Morpeth near Newcastle, this is the ideal venue to learn or improve your golf. With a floodlit covered driving range, grass practice and a 9 hole golf course. We also have an 18 hole, Pirates Adventure Golf.
N1Golf Centre Morpeth
Ponteland RoadLook no further than Morpeth Family Golf Centre in Morpeth, near Newcastle. Our golf centre is a friendly environment open to everyone from regular golfers to complete first-timers. Based off the A1 in Morpeth near Newcastle, this is the ideal venue to learn or improve your golf. With a floodlit covered driving range, grass practice and a 9 hole golf course. We also have an 18 hole, Pirates Adventure Golf.
Must book tickets prior - https://www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk/
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Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
Grand ParadeMust book tickets prior - https://www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk/
National Trust - Cragside
Food & Drink
Local food and drink favourites
The most popular restaurant in Morpeth with delicious, freshly prepared, authentic Italian food, and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Lollo Rosso Italia
40 Bridge StThe most popular restaurant in Morpeth with delicious, freshly prepared, authentic Italian food, and a vibrant atmosphere.
Stylish dining in a contemporary setting over two floors in the Sanderson Arcade. The food is of a very high standard, the service efficient and friendly. For the modern foodie, this should possibly be your first destination in Morpeth.
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Barluga Morpeth
Stylish dining in a contemporary setting over two floors in the Sanderson Arcade. The food is of a very high standard, the service efficient and friendly. For the modern foodie, this should possibly be your first destination in Morpeth.
Fresh pub food in a cosy and friendly atmosphere, they offer traditional pub food and a selection of Real Ales for you to enjoy.
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Sun Inn
Fresh pub food in a cosy and friendly atmosphere, they offer traditional pub food and a selection of Real Ales for you to enjoy.
Newly opened on Morpeth high street. By day, The Townhouse ground floor is the ideal rendezvous spot for coffee, or a bite to eat during your break from shopping. Come evening, it’s a place to relax, unwind and enjoy a tall gin or celebratory glass of prosecco to a finger clicking soundtrack of vintage soul, sophisticated disco and new groove.
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Auction House
63 Bridge StNewly opened on Morpeth high street. By day, The Townhouse ground floor is the ideal rendezvous spot for coffee, or a bite to eat during your break from shopping. Come evening, it’s a place to relax, unwind and enjoy a tall gin or celebratory glass of prosecco to a finger clicking soundtrack of vintage soul, sophisticated disco and new groove.
Situated next door to The Townhouse, Offering standout signature cocktails alongside the best street food in a casual and vibrant atmosphere.
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Auction House
63 Bridge StSituated next door to The Townhouse, Offering standout signature cocktails alongside the best street food in a casual and vibrant atmosphere.
With a recent renovation both inside and out, including a new and improved beer garden, the Black Bull provides friendly and relaxed drinking and dining experience.
The Black Bull
47 Bridge StWith a recent renovation both inside and out, including a new and improved beer garden, the Black Bull provides friendly and relaxed drinking and dining experience.
Originally a castle built by warriors in the 14th century the Blackbird, Ponteland is one of the most remarkable inns in England.
Ponteland first appeared in the history books in the 13th century when the feuds between the Kings of England & Scotland were underway. The signing of a peace treaty between Henry III. of England & Alexander of Scotland, took place on the knoll of the marshes, where The Blackbird stands today.
Blackbird Inn
North RoadOriginally a castle built by warriors in the 14th century the Blackbird, Ponteland is one of the most remarkable inns in England.
Ponteland first appeared in the history books in the 13th century when the feuds between the Kings of England & Scotland were underway. The signing of a peace treaty between Henry III. of England & Alexander of Scotland, took place on the knoll of the marshes, where The Blackbird stands today.
Shopping/Supermarkets
Exploring the town centre, you’ll discover independent shops, cosy pubs and high street favourites. If you’re looking for a full shopping experience, head to Sanderson Arcade and you’ll find an array of stores as well as cafes, beauty bars, and markets. When you want to get your hands on the best local produce, Morpeth’s popular Farmers Market takes place every first Saturday of the month in the main town square.
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Sanderson Arcade
3 Sanderson ArcadeExploring the town centre, you’ll discover independent shops, cosy pubs and high street favourites. If you’re looking for a full shopping experience, head to Sanderson Arcade and you’ll find an array of stores as well as cafes, beauty bars, and markets. When you want to get your hands on the best local produce, Morpeth’s popular Farmers Market takes place every first Saturday of the month in the main town square.
Morrisons – NE61 1HQ - Both Lidl and Morrisons are located an 8-minute drive away from the property
Lidl - NE61 1PA
Co-op - NE61 2DR Cashpoint available
Sainsburys - NE61 2SB Cashpoint Available
Marks and Spencers - NE61 1NS
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Morrisons
Fenkle StreetMorrisons – NE61 1HQ - Both Lidl and Morrisons are located an 8-minute drive away from the property
Lidl - NE61 1PA
Co-op - NE61 2DR Cashpoint available
Sainsburys - NE61 2SB Cashpoint Available
Marks and Spencers - NE61 1NS
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Getting Around
Taxi Services
S a Taxis – 01670 513513
Just Taxis – 01670 514965
Abbey Taxis - 01670 514872
Just Taxis - 07957 495503
Morpeth Railway Station - NE61 2SL
The nearest train station is approximately a 7-minute drive from the property with routes to Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Carlisle.
Morpeth Bus Station - NE61 1NS
There are also plenty of bus routes throughout the town. Hop on the Arriva X15 route which travels through to Newcastle with stops in Belford and Alnwick.