Best Ice Cream in Morpeth
Morwick Dairy farm ice cream, Ice Bar on Newgate Street, and Cresswell Ices on the coast -- where to find the best ice cream in and around Morpeth.
Morpeth might be a market town rather than a seaside resort, but it punches well above its weight for ice cream. A dairy farm with over 160 flavours, a parlour on the high street, and a nearly century-old family business on the coast -- here are the best places for ice cream in and around Morpeth.
Morwick Dairy Ice Cream
Morwick Dairy is the standout ice cream destination near Morpeth and one of the best in Northumberland. Based at Morwick Farm near Acklington, about 15 minutes north of town, they make Italian-style gelato using fresh milk from their own award-winning herd of Holstein, Ayrshire and Jersey cows.
The flavour range is extraordinary -- over 160 varieties on rotation, from countryside pudding classics like apple crumble, Eton mess, and rhubarb and ginger to more adventurous options. Around 20 flavours are available at any time. There's a viewing window so children can watch the ice cream being made, plus a safe play area and ample parking.
Morwick is consistently rated number one for dessert in Morpeth on Tripadvisor, and the reviews are deserved. This is proper farm-to-cone ice cream in a beautiful Northumberland setting.
Best for: Over 160 flavours made from their own herd -- the best ice cream near Morpeth, and arguably in Northumberland.
Ice Bar
Ice Bar is Morpeth's town centre ice cream option, right on Newgate Street. They serve specialist ice cream from producers including Archers, with an ever-changing selection behind the counter.
The menu goes well beyond a cone -- think knickerbocker glory sundaes, banana splits, Eton mess, and milkshakes made with real fruit and ice cream. Chocolate-dipped cones are a customer favourite. The owner makes all the cakes and scones herself, so there's always something home-baked to go alongside.
It's the obvious choice for a spontaneous ice cream on a Morpeth shopping trip -- no car needed, right in the middle of town.
Best for: The town centre option -- specialist ice cream, sundaes, and milkshakes on Morpeth's main street.
Cresswell Ices
Cresswell Ices has been serving homemade ice cream on the Northumberland coast for close to a century. Situated at Sea View in Cresswell, about 20 minutes east of Morpeth, it's a popular stop on a coastal day trip -- especially if you're combining it with a walk along Cresswell Beach or Druridge Bay.
The ice cream is homemade and the setting is properly coastal -- sea air, sand dunes, and a cone. It's a simpler operation than Morwick, but that's part of the charm. The family behind it have been doing this for generations.
Opening hours can be seasonal, so check before making a special trip.
Best for: Nearly a century of homemade ice cream on the Northumberland coast -- pair it with a beach walk at Druridge Bay.
Quick comparison
| | Style | Location | Vegan | Price | |---|---|---|---|---| | Morwick Dairy | Farm gelato | Morwick Farm (15 min north) | Limited | ££ | | Ice Bar | Parlour | 62 Newgate Street, Morpeth | Limited | £ | | Cresswell Ices | Homemade | Sea View, Cresswell (20 min east) | Limited | £ |
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