Heritage & History in Morpeth
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Morpeth.
Upcoming Events
View all →Knights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Warkworth Castle
Included with admission; free to English Heritage membersFire & Steel: The Blacksmithing Weekend at Bamburgh Castle
10:00 AM - 4:15 PM · Bamburgh Castle
Included with castle admissionBamburgh Castle Summer Events Programme
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Bamburgh Castle
The Bodyguard — Theatre Royal
Matinee and evening; final performance Sat 1 Aug · Theatre Royal
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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.
Best After-School Clubs in Morpeth
Karate, judo, gymnastics, swimming, and soft play -- the best after-school clubs and activities for children in Morpeth.
The Oldest Pubs in Morpeth
From a Tudor coaching inn dating to 1656 to a riverside local that has served the town since the 1730s, these are the oldest pubs still open in Morpeth.
Famous People from Morpeth
From a suffragette who gave her life for the vote to the father of English botany, a Trafalgar hero, and the first man to translate the Bible into Chinese — here are the famous people from Morpeth.
Churches in Morpeth
From the medieval parish church where suffragette Emily Davison is buried to a Victorian gem inspired by a Sicilian cathedral and a Gothic Revival Catholic church on Oldgate, here are the churches and places of worship in Morpeth.
The Great Fire of Morpeth, 1689
In 1689 an accidental fire destroyed much of Morpeth, wiping out the medieval town centre. The rebuilding that followed gave the town its distinctive Georgian brick streetscape.
Local Places
Full directory →Morpeth Library
CommunityPublic library housed within the Morpeth Sports and Leisure Centre, offering books, audiobooks, free Wi-Fi, public computers, printing, and regular events for children and adults. Part of Northumberland Libraries.
Morpeth Town Hall
CommunityGrade II listed town hall on the Market Place, originally designed by Vanbrugh in 1714. Home to Morpeth Town Council and a venue for civic events, meetings, and community functions. Stands beside the Grade II* listed Clock Tower.
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
CommunityFree museum in the 13th-century Chantry on Bridge Street, home to one of the finest collections of bagpipes in the world. Tells the story of Northumbrian smallpipes and border piping through instruments, music, and interactive displays.
Morpeth Clock Tower
CommunityGrade II* listed 60-foot tower dating from the early 17th century, built from recycled medieval stone believed to come from Newminster Abbey. Houses a peal of six bells cast in 1706 and has served as a gaol, meat store, and civic landmark over the centuries.