English Heritage sites near Morpeth Parish

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

BELSAY HALL, CASTLE AND GARDENS

8 miles from Morpeth Parish

With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.

Brinkburn Priory

BRINKBURN PRIORY

9 miles from Morpeth Parish

The beautiful 12th-century church of the Augustinian priory of Brinkburn survives completely roofed and restored, while parts of the monastic buildings are incorporated into the adjacent manor house.

Heddon on the Wall  Hadrian's Wall

HEDDON ON THE WALL HADRIAN'S WALL

12 miles from Morpeth Parish

A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) thick in places.

Warkworth Castle

WARKWORTH CASTLE

13 miles from Morpeth Parish

If you are planning a fun family day out in Northumberland then look no further than Warkworth Castle with its magnificent cross-shaped keep crowning a hilltop above the River Coquet.

Denton Hall Turret - Hadrian's Wall

DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL

13 miles from Morpeth Parish

The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.

Benwell Vallum Crossing

BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING

13 miles from Morpeth Parish

A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.


Churches in Morpeth Parish

St Aidan

Shields Road Morpeth
01670 503326
http://www.parishofmorpeth.org.uk

One of the three Church buildings that make up the Parish of Morpeth, St Aidan's is also the youngest building, having been founded in 1957 as a mission church to the Stobhill estate, on the south east of the town.


For the past fifty years, it has maintained an active outreach to the surrounding community, most especially to the pupils of Stobhillgate School and Collingwood School.

St Mary the Virgin

St Mary's Field Morpeth
01670 503326
http://www.parishofmorpeth.org.uk

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the oldest of the three church buildings in the Parish, stands on the Kirkhill approximately one mile out of the town of Morpeth. With its natural position and architectural features it is one of the finest and largest 14th century churches in the County of Northumberland. 

The east window of the chancel is the chief glory of the church, depicting Jesse’s dream. The heodstops supporting the hood moulding of the east window may represent Edward Ill and Queen Philippa, so the dating would be before 1377

The ancient Church of England parish church of Morpeth is St Mary's at Highchurch. The oldest remaining parts of the structure belong to the Transitional Early English style of the mid to late 12th century. The church, which was the only Anglican place of worship in the area until the 1840s, has been restored on a number of occasions.[20]

The grave of Emily Wilding Davison, the suffragette who was killed when she fell under the King's horse during the Epsom Derby in 1913, lies in St Mary's graveyard. Her gravestone bears the slogan of the Women's Social and Political Union: "Deeds not words".[20]


Pubs in Morpeth Parish

Black & Grey

80 Newgate Street, Morpeth, NE61 1BU
(01670) 504312

After a short delay, the Black and Grey re-opened on Friday 11th April. The pub has now reverted to a traditional pub with a traditional British food offer (no Tapas). To let by Admiral Taverns
Black Bull

47 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PE
(01670) 512089
blackrosepubs.com/theblackbullmorpeth

Recently renovated pub in the town centre that looks deceptively small from the outside. Six handpulls currently serve three regular beers, Anarchy Brew Co's Blonde Star, Tyne Bank house beer and up to three guests often locally-sourced. Th...
Joiners Arms

3, Wansbeck Street, Morpeth, NE61 1XZ
(01670) 513540

Popular former Fitzgeralds outlet just over the bridge from the town centre. Public bar and lounge (swearing prohibited!) Since June 2021 beer garden added by the river next to the ornamental cannon.
Office

Chantry Place, Morpeth, NE61 1PJ
07957 721066

The Office is a micropub that has no music or games machines. It features eight handpulls and three craft keg beers, all of local origin and three real ciders served on gravity from the glass fronted fridge opposite the bar. Dogs are welcom...
Riverside Lodge
Sun Inn

High Church, Morpeth, NE61 2QT
(01670) 514153
suninn-northumberland.co.uk/

Large open plan pub just out of town centre, 'L' shaped wood/stone interior. Food orientated with live local bandst. Quiz on Sunday evening. May close early mid week if not busy.
Tap & Spile

23 Manchester Street, Morpeth, NE61 1BH
(01670) 513894

A regular winner of the Pub of the Year competition in Northumberland, the landlady has been in the pub for many years and works to keep her cellar well, training all her staff well. The pub is popular amongst locals, though welcomes all an...
Toll House

Castle Square, Morpeth, NE61 1YL

Sited in the former toll house at the south end of the bridge into the town. Formerly The Office micropub which has now moved to larger premises across the river.
Town House No 59

59 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PQ
(01670) 516688
shamblesbar.co.uk

Long and thin this deceptively large bar goes back a long way from the small street frontage. Reopened August 2021 after long refurbishment. Real ale no longer stocked.
Wansbeck
Waterford Lodge
White Swan