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Morpeth, Northumberland

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The county town of Northumberland, Morpeth is a sizeable market town north west of Newcastle, situated in the attraction countryside of the Wansbeck Valley. There have been three castles in Morpeth. The first, built by the Normans, was destroyed by William II in 1095. A second castle followed shortly after but that was destroyed by William's descendant, King John, in 1215. It was rebuilt, but the only surviving remnant is the restored gatehouse. The third castle is a Victorian Gothic creation intended to be the county courthouse and gaol.

A prominent landmark in Morpeth is the Clock Tower on Oldgate, which was once a prison. This was built in the 17th century, and subsequently raised higher on several occasions. Many of the older buildings in Morpeth date from the 17th and 18th centuries, as most older buildings were destroyed in a 17th century fire.

A survivor is the parish church of St Mary the Virgin. This fine 14th century building stands about a mile from the centre of Morpeth. In the churchyard is the grave of suffragette Emily Davison, who famously died after being trampled by a racehorse at the 1913 Derby races.

Famous architects had a hand in Morpeth's development; the Town Hall was built to a design by Sir John Vanbrugh, and the town bridge was built by Thomas Telford.

On Bridge Street is Morpeth Chantry, one of just five surviving medieval bridge chapels in England. This intriguing building has been a chapel, a mineral water works, school, a cholera hospital, and a museum.
Morpeth, Northumberland, England

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Attraction Type: Village
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Nearest Attractions Morpeth Castle - 0.2 miles (Castle) North Northumberland Heritage Coast - 0.9 miles (Countryside) Whalton - 5.1 miles (Garden) Belsay Castle - 8.3 miles (Castle) Belsay Hall and Garden - 8.4 miles (Historic House) Brinkburn Priory - 9.4 miles (Abbey) Seaton Delaval Hall - 9.4 miles (Historic House) Wallington Hall - 10.8 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Newbiggin-by-the-Sea - 6 miles away Blyth - 7.4 miles away Belsay - 7.5 miles away Ponteland - 8.5 miles away Seaton Delaval - 9.5 miles away Amble - 12.2 miles away Warkworth - 12.9 miles away Rothbury - 13.3 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Mahonia Lodge - 12.9 miles from Morpeth Warkworth, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £301

The Shieling - 12.9 miles from Morpeth Alnwick, Northumberland Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £319

The Coach House - 14.9 miles from Morpeth Thropton, Northumberland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £325

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Cottage View Guesthouse - 0.2 miles from Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland Stay from: £35.00

Morpeth Court Luxury Serviced Apartments - 0.2 miles from Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland Stay from: £70.00

The Queens Head Hotel - 0.2 miles from Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland Stay from: £55.00

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Cottage View Guesthouse - 0.2 miles from Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland From: £35.00

Castle View Bed & Breakfast - 0.3 miles from Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland From: £40.00

Stepping Stones Bed & Breakfast - 0.5 miles from Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland From: £50.00

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Morpeth
Tourist Information Centre
The Chantry
Bridge Street
Morpeth
Northumberland
England
NE61 1PD
Tel: 01670 500 700
Fax: 01670 500 710
Email: morpeth.tic@northumberland.gov.uk
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