Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Morpeth

Morpeth is a town in Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom, home to about 14,403 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Morpeth Castle (1 km), Mitford Castle (4 km) and Bothal Castle (5 km).

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Morpeth, Northumberland
Morpeth, Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Morpeth at a glance

Location
Northumberland district, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,403
Coordinates
55.1688° N, 1.6889° W
Places within 50 km
111 (111 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Morpeth

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morpeth: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Morpeth

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morpeth. The closest is Mitford Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Morpeth

44 churches within 100 km of Morpeth. The closest is Morpeth Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morpeth

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morpeth. The closest is Jesmond Dene (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morpeth

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morpeth. The closest is Big Waters (SSSI) (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Morpeth

17 museums within 100 km of Morpeth. The closest is Stephenson Railway Museum (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Morpeth

15 parks within 100 km of Morpeth. The closest is Brierdene (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Brierdene · park · County Durham · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Leazes Park · park · County Durham · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Alnwick Garden · park · Northumberland · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Hulne Park · park · Northumberland · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Roker Park · park · County Durham · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Barnes Park · park · County Durham · ~44 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Morpeth

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morpeth
  2. 4 km Mitford Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  3. 16 km Widdrington United Reformed Church · heritage site, Northumberland
  4. 6 km Cresswell Pele Tower · heritage site, Northumberland
  5. 11 km Bothal Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  6. 5 km Morpeth Castle · church, County Durham
  7. 1 km Back to Morpeth

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From travellers near Morpeth

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How to reach Morpeth

    All places near Morpeth by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morpeth by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage41111Mitford Castle (4 km)
    Churches2744Morpeth Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints827Jesmond Dene (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens619Big Waters (SSSI) (16 km)
    Museums1017Stephenson Railway Museum (26 km)
    Parks915Brierdene (24 km)
    Beaches & coast814St. Marys Lighthouse (23 km)
    Treks05Weardale Way (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nasir Mosque (76 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (82 km)
    Buddhist sites11Aruna Ratanagiri (17 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (35 km)
    Caves01Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (71 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cow Green Reservoir (86 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (91 km)

    Morpeth: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morpeth?

    Morpeth Castle (church, about 1 km), Mitford Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Bothal Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Widdrington United Reformed Church (heritage site, about 14 km), Cresswell Pele Tower (heritage site, about 15 km), Big Waters (SSSI) (nature spot, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Morpeth?

    111 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Morpeth?

    Mitford Castle, about 4 km by road; Bothal Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Morpeth?

    Morpeth Castle, about 1 km by road; St Michael & All Angels (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Morpeth?

    Jesmond Dene, about 25 km by road; Ouseburn Farm (28 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morpeth?

    Start in Morpeth, visit Mitford Castle, then Widdrington United Reformed Church, then Cresswell Pele Tower, then Bothal Castle, then Morpeth Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morpeth?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Morpeth

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Morpeth’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Morpeth on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.