Morpeth Holidays

Morpeth is the county town of Northumberland lying in the mid-east of the county. The town is situated on the winding River Wansbeck, just 8 miles from the east coast and provides an attractive base for a holiday in the UK. Combining original stone buildings and historic landmarks with a modern and lively atmosphere, Morpeth offers visitors many places of historical and cultural interest as well as a superb selection of restaurants, cafes and evening entertainment. Morpeth is also a great place for shopping with international shops lining the high street as well as the regular Wednesday market and monthly farmers’ market, a good spot for sampling local produce from around Northumberland while on holiday in Morpeth.

 

Morpeth and the surrounding countryside are home to an assortment of parks and country estates that can provide interesting and relaxing days out for visitors on holiday here. In the town, Carlisle Park and the William Turner Garden present formal gardens and historic architecture as well as pleasant woodland, an aviary, tennis courts and a boating lake. Further afield, local attractions such as Wallington Hall and Belsay House, Castle and Gardens are both impressive and peaceful. Holiday accommodation in the countryside surrounding Morpeth can also be a good choice for visitors looking for a relaxing UK holiday in a beautiful setting and a range of comfortable country lodges and holiday cottages are ideal for this.  

 

Morpeth is easily accessed by both road and rail being situated on the A1 and with direct trains to London taking around three hours. Its location in central Northumberland and proximity to the coast makes it an excellent base from which to discover the rest of the county and the nearby stretch of unspoiled coastline. Neighbouring villages such as Longhorsley are great for local pubs and an insight into rural Northumberland while the Bolam Lake Country Park provides ample wildlife spotting opportunities. Out along the coast you will find stunning stretches of golden sand and dunes such as Druridge Bay. Finally, the scenic Northumberland National Park is less than 30 minutes drive from Morpeth making it one of the county’s most attractive and convenient locations for a UK holiday in Northumberland.