Heritage
HODs – Graft and Glory
Morpeth Chantry Bridge Street, Morpeth, NorthumberlandHeritage Open Days Exhibition organised by The Common Room and Museums Northumberland Open 10:00 - 17:00 daily Join the Common Room team and their travelling Graft and Glory exhibition telling the story of how engineers and innovators from the North East changed the world at four Museums Northumberland venues this HODs. View the rare Atlas […]
HODs – Collingwood House
Collingwood House Oldgate, MorpethGeorgian house of historical importance Open 12:00 - 16:00 on both Thursday and Friday Admiral Lord Collingwood was Nelson's second-in-command at the Battle of Trafalgar. Lord Collingwood spent long periods of time away at sea but this Georgian house in Morpeth was where his family lived. Although his visits home were rare, he wrote fondly […]
HODs – St Robert of Newminster RC Church
St Robert of Newminster RC Church Oldgate, MorpethA beautiful Victorian church near the banks of the River Wansbeck Open 12:00 - 16:00 on both Thursday and Friday A glorious church of 1850 with stained glass windows by the renowned William Wailes. An icon to St Robert is incorporated into the stained glass of the Sanctuary. There is a marble memorial for those […]
HODs – Morpeth Past and Present: Shop Window Displays
Morpeth Morpeth, Northumberland, United KingdomPhotographs showing the changing face of shopping in the centre of Morpeth A photographic exhibition in shop windows along main streets (Newgate Street, Oldgate, Newmarket, Market Place). The displays give a potted history and old photographs showing how the town centre shops have changed over the years.
HODs – Harnham & Shortflatt Walk
St Andrew's Church BolamA guided walk with David Barker featuring a visit to Harnham Buddhist Monastery Starts and finishes at Bolam Church. The walk is 4.8 miles and will take 2-3 hours. Please wear suitable clothes and shoes for a country walk
HODs – Morpeth Town Treasures
Morpeth Town Hall , United KingdomThe Civic Suite will be open in Morpeth's Town Hall. This year's Heritage Open Days will include an opportunity to visit Morpeth Town Hall on Thursday, 19th September, from 2 - 4pm, where you can see the Council Chamber and the Town Treasures in the Mayor's Parlour. There will also be the opportunity to Meet […]
HODs – Serpent’s Column Walk
Edlingham Castle Edlingham, Alnwick, NorthumberlandAn all-day guided walk that takes in Edlingham Castle, Lemmington Hall, Serpent's Column and Alauna Roman Fort. Approximately 7 miles, bring a picnic lunch. A taster of the Morpeth Heritage and Health Walks which happen every three weekly Fridays. This walk takes in many different heritage sites in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. Join a group […]
HODs – St John the Evangelist, Longhirst
St John the Evangelist Longhirst, NorthumberlandBeautiful Victorian Church in small village. Open 10:30 - 15:30 on both Saturday and Sunday There are recently restored original floor tiles and a new servery area which has been created using recycled pews. Access: There is disabled parking near the lychgate. Although there are steps up to the church, ramps will be in place […]
HODs – St George’s United Reformed Church
St George URC Bridge St, MorpethFine, spacious Victorian church on the banks of the River Wansbeck Refreshments will be available. Photo: Terry Hackett
HODs – Bothal Castle
Bothal Castle BothalVisit the grounds of a 14th century manor house. Informal tours of the grounds of Bothal Castle to reveal the history of one of Northumberland's less well known strongholds. Also a table with archaeological curios, where people may wait if a tour is already in progress. There is no entry to the Castle which is […]
HODs – Poetry Heritage Tour
Morpeth Market Place MorpethA guided walk with costumed poets in the centre of Morpeth. A tour of some of Morpeth's heritage sites in costume conducted by members of Morpeth Poetry Group, including our child poets. Gain insights into the people and places of Morpeth's famous past through the medium of poetry. We will be remembering a number of […]
HODs – St Andrew’s Church, Bothal
St Andrews Bothal Bothal VillageBeautiful Medieval Church in Bothal, a small Northumbrian village. Open 11:00 - 16:00 on both Saturday and Sunday St. Andrew's Church, Bothal has been designated a Grade I Listed Building as it is of exceptional architectural and historical interest. There will be refreshments available and there will be a wide variety of craft stalls with […]