HODs – Collingwood Society Lecture
Morpeth Town Hall , United KingdomLecture: 'Morpeth & the Collingwoods' A lecture about local historical figure, Cuthbert Collingwood - a family man at sea. A biographical talk on the one-time Morpeth resident and his family, as part of Morpeth’s 'Heritage Open Days' events programme. Free admission.
HODs – St Mary Magdalene Church, Mitford
St Mary Magdalene Stable Green, Mitford, NorthumberlandA beautiful historic church in a small village. Open daily 10:00 - 15:00 St. Mary Magdalene Church, Mitford, is a 12th Century church steeped in history. There are Norman remains; the oldest church bell in the country and interesting stained glass, all in a delightful setting overlooking the remains of Mitford Castle. The church is […]
HODs – Church of St James’ the Great
Church of St James the Great St James Terrace,, Morpeth, NorthumberlandImpressive Victorian Church with fine wall paintings. Open 10:00 - 15:00 daily A Victorian, Norman-style church by Benjamin Ferrey, former apprentice to Augustus Pugin. Impressive apse murals from 1875, recently conserved, and a fine Minton tiled floor in the Chancel. Access: The church is accessible by wheelchair from the N porch, although access to the […]
HODs – Clock Tower Tours and Bell Ringing Experience
Clock Tower Oldgate, MorpethThis is an unusual clock tower as it is not part of a church. The bells ring to celebrate civic events such as the annual Mayormaking. Open Sat 18th Sept from 10.00-12.00, and also 14:00-15:30 Built in the early 1600s and containing the oldest original peal of civic bells in Britain, the Clock Tower is […]
HODs – Boys Brigade Hall, Morpeth
Boys Brigade Hall 7 Manchester Street, Morpeth, United KingdomAn opportunity to view this historic Grade II listed building in Morpeth town centre. Description: Boys' Brigade Headquarters, formerly Wesleyan Chapel. 1884. Ashlar facade, brick to rear. Welsh slate roof. Perpendicular style. 2 storeys, 3 bays. Centre bay, flanked by buttresses, has 2 Tudor-arched doors with multi-moulded surrounds and ogee hoodmoulds. Large 5-light arched window […]
HODs – Cresswell Pele Tower
Cresswell Pele Tower Pele Tower, Cresswell, Northumberland, United KingdomOpportunity to visit this recently restored 14th century Pele Tower, together with a walled garden in the early stages of restoration. Photo below shows tower pre restoration... The generosity of the Heritage Lottery Fund and other funders combined with the skilled craftsmanship of Historic Property Restoration Ltd and the work of dedicated local volunteers enabled […]
The Importance of Being Earnest (NTC)
New Life Christian Centre 24 Dacre Street, Morpeth, United KingdomNorthumberland Theatre Company will perform the 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Presented as "A Trivial Comedy for Serious Folk", a play by Oscar Wilde. First performed on 14 February 1895 at the St James's Theatre in London, it is a farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations. Tickets […]
Lunchtime Concert – Alistair Anderson
St George URC Bridge St, MorpethLunchtime Concerts / Winter & Spring Series 2022 Wed 16th Feb: Alistair Anderson (Northumbrian Pipes & English Concertina) Admission £4.00 Tea & Coffee available from 12pm onwards
Lunchtime Concerts – The Grainger Singers
St George URC Bridge St, MorpethLunchtime Concerts / Winter & Spring Series 2022 Wed 16th Mar: The Grainger Singers Admission £4.00 Tea & Coffee available from 12pm onwards
St George’s Community Players – Ladies Day
St George URC Bridge St, MorpethGreat News - 'Ladies Day' is back on! This play by Amanda Whittington was due to be performed in March 2020, but sadly was postponed due to Covid restrictions. St George's Community Players are now hopeful the play will go ahead on Thurs 17th, Fri 18th & Sat 19th March 2022. Start time of performances […]
Lunchtime Concerts – Charity Concert by Iona Brown, with David Murray
St George URC Bridge St, MorpethLunchtime Concerts / Winter & Spring Series 2022 Wed 6th April: Charity Concert presented by Iona Brown (violin), Principal Violin at Royal Northern Sinfonia, with David Murray (Accompanist) All admissions and donations in aid of Henry Dancer Days Children's Cancer Charity Admission £5.00 Tea & Coffee available from 12pm onwards
Lunchtime Concerts – Jessica Graham, Rachel Jeffers, David Murray
St George URC Bridge St, MorpethLunchtime Concerts / Winter & Spring Series 2022 Wed 4th May: Jessica Graham (violin), Rachel Jeffers (flute), David Murray (piano) Admission £4.00 Tea & Coffee available from 12pm onwards