Heritage Open Days 2025 Report for GMDT website
The pink banners and bunting of Heritage Open Days certainly brightened up a very wet Saturday and gave a feeling of celebration to our town, as almost a thousand people shared our history and heritage at 14 events over four days. All events are run by volunteers, and are completely free of charge. The full programme is published on the national HODs website.
The visitor numbers for this year increased, in spite of torrential rain on the Saturday, and feedback from the events was very positive. Many visitors commented on their warm welcome from the guides at the venues. Comments included: “We have visited places we wouldn’t normally see”; “Loved to learn more about the bridges of Morpeth”; ”The guides were very friendly and helpful. Top marks!”.
The Town Treasures were on display for a day and proved so popular we hope a second day might be possible next year. Morpeth Antiquarian Society mounted a wonderfully informative display in the Town Hall. The Historic Walking Tours were fully booked, and everyone who took part thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The Clock Tower bell ringing was a real hit with families, churches provided guided tours of their history, the Morpeth Poetry Group and the Northumbrian Piping Society performed in the Chantry, and all the venues showcased the wonderful history of Greater Morpeth, giving visitors pleasure, information and a warm welcome.
Dates for your diary: next year’s Heritage Open Days will take place from September 17th-20th 2026.
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Morpeth Antiquarian Society and Morpeth’s Town Treasures at the Town Hall |
Morpeth Poetry Group |
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| Historical Walking Tour of Morpeth at the Chantry | Historical Walking Tour at the Millennium Green |