Morpeth, Northumberland, England

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Morpeth is the county town of Northumberland, on the northern part of England. It is located beside the River Wansbeck, which makes a loop at the town. Morpeth has a population of 14,000 people (2012 estimate).

Guide to Morpeth Hotels

Here's a list of hotels in Morpeth that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.

Morpeth Courthouse
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More on Morpeth

The settlement at Morpeth began as a river crossing on the Wansbeck. It is over a thousand years old. Following the Norman Conquest, it became the possession of the Merlay family. In 1138 Ranulf de Merlay built Newminster Abbey.

Under Roger de Merlay, Morpeth received its market charter from King John, allowing a market to be held there on Wednesday. It is still being held today.

In recent years, Morpeth came into the news due to a massive flood that hit in in September 2008. It affected some 1,000 homes in the area.

Main Street in Morpeth, England
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Visiting Morpeth

The nearest main town from Morpeth is Newcastle upon Tyne. Take the A1 road from Newcastle upon Tyne heading north until you arrive in Morpeth (you have to turn off to the A197 to reach the town.

Places of Interest in Morpeth

Collingwood House
Georgian house of Admiral Lord Collingwood.
Morpeth Castle
Grade I listed building overlooking the River Wansbeck.
St Mary's Church
The Anglican parish church in Morpeth.
The Chantry
13th century chapel that today houses the tourist information center as well as the Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum.

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