Morpeth & Mid-Northumberland

Mid-Northumberland is centred on the attractive market town of Morpeth, fanning out into rolling pasture lands, wooded valleys and winding country roads. Morpeth itself stands on the River Wansbeck, with great shopping and charming Carlisle Park, home to the William Turner Garden and a series of events throughout the summer months. The historic clock tower overlooks an attractive market place, hosting regular farmers' markets, at which you can sample delicious locally produced food and drink from across the county.

To the north of the town stands Longhorsley, a typical example of a pretty, rural Northumberland village, where the World's first self-raising flour was developed! Lying to the west stands the ancient parish of Kirkwhelpington and Cambo, a beautiful stone-built estate village set amongst superb countryside. The impressive Wallington Hall, home to magnificent grounds and gardens and a popular farm shop is just down the road, whilst the picturesque village of Belsay also lies nearby, once part of the Belsay Hall Estate, the site of Belsay Hall, a magnificent stately home with beautiful gardens which hosts regular arts events. Neighbouring Bolam Lake Country Park is famous for outstanding wildlife and great fishing. Discover the enchanting walled gardens at Whalton's historic manor house, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, with listed summer houses, a rose garden and herbaceous borders and explore the village's 13th century church. Further south, conveniently close to Newcastle Airport, is the historic village of Ponteland, built around the River Pont, with a picturesque church, pele tower and great pubs and restaurants.