Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering
Three exciting jam-packed days presenting Northumberland's traditions, with concerts, street events, dances, exhibitions, children's events, crafts, dialect, workshops, films, puppets, tours, competitions, storyteller's garden. Held on the weekend after Easter in medieval market town Morpeth. 2009's 42nd Gathering theme is 18th Century.
Performance / Starting Times
| 17/04/2009 - 19/04/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 09:30 | 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 22:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 22:30 |
| 09/04/2010 - 11/04/2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 09:30 | 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:30 | 22:30 |
| Sunday | 09:30 | 22:30 |
Road Directions
The town is reached from the A1 14 miles north of Newcastle, by turning off at Clifton onto the A197. From the north, leave the A1 at Fairmoor on the A192.
Public Transport Directions
Regular buses from Newcastle and other centres. Morpeth Railway station is on the East coast mainline. Newcastle Airport is on metro and bus/train ride away.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In town/city centre
- Outdoor Event
- Repeatable Event
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - Town centre car parks, pay for tickets Fri/Sat.
- Parking (free) - Town centre free Sunday. Free Park & Ride Saturday.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Town centre cafes
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - Craft demonstrations during exhibition
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Tours of Clock Tower (Sat); Town Hall (Sun).
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Tours of Clock Tower (Sat); Town Hall (Sun)
Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering
Dogger Bank
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1RE
Tel: +44 01670 513308
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