Discover Kirkharle in Northumberland

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This peaceful hamlet just west of Morpeth is the birthplace of the iconic Capability Brown, a leading light in heritage landscape design. Enjoy the incredible landscape he created in his hometown by visiting Kirkharle.

A peaceful hamlet

'Capability' Brown’s visionary landscape designs have earned him the nickname the ‘Shakespeare of Gardening’. Born in 1716 at Kirkharle, Brown worked here as a gardener’s boy, before going on to become a leading light in heritage landscape design.

A serpentine lake inspired by him is Kirkharle’s newest feature. Stroll around the shoreline among trees and shrubs visualised by Capability Brown himself.

Visit Kirkharle Courtyard for a shopping experience with a different. Set in a restored historic farm courtyard, there’s an eclectic collection of arts and crafts shops and studios to browse, from furniture makers to naturally produced skin care ranges and a café too.

Take an easy stroll from the Courtyard to the Grade I listed St Wilfrid’s Church with its striking masonry. Look out for the individual mason’s marks etched in stones within its chancel.

Capability Brown

It has been over 300 years since the birth of landscape gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Born at Kirkharle in Northumberland, he attended Cambo village school before learning his trade and working as a gardener on the Kirkharle estate until 1739.

Hot chocolate at Nelsons at the Park in Northumberland

Cafes

Curl up in one of Northumberland’s cafés and tea rooms for a comforting cuppa or a warming coffee. Settle into comfy armchairs, indulge on home made baked goods in between sightseeing or quench your thirst in the sunshine on a garden terrace.

Weddings in Northumberland

Northumberland is a magical place populated with ancient castles, golden beaches, rolling hills, rugged moorland, and friendly little market towns. It's a unique, tranquil and special county that can offer the perfect backdrop to any dream wedding.

Morpeth

Combining history and heritage with hustle and bustle, traditional farmers markets lie around one cobbled corner and trendy bars lie around another; all ready for you to discover when you visit Morpeth.

Places to stay near Kirkharle

Matfen Glamping

Dark Sky Glamping

Beautiful furnished Bell Tents nestled on a picturesque working farm, with onsite bar and restaurant and close to Hadrian's Wall.

Guide Price £52.00 Per Night

Matfen Hotel

Matfen Hall Hotel

Matfen Hall is a country house hotel set in Northumberland, adjacent to its own golf course.

Guide Price £115.00 Per Night

Things to do at Kirkharle

Arts & Crafts Shop Kirkharle

Kirkharle Lake & Courtyard

Come to Kirkharle Lake & Courtyard and enjoy a truly unique shopping experience of art & craft workshops, gifts, vintage & antiques. All set at the birthplace of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, arguably Britain’s most famous landscape architect, who was responsible for many of our beautiful parklands.

Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Kirkharle

Kirkharle Coffee House

Set in an historic farm courtyard, Kirkharle is home to a coffee house, larder and a range of craft workshops and art galleries.

Local Producers Kirkharle

The Creative Chicken

Paint your own pottery, enjoy craft classes or browse unique artwork, crafts and Northumberland gifts in our rural art studio.

Art Galleries Kirkharle

Rebecca Noelle Art Studio

A fusion of passion and light; An American artist painting the Northumberland countryside. Offering original artwork, prints, commissions and classes.

Online Store Kirkharle

The Northumbrian Bakehouse

A small artisan bakery with forty years of baking experience, knowledge and attention to detail. Small batches.

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