# Things to see in Morpeth (United Kingdom): 30 places and when to go

> Morpeth is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Nature (10), Wildlife (9). The best known are Warkworth Castle, Bothal Castle and Coquet Island. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/morpeth/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 55.2855, -1.7436
- **Places:** 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (11) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (10) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fauna/) (9) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/museos/) (3) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/montana/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 126 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Morpeth

The places in and around Morpeth, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Warkworth Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/warkworth-castle/): Medieval castle in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK · 11 km
- [Bothal Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bothal-castle/): Grade I listed castle in Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK · 15 km
- [Coquet Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/coquet-island/): RSPB nature reserve in United Kingdom · 14 km
- [Edlingham Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/edlingham-castle/): Grade I listed castle in Edlingham, United Kingdom · 11 km
- [Coquet Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/coquet-lighthouse/): Lighthouse and attached buildings in Hauxley, England · 14 km
- [Brinkburn Priory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brinkburn-priory/): Priory in Brinkburn, Northumberland, England, UK · 4.8 km
- [Cresswell Pele Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cresswell-pele-tower/): Tower house in Northumberland, England, UK · 14 km
- [Bondgate Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bondgate-tower/): Gate tower, part of Alnwick town walls, in Alnwick, Northumberland, England, UK · 14 km
- [Church of St Lawrence, Warkworth](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/parish-church-of-st-lawrence/): Grade I listed church in Warkworth, Northumberland, England, UK · 11 km
- [St Bartholomew's Church, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-bartholomew-s-church/): Grade I listed church in Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland, England, UK · 19 km
- [Chibburn Preceptory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/chibburn-preceptory/): Priory in Northumberland, England, UK · 11 km
- [Druridge Bay Country Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/druridge-bay-country-park/): Country Park in Northumberland, England · 10 km
- [Eshott Castle fortified house](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/eshott-castle/): Fortified manor house in Thirston, Northumberland, England, UK · 3.6 km
- [Long Crag](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/long-crag/): Hill in Northumberland, England, UK · 13 km
- [Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/morpeth-chantry-bagpipe-museum/): Bagpipe museum in Morpeth, England · 14 km
- [Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/northumberland-fusiliers-museum/): Regimental museum in Alnwick, England, United Kingdom · 15 km
- [Simonside Hills](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/simonside/): Hills in Northumberland, United Kingdom · 14 km
- [Thrum Mill, Rothbury](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/thrum-mill/): Building in Rothbury, Northumberland, England, UK · 9.9 km
- [Clark’s bog](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/clark-s-bog/): Protected area · 14 km
- [Creswell Pond Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/creswell-pond-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 13 km
- [Druridge Pools Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/druridge-pools-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 11 km
- [East Chevington Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/east-chevington-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 10.0 km
- [Ferryman's Hut Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/ferryman-s-hut-museum/): Museum in Alnwick, England, UK · 14 km
- [Hauxley Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/hauxley-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 12 km

And the other 6, by what you come to do:

- **Stargazing**: [KEVISA Observatory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/kevisa-observatory/)
- **Nature**: [Linton Lane Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/linton-lane-nature-reserve/)
- **With kids**: [Northumberland Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/northumberland-zoo/)
- **History**: [Rothbury Motors Garage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/old-motor-house/), [Church of All Saints](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/rothbury-all-saints/)
- **Hiking**: [Spylaw Cottage](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/spylaw-cottage/)

## When to go to Morpeth

The best time to visit Morpeth is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 27 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 21 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 27 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 51 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 55 |
| June | Best time | 17 h 08 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 37 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 46 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 26 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| November | Better not | 8 h |
| December | Possible | 6 h 52 |

In June there are 17 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 52. In April, 29 of the 30 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Morpeth

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 126 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.2855%2C-1.7436)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.2855%2C-1.7436)

## Other towns nearby

- [Belsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/belsay/): 8 places · 21 km
- [Newcastle upon Tyne](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/newcastle-upon-tyne/): 98 places · 33 km
- [Wooler](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/wooler/): 22 places · 33 km
- [Bamburgh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bamburgh/): 17 places · 36 km
- [Consett](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/consett/): 20 places · 46 km
- [Sunderland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/sunderland/): 34 places · 47 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Morpeth?

The best known: [Warkworth Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/warkworth-castle/), [Bothal Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/bothal-castle/), [Coquet Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/coquet-island/), [Edlingham Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/edlingham-castle/), [Coquet Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/coquet-lighthouse/). In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Morpeth?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 52.

### How do you get to Morpeth?

The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 126 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.2855%2C-1.7436) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Morpeth as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).