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Alnwick Castle
A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.
27 km · about 30 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Morpeth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Choppington, 36km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.
Morpeth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 14,403, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Morpeth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Morpeth to your route.
St James the Great, or St James' Church, is a Grade II* listed church in Morpeth, Northumberland. The entrance screen which allows access to the churchyard from Newgate Street is also separately Grade II* listed.
It is believed that the murals in the church used the Gambier Parry process. They were painted in aboutRead more
1875 by Clayton and Bell but their records were lost. Some of the work was painted over in the 1970s.
The church is still used for services and is currently part of the Anglican parish of Morpeth.
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Morpeth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.1688 latitude, -1.6889 longitude.
Morpeth has a population of approximately 14,403 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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castle
A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
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29 km · about 35 min drive
national park
Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.
36 km · about 40 min drive
cathedral
UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.
45 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.
46 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Imposing Norman fortress perched on a volcanic outcrop above miles of golden beach, once the royal seat of the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Tidal island accessible only at low tide via a causeway, home to the atmospheric priory ruins where the Lindisfarne Gospels were created.
56 km · about 65 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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