Morpeth

Morpeth is an ancient market town with enough historic buildings, myths and legends to satisfy the most curious of historians. The area known as Castle Morpeth is the Gateway to Northumberland, with the town of Morpeth at its centre. It stretches from the hamlet of Matfen in the South-West to the picturesque Druridge Bay in the North-East, with over six miles of unspoilt beaches.

The award-winning William Turner Garden, made famous in 2004's Chelsea Flower Show is here in Morpeth and is an exceptional place to visit. The garden celebrates the life and achievements of William Turner who was born in Morpeth in 1508. As well as being known as the 'Father of English Botany', in recognition of his first herbal in the English language, this truly 'Renaissance Man' was also a doctor of medicine, Member of Parliament and Dean of Wells.

As a botanist, William Turner was well ahead of his time, describing some 300 native English species of plants in minute scientific detail and producing a book entitled 'A New Herbal', which was the first study of botany to be written in English. So as a celebration of his work the William Turner Garden was born and is based on the herb gardens of his day. An Elizabethan knot garden has also been created, it contains herbs of the medicinal variety, plants that were brought into England during the Elizabethan period and boxed hedges, which form the basis of the medieval knot garden.

The surrounding area offers the visitor a wealth of activities, abundant beautiful scenery and a superb opportunity to enjoy nature at her finest.

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