Paper tickets (adult tickets only) available from The Chantry from 16 November 2026

Festival Info

Getting to Morpeth

Morpeth is wonderfully well-connected — here's how to find us.

By Train

Morpeth station is on the East Coast Main Line, just 15 minutes from Newcastle Central. Morpeth Methodist Church is a 15 minute walk from the station.

By Car

Morpeth is just off the A1, approximately 15 miles north of Newcastle. Follow signs for the town centre. Free parking is available in Morpeth when you display a parking disc. These are available to buy for £1 at Morpeth Larder (Stanley Terrace), T&G Allan (Newgate Street), Joe's Pet Supplies (Market Place), Rutherford & Co (Bridge Street), RSPCA (Bridge Street), Mr Simm's Sweet Shop (Sanderson Arcade), Vets4Pets (inside Pets at Home, Stanley Terrace North car park), Morrisons Fuel Station (Dark Lane) and other outlets.

By Bus

Regular bus services run from Newcastle, Ashington, and Alnwick. The nearest stop is Morpeth Bus Station, a 5 minute walk to the Methodist Church.

Morpeth Book Festival

Bringing the best of literature to the heart of Northumberland since 2022.

Greater Morpeth Development Trust

Registered Address

Greater Morpeth Development Trust 5 Benjamin Green House Coopies Lane Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2SL
01670 503866

Morpeth Book Festival Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales (No. 12345678) and a registered charity (No. 1234567).

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