The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Hebron

It’s nice in spring with the fruit trees and flowers

Wear good quality boots or shoes the terrain can be uneven and/waterlogged

Invented by Joseph Webb in the 1890's these gas lamps were used to ventilate the sewers. The flame drew sewer gasses up the column where they were purified before being released. Each lamp could ventilate 1 mile of sewer.

This is not the original whale bone cottage, that was 50m to the east. The arch is made of the jaw bones of a whale it is unknown who erected them but it is believed they have been here since the houses were built in the 1920s.

Collingwood House, located in Oldgate, Morpeth, Northumberland, is a Georgian house built in the late 18th century. It holds Grade II* listed building status. Admiral Lord Collingwood resided in this house from 1791 until his death at sea in 1810. Currently, Collingwood House serves as the presbytery for the priest at the nearby Roman Catholic Church dedicated to St Robert of Newminster. Additionally, the house hosts an annual event to remember Trafalgar Day on October 21st. This event commemorates the role of Admiral Lord Collingwood, whose ship played a crucial part in breaking the Spanish line during the Battle of Trafalgar.

Morpeth Park was officially opened on September 11, 1929, following the completion of landscaping, formal gardens, cottages, and other enhancements. Subsequent additions included the pavilion in 1951 and the paddling pool in 1956. In 1972, Castle Morpeth borough received a floral clock as a gift, which now adorns the park's southeast area. The William Turner Garden, established in 1999, is a notable feature of the park. This garden, funded by a generous £2.1 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, includes an aviary and serves as a tribute to William Turner, a renowned herbalist born in Morpeth around 1508. Turner's contributions to documenting British flora are well-celebrated. Additionally, the eastern section of the park holds historical significance as Ha' Hill, the site of a former motte-and-bailey castle constructed by the de Merlay family in 1095.

The Bakehouse Steps in Morpeth hold a historical significance as an old crossing point, possibly one of several stepping stones in the area. These steps are made of concrete blocks, likely dating back to the 20th century, evenly spaced in the river bed. They connect High Stanners on the west bank to Newgate Street. After heavy rain, the river can flow swiftly, making the stepping stones hazardous to cross. Locally known as the Bakehouse Steps, they play a vital role in facilitating river crossings in Morpeth. Note there is no right of way on the other side.

The Morpeth Clock Tower, situated near Market Place in Morpeth, is an impressive structure with a height of 60 feet and walls measuring 3 feet 6 inches in thickness. Adjacent to the Morpeth Town Hall and the YMCA buildings, the tower is a Grade II* listed building. Constructed between 1604 and 1634, the Clock Tower boasts a weathered appearance due to its use of recycled Medieval stone. While it was believed that the stone originated from a gatehouse at the west end of Oldgate, it is more likely that it was sourced from the nearby ruins of Newminster Abbey, which was dissolved in 1537. In 1706, the tower acquired a set of six bells cast by renowned bell founder Richard Phelps from the Whitechapel Bell Foundry. These bells were originally intended for the Parish Church of Berwick-upon-Tweed but were presented to the Corporation of Morpeth by Major General Edmund Maine, MP of Morpeth, after the people of Berwick failed to elect Maine as their member of parliament. This led to the local saying, "Berwick Bells are heard in Morpeth." The bells were restored and placed in a new cast iron frame in 1951 by John Taylor & Co to commemorate the Festival of Britain, as they had fallen into disrepair over the years.