Welcome to Mitford

Mitford is a small village located in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated on the River Wansbeck and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle was once home to the Mitford family, who were prominent landowners in the area. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours.

In addition to the castle, Mitford is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene. The church dates back to the 12th century and features a number of interesting architectural features, including a Norman doorway and a 14th-century tower. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, where visitors can enjoy a meal or a drink while taking in the local atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Mitford is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual summer fair. There are also a number of local clubs and societies, catering to a range of interests, from gardening to history. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, Mitford is a charming and picturesque village that is well worth a visit.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 3.4°C

Feels Like: -1.1°C

Wind: 13 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Morpeth All Saints Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Nicholas Reeson	Pinewood Drive Lancaster Park Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3RD 1670512803 School Website
Morpeth Newminster Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Kinninment	Mitford Road Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1RH 01670513621 School Website
Morpeth Chantry Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr Glen Whitehead	Mitford Road Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1RQ 01670512874
Abbeyfields First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Sandra Ford	Abbot's Way Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2LZ 1670513582 School Website
St Roberts Catholic First School, Morpeth Academy Converter Ages:4-9 Head Teacher Mr David Sutcliffe	Oldgate Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1QF 1670512031 School Website
The King Edward Vi Academy Academy Converter Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Savage	Cottingwood Lane Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1DN 01670515415 School Website
Morpeth First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Miss Nadine Fielding	Goose Hill Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1TL 01670512893 School Website
Kyloe House Secure Units Ages:10-18 Head Teacher Mrs Cathryn Hill	Care Of: Northumberland County Council County Hall Morpeth NE61 2EF 1670785900
Collingwood School And Media Arts College Community Special School Ages:2-19 Head Teacher Mr Gillian Linkleter	Stobhillgate Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2HA 01670516374 School Website
Morpeth Stobhillgate First School Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Glen Whitehead	Stobhillgate Morpeth Northumberland NE61 2HA 1670513382 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Morpeth Coopies Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SL 1.97 Miles

Pegswood Pegswood, Pegswood, Northumberland, NE61 6SJ 3.58 Miles

Widdrington Widdrington, Widdrington, Northumberland, NE61 5QH 6.83 Miles

Cramlington Station Road, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 9EX 7.60 Miles

Acklington Off B6345, Acklington, Northumberland, NE65 4DE 13.61 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Caisleycabs Taxis In Morpeth 0800 118 5018 89 Abbey Meadows, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2XZ 0.97 Miles
Caisleycabs 0800 118 5018 89 Abbey Meadows, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2XZ 0.97 Miles
Just Taxis - Morpeth 07957 495503 16 Merle Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3RW 1.05 Miles
Morpeth Airport Runners 01670 517819 30 Castle Cl, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2LJ 1.46 Miles
Highway Taxis 01670 514190 64 Postern Cres, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2JN 1.49 Miles
Express Taxis 01670 513513 Sanderson Arcade, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1NS 1.62 Miles
Abbey Taxis 01670 514872 22 Merley Gate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EP 2.00 Miles
Central Taxis 01670 514965 24 Shields Road, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2SB 2.14 Miles
Morpeth Mini Cabs 01670 519191 Coopies Haugh, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6JN 2.46 Miles
Castle Taxis 01670 519898 8 Longleat Gardens, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6TQ 3.33 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Mitford Village - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Mills No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Benridge - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbeygate - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lancaster Park - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fulbeck House - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Renwick House - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Spelvit Lane - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fairmoor Northgate Hospital - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
St Marys Field - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullers Green - R No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Morpeth Do Collection Today available until:19:00 Weekday Last Collection:19:00 Saturday Last Collection:13:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Manchester Street - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Northgate Hospital Bcsc	Northgate Hospital Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3BP
Valens Medical Partnership 01670 502333	Morpeth Surgery Wellway Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1BJ
Greystoke Surgery 01670 511393	Morpeth Nhs Centre The Mount Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1JX
Gas House Lane Surgery 01670 513657	Morpeth Nhs Centre The Mount Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1JX
Greystoke Surgery - Morpeth Nhs Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	The Mount Morpeth NE61 1JX

Local Stores

Morpeth - Loansdean
A197
Loansdean
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 2DR
01670 519133
Store Website
2.00 miles

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SPAR Bedlington
37
Station Road
Wansbeck
Bedlington
NE22 5NP
01670 823065
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth)
Fairmoor Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3JN 01670 505321 Website 1.14 miles

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Alnorthumbria Vets (Morpeth Equine)
Fairmoor Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3JN 01670 897 597 wagonway@alnorthumbriavets.co.uk Website 1.14 miles

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Morpeth Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Stanley Terrace Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1PA 1.79 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre 38A Staithes Lane Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1TD 01670 512 275 robsonandprescott@vetcentremorpeth.co.uk Website 1.87 miles
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Robson &Amp; Prescott
The Veterinary Centre Whorral Bank Morpeth Northumberland NE61 3BN 01670 512 275 info@robsonprescott.co.uk Website 2.60 miles
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Bedlington Vets4pets Ltd
Ridge Farm Netherton Road Bedlington Northumberland NE22 6DZ bedlington@vets4pets.com 5.47 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Choppington Woods
Choppington Woods Lovely Woodland Walk Briar Cl Choppington Lancashire NE62 5SF 5.07 miles

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Plessey Woods Park
Incredibly Popular Area For Fellow Dog Walkers. Peaceful And Lovley Little Art Touches Around The Forrest. There A Few Routes You Can Take In The Forrest Depending On Your Preference. Incredibly Large Forest With Picnic Area And Toilets On Site With Free Parking Also. 35 Shields Rd Hartford Bridge Bedlington Lancashire NE22 6AN 5.43 miles

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Bolam Lake
Bolam Lake Is A Great Dog Walk, There's A Lake (Obviously) With A Well Maintained Path Around It, Some Great Wooded Areas And Some Open Grassy Areas. Great For A Picnic As Well. Parking Is £1.40-2.80, And There Are Toilets. Very Dog Friendly. Unnamed Road Lancashire 6.20 miles

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Cambois Beach
Hugely Popular Beach For Dog Walkers During Low Tide. Not As Busy As Other Local Beaches Either. There Are Two Dog Friendly Pubs Either End Of The Beach And Several Car Parks Allowing You To Decide On How Long You Want To Walk. The Bucca Blyth NE24 1SJ 8.20 miles

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Druridge Bay
Amazing Beach Walk, There's A Visitors Centre With Toilets, Basic Refreshments Etc. Definitely Dog Friendly, Lots Of Other Dogs There At All Times Of The Year. Parking Is £1.40 For Two Hours Or £2.80 For Longer. Flat Beach With Lots Of Space, But There Are Steps Down To The Beach, So It's Not Really Suitable For Wheelchairs Etc. Unnamed Road Lancashire 10.49 miles

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Blyth South Beach
The Main South Beach Has Chip Shops And All The Things You Would Expect Of A Seaside Walk, But Isnt Really Dog Friendly. However, A Little South Down Links Road Is A Free Car Park And Access To A Really Dog Friendly Stretch Of Beach. There's Toilets And Usually A Coffee Cart. As Well As The Beach Walk, There Are Well Maintained Paths Through The Dunes Up To The Main South Beach. Gloucester Lodge Farm Cottage 1 Links Rd Blyth NE24 3PH 10.54 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Moderate rain at times	Light rain shower
Temp	4.7°C	3.7°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.4°C	12.2°C	12.2°C	14.7°C	15.9°C	10.7°C	8.9°C	8.9°C
Feels Like	3.2°C	1.6°C	0.7°C	0.1°C	0.7°C	5.9°C	10°C	13.8°C	15.6°C	8.2°C	5.9°C	6°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Light rain shower	Light rain shower	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Mist
Temp	8.4°C	8.6°C	8.9°C	9.3°C	9.5°C	10°C	10.9°C	11.8°C	11.8°C	11.2°C	10.4°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	5.7°C	6.7°C	7.6°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	9.2°C	10.6°C	12°C	12°C	10.6°C	9.8°C	7.5°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Mist	Mist	Fog	Fog	Fog	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Patchy rain nearby	Partly Cloudy
Temp	9.7°C	9.8°C	9.8°C	9.9°C	8.7°C	8.8°C	10.3°C	11.5°C	11.7°C	10.9°C	12.4°C	11.1°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	9.3°C	9.3°C	9.3°C	8.3°C	8.5°C	10.4°C	11.8°C	11.6°C	10°C	11.6°C	10.5°C

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