Church of St James the Great, Morpeth
St James Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BP
A Victorian Neo-Norman-type church by Benjamin Ferrey, former apprentice to Augustus Pugin. Built-in 1844-46 with impressive decorative carvings, apse murals from 1875 and a fine Minton tiled floor in the Chancel. Information leaflets will be available. Guidebooks and handmade cards will be available to purchase.
Friday afternoon from 1.30 onwards, there will be informal live music at both St Mary’s and St James’. Harriet and Lindsay and a group of friends will bring various sizes of viola da gamba and play sacred and secular tunes from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Do come to enjoy the winsome sound of these beautiful instruments as well as the wonderful buildings. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Timings
- Thursday 17 September:
- 1000-1500
- Friday 18 September:
- 1000-1500
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1000-1500
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1000-1500
Location & directions
St James Terrace, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1BP
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The church is accessible by wheelchair from the north porch, although access to the High Altar and Grey Chapel is limited due to steps.
Additional information
A separate car park is next to the church, behind St James' Hall on Wellway. Guide books & handmade cards will be available to purchase. On Sunday there is a service of Holy Communion at 0800 and at 1115 a Simply Communion. If there are any baptisms they will take place at 1300.
