Explore a multi-award winning riverside park with formal gardens, play areas, paddling pool, ancient woodland, and historic features including an Emily Wilding Davison statue.

Carlisle Park is a multi-award winning park located in the heart of Morpeth, situated on the south bank of the River Wansbeck. The park offers diverse attractions and facilities for families of all ages, combining natural beauty with recreational amenities and cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy the William Turner Garden with its formal landscapes, an aviary, dedicated play areas for children, a seasonal paddling pool (May to September), ancient woodland for nature walks, and picnic areas throughout the grounds. The park also features tennis courts available for year-round hire and bowling greens operational from April to September. History enthusiasts will appreciate the bronze statue of Emily Wilding Davison, the Northumberland suffragette unveiled in 2018, created by internationally renowned sculptor Ray Lonsdale. The park is open year-round with free entry, making it accessible for all families. Facilities include toilets (open daily 10am to 6pm, April to October), and the William Turner Garden operates extended hours from 8am to 8pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 6pm Friday to Sunday. Carlisle Park is particularly suitable for families with young children and pushchairs, dog walkers, and anyone seeking outdoor recreation combined with cultural and historical interest.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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Tony A

a month ago

A very nice area to sit and relax. The gardens are very nice but have went back these last few years. The boats on the river have been around for years and are still very busy. John who looks after them is helpful and friendly.

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Paula Richardson

2 months ago

Amazing place. Best get there for about 10am for parking and places around the splash pool. Very good value for food and drinks. Also, free parking!

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BMO

7 months ago

Lovely large park with gardens, woodland walk, riverside walk, and a small castle nestled up the hill. There is a kids play area, pavillion and cafe. The public toilets are only open during the summer season. Plenty of free parking locally, disc system in operation. Can easily spend a couple hours walking round the whole place.

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Paul Bennett

a year ago

Lovely well maintained dog friendly park situated on the banks or the river Wansbeck in the town of Morpeth. Great place for families, great play area for children, plenty of paths, woods to explore with your dogs. Bowls green, tennis & plenty of room for ball games. Pavilion café with indoor & out door seating serving hot/cold drinks & various snacks or plenty of seating around to have a picnic.

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Duke

2 years ago

Carlisle Park is impressively well maintained and a relaxing place to walk or sit on a nice day. The statue and story behind Emily Wilde Davidson was particularly nice. There is also a great play area for kids with a cafe next door, which is amazing in the summer, but can be extremely busy on occasion.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026