Free Entry
Open varying dates for self-led visits and guided tours. See opening times page for full details
Address:
Longframlington, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AR
Most of the great monastic churches in the care of English Heritage are ruins: Brinkburn Priory isn’t.
Located on a picturesque loop in the river Coquet and reached by a scenic woodland walk, Brinkburn Priory was built in the 12th century and carefully and accurately restored in Victorian times. Inside, stately and unchanged medieval structures mingle with colourful Victorian fittings.
Beside the church, completing the tranquil scene, is a neo-Gothic-style, 19th-century manor house on the site of the old monastic buildings.
Outside, there’s plenty of space for reflection and fresh-air fun. Peer over the hedge and if you’re lucky you might even spot an otter or two messing about in the river Coquet.
Before You Go
Opening times: Brinkburn Priory is open for visits on select dates. Visits are free and (although we do ask for a donation to help us care for this historic site) and can be booked in advance. Volunteers will be on site and are around to answer any questions you may have.
Volunteer led guided tours are available on the last Sunday of the month and can be booked in advance. Please see the opening times calendar for full details on our opening times and to book your visit.
Parking: The car park is free of charge and located around 400 metres from the site and has between 20 and 25 spaces. Coach and minibuses are advised to contact the site ahead of visiting.
Access: There is disabled access and two parking spaces near the entrance. Within the grounds, visitors will find loose gravel pathways.
Please be aware: Smoking, vaping, barbecues and naked flames are not permitted.
