Castle Morpeth is blessed with a fantastic range of wildlife, some of which is of national or even international importance. Consequently, there are many nature reserves and protected sites in the area. The majority are open all year round to visit.

Below is a list of parks and nature reserves where you can see Northumberland’s fabulous wildlife.

Bolam Lake Country Park

Borough Wood Local Nature Reserve (Including Highhouse Wood and Athy’s Dene)

Bracken Bank Local Nature Reserve 

Carlisle Park Local Nature Reserve

Coquet Island Site of Special Scientific Interest (island can be viewed on boat trips, but is not publicly accessible due to its sensitive nature)

Cresswell Dunes Local Nature Reserve

Cresswell Pond Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve

Davies Wood Local Nature Reserve

Druridge Bay Country Park

Druridge Links National Trust Reserve

Druridge Pools Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve

East Chevington Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve

Goose's Nest Bluebell Bank Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve (reserve can be viewed but is not publicly accessible due to its sensitive nature)

Hauxley Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve

Heddon Common Local Nature Reserve

Linton Lane Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve

Little Harle Pasture Northumberland Wildlife Trust Reserve

Old Bakehouse Millennium Green

Plessey Woods Country Park

Ponteland Park (managed by Ponteland Parish Council, click to visit their website)

Scotch Gill Local Nature Reserve

Ulgham Meadows Local Nature Reserve