Attractions in MORPETH, NORTHUMBERLAND.
The situation of the garden at Bide-a-Wee Cottage is extraordinary: most of the garden is hidden in a disused quarry on the edge of a 160m (500ft) ridge. The unusual site means that there are enormous variations within its two acres - variations of aspect, topography, soil-type and moisture. Over the last 20 years, Mark Robson has seized on this natural diversity to plant a remarkably wide spectrum of plants. In the wet, shaded quarry bottom, by ...
Our 7 day weather forecast for MORPETH updated throughout the day, making it ideal for planning leisure activities, travel and events. Read more about our weather forecasts.
On Thursday 25th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:39 and will set at 20:34. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7.8°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 19mph.
On Friday 26th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:36 and will set at 20:36. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7.9°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 13mph.
On Saturday 27th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:34 and will set at 20:38. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 9.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 12mph.
On Sunday 28th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:32 and will set at 20:40. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 6.3°C. Some moderate to heavy rain is expected, 8mm of rainfall is possible today. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 21mph.
On Monday 29th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:30 and will set at 20:42. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 14.5°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 19mph.
On Tuesday 30th April 2024 the sun will rise at 05:27 and will set at 20:44. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 13.3°C. Today is expected to be a dry day, with a very low chance of rain. It will be quite a breezy day, with a maximum expected wind speed of 15mph.
On Wednesday 01st May 2024 the sun will rise at 05:25 and will set at 20:46. It will be a mild day, with temperatures reaching around 7°C. A light shower is possible, 1mm of rainfall is possible today. There will be a gentle breeze in the air today, with a maximum expected wind speed of 11mph.
Our weather forecast for MORPETH is updated throughout the day and has been found to be very reliable for planning activities such as days out, leisure, travel, events, fishing, golf and gardening.
For activities that rely on weather forecasts for safety or financial reasons, such as farming, flying, sailing and shipping, we have found our forecasts to be reliable, but we always recommend that you compare several weather forecast sources to ensure you are able to plan your activities safely.
Stanton
MORPETH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE65 8PR
01670 772238
The situation of the garden at Bide-a-Wee Cottage is extraordinary: most of the garden is hidden in a disused quarry on the edge of a 160m (500ft) ridge. The unusual site means that there are enormous variations within its two acres - variations of aspect, topography, soil-type and moisture. Over the last 20 years, Mark Robson has seized on this natural diversity to plant a remarkably wide spectrum of plants. In the wet, shaded quarry bottom, by the ponds, are swathes of primulas, Rodgersias, ostrich ferns, sensitive ferns and gunneras. Away from the water, on the north-facing slopes of the quarry and in the shade of trees, are Meconopsis, rhododendrons and gentians. Quite a different type of plant grows on the south-facing slopes: abutilons, Agapanthus and eryngiums, for example. Throughout the garden, the natural rock walls are contrasted with hedges and complemented by evergreens - conifers, rhododendrons and grasses. Then more ephemeral perennials and wildflowers are woven into the design, as are the more unusual plants that are the hallmark of a plantsman. Robson describes his garden as 'bold perennial plantings linked with a network of winding paths and steps, all associated with dramatic changes of level'. These are designed to create views across the garden or down onto lower levels, as well as into the countryside beyond. To the east, above the quarry, drifts of late-flowering perennials (including Lythrum, Eupatorium and Helianthus) melt into the half-acre wildflower meadow that is also home to the beehives. Then the garden opens out and blends into the rough landscape of Northumberland - tough grassland grazed by sheep.