Newcastle North / Morpeth

Longhirst Hall & Golf

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Reservations opening times

Monday to Friday: 8.00am-8.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am-4.00pm

Longhirst Hall & Golf Overview

Longhirst Hall is set in 75 acres of woodlands, just 2 miles from the A1 main road, close to Morpeth and 18 miles north of Newcastle. There are two 18-hole golf courses, lawn croquet, floodlit all-weather football/hockey pitches & tennis courts, two cricket pitches, Sports Club and more. Longhirst Hall makes an ideal base to explore Northumbria, famous for its castles and broad golden beaches, Hadrian's Roman Wall & Forts, and film scenes from Harry Potter's adventures taken at Alnwick Castle. The hotel has exceptional onsite conference facilities and services, including free WiFi and courtesy bus on request to and from Newcastle airport and railway station.

The main building is originally a 19th century mansion with 77 modern bedrooms added to the property. The hotel has a contemporary interior and is located near Morpeth, 18 miles north of Newcastle and only 2 miles from the A1.

Longhirst Hall is set in its own peaceful grounds against a stunning backdrop of trees, gardens and lakes and just minutes from the magnificent Alnwick Castle and Gardens where they filmed the magical Harry Potter films. It offers a host of leisure activities such as two 18-hole golf courses and other sports facilities such as cricket, football, hockey and tennis plus a fitness room. There is a choice of dining options ranging from the formal Boyson Restaurant to the Sports Club bar that serves traditional pub food.

As well as being an attractive quality hotel ideal for the leisure or business guest, Longhirst is also the leading centre for personal and corporate development in the north of England. The 26 dedicated conference and meeting rooms offer delegates complete flexibility and effective solutions. There is an extensive range of conference facilities including a comprehensively equipped business centre with free WiFi internet access, scanners, printers and much more.

Bedroom Accommodation

All 77 en suite bedrooms have satellite television, tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, heating control, free Broadband internet access, electric shaver point, 24 hour room service, radio, smoke alarms, well-lit working area, trouser press and separate bath and shower. Non-smoking hotel.

Check-in from 3.00pm
Check-out at 10.00am (Mon-Fri) and 11.00am (Sat-Sun)

Single
Standard Twin and Double rooms
Superior Double rooms - includes a King size bed, Carven Paris toiletries, use of bathrobes, mineral water, Hot chocolate & fruit teas and Lifestyle magazine.

Located on the Longhirst Hall estate and a short walk from the hotel, each of the Dormy Houses features 1 double room and 3 twin rooms, a bath and shower room, fitted kitchen, dining area and lounge. These houses are self-catering, have full access to the hotels restaurant and bars and are ideal for golfing parties, groups of friends, etc.

For more information on these self catering Dormy Houses, please contact Classic Reservations on 0845 0 70 70 90. Please note, the self catering Dormy Houses are not available to book online.

Wifi internet access in public areas & meeting rooms
Bedrooms on second and third floors serviced with a stair lift
Express check-out
Wheelchair access
Dry cleaning & laundry service

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Hotel Heritage & History

The Lawsons, a prominent and wealthy Northumbrian family, commissioned the famous architect John Dobson to design a family country house in the village of Longhirst, Northumberland.

Longhirst Hall was one of Dobson's earliest country houses and it is typical of his classical style inspired by the buildings of ancient Greece. Dobson also designed the winding drive, trees, gardens, lakes and grounds, which all blend harmoniously into the Northumberland landscape.

The foundation stone of the Hall was laid in 1824 and the Hall was completed in 1828. By 1887 the Longhirst estate consisted of 4000 acres, two villages, 13 farms and a coalmine, all of which were sold that year to a local businessman James Joicey, who was later to become a Baron, a Member of Parliament and was ultimately to receive a Peerage.

Joicey and his family lived happily at the Hall until 1936. After this time the Hall's future became uncertain, being requisitioned by the Army in World War II and then being used as an Approved School for children with criminal convictions and then a community home for children.

The Hall was eventually closed in 1982 and was slipping into decay until 1992 when it was it restored to its former glory and converted into the first class hotel, training and conference centre it is today.

Map & Directions

Longhirst Hall & Golf

Longhirst, Morpeth,
Northumberland NE61 3LL

Tel: +44 (0)1483 776344Fax: +44 (0)1483 730202

How to find us

By Road

From the South: A1 past Newcastle. After a couple of miles go past the Morpeth exit. Look out for brown directional sign to Longhirst Hall and a sign to Hebron on the right. Turn right here and follow the brown directional signs for approximately 2 miles to Longhirst Hall.

From the North: A1 to approximately 2 miles north of Morpeth. Look out for brown directional sign to Longhirst Hall and a sign to Hebron on the left. Turn left here and follow the brown directional signs for approximately 2 miles to Longhirst Hall.

Parking: Ample free parking on-site

A courtesy taxi service is available for all hotel guests to and from Newcastle rail station and Newcastle airport (please prebook giving 5 days notice if possible).

By Rail and Air

Rail: Morpeth station (3 miles). Taxis available
Newcastle station (18 miles)
Air: Newcastle (15 miles). Taxis available

A courtesy taxi service is available for all hotel guests to and from Newcastle rail station and airport (please prebook giving 5 days notice if possible).

Nearest Cities/Towns

Morpeth (2.00 miles) (3 km)
Newcastle upon Tyne (18.00 miles) (29 km)
Alnwick (18.00 miles) (29 km)
Newcastle Airport (18.00 miles) (29 km)
Gateshead (20.00 miles) (32 km)
Tynemouth (20.00 miles) (32 km)
Whitley Bay (20.00 miles) (32 km)
South Shields (24.00 miles) (39 km)
Chester-le-Street (29.00 miles) (47 km)
Beamish (29.00 miles) (47 km)
Sunderland (30.00 miles) (48 km)
Hexham (35.00 miles) (56 km)
Durham (36.00 miles) (58 km)
Teesside Airport (59.00 miles) (95 km)
Edinburgh (108.00 miles) (174 km)