The Basics..

Here some practical basics that you might find useful in planning your trip:

THE WEDDING

The wedding will take place on Saturday the 20th of August at 12:00 (noon) at Morpeth Town Hall. The full address is: Morpeth Town Council, Morpeth Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth, NE61 1LZ.

Parking is near impossible on a Saturday (market day). Please let us know where you are staying so that we can organise the transport.

THE PARTY

The reception/party will take place at 'The Stables' in Brinkburn, right next door to Brinkburn Priory. You can plan your route here. As you can see on this Google map we are in the middle of nowhere but fear not as we are only approx 30 mins away from the airport and Newcastle city centre.

Children are very welcome and we are planning a fun party programme for them (away from their partying parents...). The festivities may include a treasure hunt so please don't go mad on the frilly dresses and include a warm jumper and perhaps some wellies..

TRAVEL

We are within easy reach of the airport and Newcastle city centre (30 mins). This website explains the various travel options and also list taxi numbers etc. Check train times on good old National Rail. Do let us know if you need any help though as we may be able to organise some carpooling!

ACCOMMODATION

We are staying at 'The Stables' so that we can roll into bed as and when.. The little ones can crash out upstairs for a few hours so that you don't have to head off at 8pm!

As I mentioned in my email there is a walled garden / field within close walking distance from the venue where people can camp. There are toilets on site but no showers. Provided there is not a massive uptake of this offer, those of you who want to camp can take a shower in the house. Please let us know if you would like to consider this - you will not be alone!

Other suggestions for accommodation are as follows:

The Orchard House B+B Rothbury: http://www.orchardhouserothbury.com/

Tomlinsons bunkhouse and cafe is bog standard but brand new, family rooms cheap with bunk beds and clean bathrooms in Rothbury: http://tomlinsonsrothbury.co.uk/default.aspx

Woodhead holiday cottages are nearest: http://www.woodheadholidaycottages.co.uk/

Anglers arms pub has rooms and is one mile away: http://www.anglersarms.com/

Embleton Hall Hotel is a nearby old country house hotel 3 star but very friendly: http://www.embletonhall.com/

Linden Hall Hotel: http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/LindenHall/

You may be lucky and grab a place at Thistleyhaugh farm which is just across the river.

THE DAY AFTER...

We are staying at 'The Stables' for the whole week after and it would be great to see you the next day for a stroll along the river, a game of football or a glass of Disprin..