Museums & Galleries · Alnwick
Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum
📍 NE61 1PD
Photo: Willie Duffin (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 120 sets of bagpipes on display from across Europe
- See bagpipes once owned by King Louis XIV
- Miniature bagpipes made for Queen Mary's dolls' house
- Explore the Chantry Peace Garden and oldest window in Morpeth
- Live musical performances and 'Meet the Piper' sessions
Housed on the first floor of a 13th-century Grade I listed bridge chantry, this museum tells the story of the Northumberland Pipes, England's only county-specific instrument. You'll find over 120 sets of bagpipes from across Europe, including decorative examples from Scotland, Spain, Italy, France and Estonia, alongside curiosities such as pipes once owned by King Louis XIV and a miniature set made for Queen Mary's dolls' house. There are regular live performances, 'Learn to Play in a Day' sessions and a peace garden to explore outside. It's a good pick for music and history enthusiasts, with free entry and no booking needed. Morpeth station is just 0.3 miles away, and there are 23 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those wanting to extend their visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Saturday, 9.30am–5pm, closed Sunday
- Booking
- Free entry, no booking required
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information available for getting around the building
From the attraction's own website on 27 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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