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Historical Walking Tour of Morpeth

A self-guided historical walking tour of Morpeth, taking in Bridge, St James' Anglican Church and House and Closebourne House across 3 stops.

3stops
1.4 kmon foot
35 minat an easy pace
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Stop 1 of 3Morpeth walk Morpeth Bridge Opened in June 1898, this timber Allan-truss bridge across the Hunter River was designed by engineer Percy Allan and built by Samuel McGill, replacing an earlier hand-powered punt.Rare among surviving Allan trusses for its overhead bracing, it joined the NSW State Heritage Register in 2000. Listen in the Sitesy appEach stop plays as you arrive

The route: 3 historic places in Morpeth

Start at Morpeth Bridge. Tap a stop to see it on the map.

Pins are numbered in walking order; lines join them directly, not along streets. Walking directions in Google Maps

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    Morpeth Bridge

    Opened in June 1898, this timber Allan-truss bridge across the Hunter River was designed by engineer Percy Allan and built by Samuel McGill, replacing an earlier hand-powered punt. Rare among surviving Allan trusses for its overhead bracing, it joined the NSW State Heritage Register in 2000.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    St James' Anglican Church, Morpeth

    This sandstone Gothic church rose in three stages between 1837 and 1875, its foundation stone laid by the 13-year-old son of town founder Edward Close. Later stages drew on architects Edmund Blacket and John Horbury Hunt. William Tyrrell, first Bishop of Newcastle, made it his parish church; added to the NSW State Heritage Register in 2017.

    Source: Wikipedia

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    Morpeth House and Closebourne House

    These twin Colonial-era estates were built for Edward Charles Close: Georgian Closebourne House (1829), later the Anglican Bishop's residence, and the Regency-styled Morpeth House (1849-1856), which became St John's Theological College in 1925. Now serving a retirement village, the site was listed on the NSW State Heritage Register in 1999.

    Source: Wikipedia

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Before you go

Start pointMorpeth Bridge
Distance and time1.4 km · about 35 min
DifficultyEasy
ParkingStreet and council parking around the Morpeth town centre; check local signage for time limits.
Best timeMorning, before the day warms up.

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Questions

How long is the Morpeth walking tour?

About 35 minutes over roughly 1.4 km at a relaxed pace.

Can I do the tour offline?

Yes — load the tour in the Sitesy app beforehand and it’s cached for offline use.

Is the Morpeth walking tour free?

Yes. Open it in the Sitesy app and every stop on this walk is free to hear, with no account needed. Free listeners also get 5 stories a day about wherever they are and 1 custom walk a week. The Trip pass (A$7.99 for 7 days) and Sitesy Plus (A$8.99 a month) unlock unlimited stories and walks.

Page last updated 3 October 2026.