Christmas in Morpeth · 2026
Little doors. Big Christmas adventure.
The elves have moved into Morpeth! Follow the trail, spot their tiny doors in shop windows and collect the letters to solve a secret Christmas message.
Your festive family adventure
Can you find all the elf doors?
Santa’s elves have made themselves at home in shops and businesses across Morpeth. They’ve left little doors behind, each with a letter waiting to be discovered.
Take your time, have a good look in the windows and see if you can crack their Christmas code. It’s a lovely excuse to explore town together, pop into a few local shops and enjoy a festive treat along the way.
Tap the map to see a larger version while you’re out exploring.
Find your way
Follow the elf trail
Use the red markers on the official map to find the hidden doors. Keep your eyes peeled around participating shops and businesses.
Bring the worksheet along so the children can write down each letter as they go. There’s also an elf colouring activity to enjoy afterwards.
Get the worksheet ↓How it works
Five steps to elf-explorer success
Grab your worksheet
Download and print it before you set off.
Follow the map
Take a little walk around Morpeth town centre.
Spot the doors
Look carefully for the tiny elf homes and their letters.
Crack the code
Put the letters together to reveal the secret message.
Visit the Pavilion
Take your completed worksheet to The Pavilion Café.
A little reward
Free hot chocolate for children
Finished your elf hunt? Head to The Pavilion Café in Carlisle Park with your completed worksheet for a free children’s hot chocolate.
Subject to the trail’s terms and conditions.
Christmas prize draw
Win a family Christmas hamper
Complete the worksheet and hand it in at The Pavilion Café by 18 December 2026 for the chance to win a family Christmas hamper.
Remember to include a parent or guardian’s contact details.
While you’re here
Make a day of it in Morpeth
There’s plenty to discover between elf doors. Browse the independent shops, stop for lunch or warm up with a drink as you go. The trail is a fun way to see more of Morpeth together.
And don’t forget to colour in your elf when you get home!
Ready, set, elf hunt!
Print your worksheet, bring a pencil and keep your eyes peeled for those tiny doors.
Download the worksheet ↓