The Wansbeck Morpeth

11/10/2026

Fascinating to see that they are able to comment to a newspaper but not to us!

Support is growing for the landlord of a pub in Morpeth that is currently closed.

06/10/2026

Support growing for landlord at popular Morpeth pub that is currently closed

30/09/2026

And another one...

Newton Aycliffe pub The Huntsman remains closed while its barristers and landlord try to settle a legal dispute with Stonegate.

24/09/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE – THE CHESTERS

Despite our best efforts, unfortunately The Chesters will remain closed at the minute.

Our barristers and Stonegate are currently in discussions in an attempt to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.

We also want to address some of the rumours currently circulating. We are involved in an ongoing legal dispute with Stonegate concerning another site in Carlisle, where we maintain that a considerable amount of money is owed to us.

While that dispute continues, Stonegate has taken action to close The Chesters without prior notice. Our position is that this represents a breach of the lease, and the matter is now being handled by our barristers.

Our barristers, Stuart and Charlie from Cerulian Law, specialise in cases involving Stonegate, so we are very hopeful that a resolution can be reached soon.

Our staff are extremely important to us, and while this situation is ongoing, all members of The Chesters team have been offered temporary positions at our other sites.

For anyone with an upcoming booking, please bear with us. We are doing everything we can to get The Chesters back open as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding your booking, please message the page directly.

Regarding tomorrow’s comedy night, the show will still go ahead and has been moved to The William Jameson. The event will now be free entry.

Anyone who has already purchased a ticket can choose between a full refund or a £20 bar tab at The William Jameson tomorrow evening. Whichever option you choose, you are still welcome to attend and enjoy the show free of charge. Please message us directly to arrange your preferred option.

We sincerely apologise to our customers, staff and everyone affected by the closure. Thank you for your patience, understanding and all the messages of support we have received.

We are doing everything we can to resolve the situation and get The Chesters back open as soon as possible.

The Chesters Team

23/09/2026

A huge thank you to The Great British Pub Crawl for this.
Big respect for what you do for pubs ❤️

Reinstate our amazing landlady and her family at The Wansbeck.

17/09/2026

Thirty testimonials in less than 48 hours is amazing. I am so grateful.
I have met with David Smith MP's office today. This is thanks to so many letters to them about the ongoing situation at The Wansbeck and the huge impact this is having on the community up here as a whole and us as a family.
Please keep sharing the petition and adding your testimonials ♥️

15/09/2026

The Wansbeck holds a special place at the heart of our local community.

This short form is a space for you to share what The Wansbeck, run by my family and me, means to you and why it matters to our area. Your testimonials will help us celebrate, honour, and showcase the genuine impact of our community.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your voice—every story counts!

Spaces thrive because of the people who rely on them. We are building a collection of personal testimonials to demonstrate just how essential The Wansbeck (run by Helen and her family) is to our local area. Tell us about your connection to The Wansbeck, how it benefits you, your family, friends and....

14/09/2026

Reinstate our amazing landlady and her family at The Wansbeck.

10/09/2026

Hundreds sign petition calling for landlord at Morpeth pub to be reinstated

09/09/2026

All I can say is thank you ♥️