Heritage Open Day: A tour of a Grade II* Listed building, General Lambert's House. There will be the opportunity to see the building in its..... more >

General Lambert’s House, 31 & 33 Narrowgate, Alnwick NE66 1JG

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Mary's Chantry House

Heritage Open Day: In 1448 two Chaplains of the Chantry of the Blessed Mary lived here and taught grammar and singing... more >

St Mary’s Chantry House, Walkergate, Alnwick NE66 1NB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery

Heritage Open Day: Ten thousand years of history in one visit with interactive displays and childrens' activities plus a stunning textile... more >

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, 14 Bailiffgate, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick NE66 1LX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northumberland

Clock Tower Tours and Bell Ringing Experience, Morpeth

Heritage Open Day: This is an unusual clock tower as it is not part of a church. The bells ring to celebrate civic events such as the annual..... more >

Oldgate, Morpeth NE61 1QF

Sat 14 Sep 24

All roads lead to Morpeth a glimpse of the heritage of Morpeth, through poetry and in costume

Heritage Open Day: The history of Morpeth as told by the Morpeth Poetry group. The Morpeth Poetry Group have been in existence for over 10 years and..... more >

The Chantry, Bridge Street, Morpeth NE61 1PD

Sat 14 Sep 24

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Morpeth

Heritage Open Day: Discover one of the best medieval churches in Northumberland with a 14th Century Jesse Window... more >

St Mary’s Field, Morpeth NE61 2QT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Church of St James' the Great, Morpeth

Heritage Open Day: Impressive Victorian Romanesque Church, after the style of the cathedral at Monreale in Sicily, with fine wall paintings... more >

St James Terrace, Morpeth NE61 1BP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Berwick Town Hall - Faces of the Photo Centre and Berwick in the 1970s

Heritage Open Day: Visit an historic building in the heart of Berwick and enjoy photos from the Berwick Archives ... more >

Town Hall, 16 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1BN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Berwick Museum and Art Gallery

Heritage Open Day: Explore life in a Border Town at Berwick Museum and Art Gallery Visit Berwick Museum and Art Gallery, located in the Ravensdowne... more >

Berwick Museum and Art Gallery, The Clock Block, Ravensdowne Barracks, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Manchester Street Hall, Boys Brigade

Heritage Open Day: Originally a Wesleyan Chapel built in 1884, it was bought by Morpeth Parish in 1964 to be used as a hall for The Boys'... more >

The Boys Brigade, Manchester Street, Morpeth NE61 1BH

Sat 14 Sep 24

Morpeth's Woollen Worthies.

Heritage Open Day: An exhibition by the Morpeth Antiquarian Society in the Corn Exchange, Morpeth Town Hall... more >

Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth NE61 1LZ

Fri 13 Sep 24

St Robert of Newminster RC Church

Heritage Open Day: A beautiful Victorian church near the banks of the River Wansbeck. A glorious church of 1850 with stained glass windows by the..... more >

St. Roberts Presbytery, Oldgate, Morpeth NE61 1QF

Fri 13 Sep 24

Collingwood House

Heritage Open Day: Georgian house of historical importance as the home of Admiral Lord Collingwood and now the Presbystery of St... more >

Oldgate, Morpeth NE61 1QF

Fri 13 Sep 24

St George's United Reformed Church

Heritage Open Day: This lovely Victorian church, built on the site of a mill, has stood at the end of Telford Bridge since 1860... more >

Bridge Street, Morpeth NE61 1PD

Fri 13 Sep 24

Morpeth Town Treasures

Heritage Open Day: The Civic Suite will be open inside Morpeth's Town Hall. This year's Heritage Open Days will include an opportunity to..... more >

Town Hall, Market Place, Morpeth NE61 1LZ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Cragside

Heritage Open Day: Cragside is opening its doors for free for one day only. Step inside Britain's original smart and discover how a pioneering..... more >

Cragside, Rothbury, Morpeth NE65 7PX

Fri 13 Sep 24

Evidence of Angels - Tour and Talk of Berwick Parish Church

Heritage Open Day: To be charitable and helpful and beneficial to others is to be a good angel. Join this tour of Berwick Parish Church to find out..... more >

Berwick Parish Church, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF

Fri 13 Sep 24

Cumberland Bastion on Berwick's Ramparts

Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit part of Berwick's Ramparts not normally open to the public... more >

Cumberland Bastion, Coxon’s Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DD

Fri 13 Sep 24

Border Brewery Cellars in Silver Street, Berwick

Heritage Open Day: Back by popular demand, an opportunity to visit and explore some Grade II listed 18th century cellars which were used at one stage... more >

Silver Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1HU

Fri 13 Sep 24

Seaton Delaval Hall

Heritage Open Day: Seaton Delaval Hall may have been one of architect Sir John Vanbrughâ€™s smallest country houses; but it was home to the larger... more >

Seaton Delaval Hall, The Avenue, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay NE26 4QR

Fri 13 Sep 24

Berwick Our Lady and St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Church

Heritage Open Day: Berwickâ€™s only Catholic Church is tucked away behind the houses fronting Ravensdowne... more >

64 Ravensdowne, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DQ

Fri 13 Sep 24

St Paul's Church now Spittal Community Centre

Heritage Open Day: Now a Community Centre, visit a former United Reformed Church with its origins as a Presbyterian Church in the 18th century... more >

St Paul’s Church, Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1QY

Fri 13 Sep 24

Old Coastguard Station

Heritage Open Day: Commanding superlative views of the beautiful North Northumberland coast, the Old Coastguard Tower in Berwick was built in 1964... more >

The Old Coastguard Station, Magdalene Fields, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1NE

Fri 13 Sep 24

Berwick Parish Church : A History through Six Objects - talk and tour

Heritage Open Day: Specially devised for Heritage Open Days, come along and find out about the history of this unusual Cromwellian church through six... more >

Berwick Parish Church, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF

Fri 13 Sep 24

Lindisfarne Castle

Heritage Open Day: A castle that's not a castle, on an island that's not an island. Travel across the causeway to Holy Island and discover..... more >

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2SH

Fri 13 Sep 24

Bankhill Ice House

Heritage Open Day: A unique opportunity to visit an Icehouse which was built around 1786 - 1799 to store ice for Berwick's renowned salmon... more >

Bankhill Icehouse, Bankhill, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1BE

Fri 13 Sep 24

Berwick Rangers Football Club - Past Present and Future

Heritage Open Day: Berwick Rangers is the only English team to play in the Scottish leagues. Join present and past managers in this talk about the..... more >

Berwick Rangers, Shielfield Park, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2EQ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Coxon's Tower on Berwick's Ramparts

Heritage Open Day: Coxonâ€™s Tower is one of the last two remaining original medieval towers on the famous walls which surround Berwick... more >

Wellington Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1HW

Fri 13 Sep 24

Ford Forge Museum at Heatherslaw near Berwick

Heritage Open Day: Come along and see a small museum of local rural life including archaeological finds and working implements from the surrounding... more >

Ford Forge, Cornhill-on-Tweed TD12 4TJ

Fri 13 Sep 24

Gunpowder Magazine on Berwick's Ramparts

Heritage Open Day: Discover a purpose built ammunition store constructed in 1749 to provide safe storage of explosives required by the military... more >

Gunpowder Magazine, The Walls, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1JG

Fri 13 Sep 24

New Tower on Berwick's Ramparts

Heritage Open Day: Especially open for Berwick Heritage Open Days in Berwick. Go through a normally hidden door and see inside the lower portion of a..... more >

The New Tower, Quay Walls, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1HR

Fri 13 Sep 24

Berwick Parish Churchyard Tour : Some History and Monuments

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a guided walk around this beautiful churchyard and discover the stories behind some of the monuments and the lives of those... more >

Berwick Parish Church, Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF

Fri 13 Sep 24

Collingwood Society Lecture

Heritage Open Day: The Annual Collingwood Lecture about Morpeth's famous resident. Society Chairman Capt... more >

Market Place, Morpeth NE61 1LZ

Thu 12 Sep 24

St Mary Magdalene Church, Mitford

Heritage Open Day: Discover this beautiful historic church in the tranquil setting of a very small village. St... more >

Stable Green, Mitford, Morpeth NE61 3PZ

Thu 12 Sep 24

From Bradford to Berwick - A Photographic Journey

Heritage Open Day: Come and hear the fascinating tale of William Henry De Lan and his Daughters, a family of travelling photographers who eventually... more >

The Straw Yard, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF

Thu 12 Sep 24

Cherryburn

Heritage Open Day: Discover the birthplace of famous artist, engraver and naturalist Thomas Bewick, nestled in the Tyne Valley... more >

Cherryburn, Station Bank, Mickley, Stocksfield NE43 7DD

Thu 12 Sep 24

Behind the Scenes of Northumberland Archives

Heritage Open Day: Take a tour behind the scenes of Northumberland Archives and get a rare glimpse into the work that goes into preserving and... more >

Northumberland Archives, Woodhorn, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park, Ashington NE63 9YF

Wed 11 Sep 24

The Georgian Group - some history, some facts and some interesting stories

Heritage Open Day: Join Gilbert O'Brien, Honorary Archivist of the Georgian Group in this fascinating talk about the history of Georgian... more >

Berwick Parish Centre, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1FD

Wed 11 Sep 24

Berwick in the time of LS Lowry

Heritage Open Day: Lowry visited Berwick from the 1930s to his death in 1976. Come along to this talk given by Berwick Archivist, Linda Bankier, to..... more >

The Straw Yard, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF

Tue 10 Sep 24

Lady Waterford Hall - People in the Paintings

Heritage Open Day: Step back in time with a visit to the Lady Waterford Hall. Discover why this Victorian â€˜modelâ€™ villageâ€™s schoolroom is home..... more >

Lady Waterford Hall, Ford Village, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2QG

Tue 10 Sep 24

From Slum to Semi in Berwick-upon-Tweed

Heritage Open Day: Join Dr Elisabeth Wilson in this fascinating talk about moving people from poor housing in the centre of Berwick to Highfields,... more >

Berwick Record Office, Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DB

Tue 10 Sep 24

The Battle of Flodden, the last major Border conflict

Heritage Open Day: To mark the anniversary of the Battle of Flodden on 9th September an onsite description and explanation of the Battle will be... more >

Branxton, Cornhill-on-Tweed TD12 4SN

Sun 8 Sep 24

Visit Wallington - National Trust

Heritage Open Day: There is so much to see and do on a visit to Wallington. Learn the history of the families that have lived here on a visit to the..... more >

Wallington Hall, Wallington, Morpeth NE61 4AR

Sun 8 Sep 24

What's in a name?

Heritage Open Day: Are you related to an outlaw? Our 14th Century Pele Tower was built to keep out gangsters and rustlers in a period of Border..... more >

Cresswell Pele Tower, Cresswell, Morpeth NE61 5JU

Sun 8 Sep 24

Without Walls, Apple Tree Shield, Methodist Church,West Allen

Heritage Open Day: As part of the exhibition Without Walls, artists will exhibit and musicians will perform in this remote and beautiful ruin located... more >

near Ninebanks, Hexham NE47 8DH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Without Walls - Keenley Chapel

Heritage Open Day: Artists, poets and musicians are congregating to perform and exhibit over several venues; in Ninebanks ( St Marks church and the... more >

Keenley Chapel, Keenley, Hexham NE47 9NU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Without Walls , St Mark's Church, Hearse House, at Ninebanks, Keenley Chapel and Apple Tree Shield

Heritage Open Day: Artists, poets and musicians are congregating to perform and exhibit in Ninebanks ( St Marks church and the Hearse House )... more >

St Mark’s Church, Chapel Bank, Ninebanks, Hexham NE47 8DB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Without Walls - Ninebanks: St Mark's Church

Heritage Open Day: Artists, poets and musicians are congregating to perform and exhibit over several venues; in Ninebanks ( St Marks church and the... more >

St Mark’s Church, Chapel Bank, Ninebanks NE47 8HL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Heatherslaw Corn Mill

Heritage Open Day: Discover the history of this amazing building through the centuries with hands-on and interactive exhibits, meet the millers and... more >

Heatherslaw Corn Mill, Heatherslaw, Cornhill-on-Tweed TD12 4TJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Lead by Fashion (Allendale)

Heritage Open Day: A drop-in exhibition and activities celebrating the clothing and textiles of the North Pennines mining communities, bringing... more >

Allendale Village Hall, Leadgate, Allendale Town NE47 9PR

Sat 7 Sep 24

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Things to do around Northumberland

If you're planning a day out in Northumberland, here are some delightful activities to consider:

1. Walk a section of Hadrian’s Wall:
- Hadrian’s Wall isn’t just a staple of British history; it’s a significant statement of world history. This historic wall is the border between England and Scotland and tells a long history of battle, struggle, and unity between the two nations. It runs 73 miles from east coast to west. Dating back to 128 AD, the Romans initially built the wall to protect the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire. The wall is one of England’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the views of the surrounding British countryside are stunning – some of the best in the country. A visit to walk a section of Hadrian’s Wall provides the ultimate day out in Northumberland. Time to lace up those walking shoes!

2. Go and visit Alnwick Castle:
- When in Northumberland, you have to explore some of England’s finest historic castles. Alnwick Castle is one of the main ones and offers an excellent day out. Dating back to the 11th century, this castle receives over 800,000 visitors from all over the world each year. Built by Norman nobleman Ivo de Vesci, it was later occupied by the British monarchy. Today, the 12th Duke of Northumberland resides in the castle. Due to its historical significance, it became a grade 1 listed building. Visitors love exploring the architecture, luscious gardens, and fountains – if you’re looking for things to do in Northumberland, Alnwick Castle is a must-see. It's one of the most iconic days out in Northumberland!

3. Explore Dunstanburgh Castle:
- Located on the gorgeous rugged Northumberland coastline, Dunstanburgh Castle offers excellent views of the endless coast. Earl Thomas built the castle in the 14th century, taking advantage of the site’s natural defences on the cliffs. The castle is a superb mixture of heritage and stunning nature – it ranks highly on the list of things to do in Northumberland. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in its history and breathtaking surroundings!

Remember, Northumberland is a treasure trove of history, natural beauty, and captivating landscapes – perfect for an unforgettable day out!