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

Longhoughton Parish Heritage Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: St Peter and St Paul's Church marks 150 years since its restoration and we uncover its stories of the building, the vicars... more >

St Peter and St Paul’s Church, North End, Longhoughton, Alnwick NE66 3AG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Alnwick Playhouse

Heritage Open Day: Alnwick Playhouse invite you to explore the theatre, with self-guided tours, backstage access and have a go opportunities in our... more >

Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick NE66 1PQ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Northumberland

The 90s Revisited: Roots and Connections of Berwick-upon-Tweed

Heritage Open Day: Local groups and clubs make a community. Come along and view the Community Crew's 90s displays on Berwick, have a look..... more >

Berwick Youth Project, 9-12 Golden Square, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1BG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Berwick Camera Club Exhibition and Tweed Connections

Heritage Open Day: Come along and see our annual exhibition of images taken by members who are encouraged to enter a selection of their photographs... more >

St Aidan’s Hall, 46 F Church Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DX

Sat 7 Sep 24

Berwick Parish Church of Holy Trinity and St Mary

Heritage Open Day: Come and see this church which is a building of exceptional historic importance, a very rare example of an Anglican church built... more >

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

Fri 6 Sep 24

Berwick Visitor Centre and former Methodist Church - history of the building

Heritage Open Day: Find out about Berwick's history in its Visitor Centre sited in a former Methodist Church... more >

Berwick Visitor Centre, Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DS

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Main Guard and Berwick's Bridges

Heritage Open Day: Step back in time and find out about Berwick in the past through our permanent and summer exhibitions... more >

Main Guard, Palace Street, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1HN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Newbiggin Maritime Centre & Rocket House

Heritage Open Day: Newbiggin By The Sea Historic Fishing Village dates back to 11th Century and is home of the Historic Woman Launchers Oldest... more >

Church Point, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea NE64 6DB

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Watch House Museum

Heritage Open Day: Grade II listed 1880 Volunteer Life Saving Company Muster room with integral observation tower... more >

1 Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice NE26 4RT

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Big Bridge Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Using the theme of networks, our Big Bridge exhibition combines all the entries to the HODS logo competition with creations from... more >

Berwick Library, Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Drop In Zentangle

Heritage Open Day: Enjoy some creative doodling at our Zentangle drop in at Berwick Library. Fill in as much of the white space on the HODs logo as..... more >

Berwick Library, Walkergate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DB

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Andrew's Wallace Green Church

Heritage Open Day: St Andrew's Wallace Green is one of only 8 Church of Scotland Churches in England... more >

St Andrews Wallace Green Church, Wallace Green, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1EB

Fri 6 Sep 24

Curiouser and Curiouser: a Route to Berwick's Roots through a New Cabinet of Curiosities from the Be

Heritage Open Day: Experience Berwickâ€™s historic characters through our fascinating archives. See how Berwickers formed connections both in their..... more >

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

Fri 6 Sep 24

Hill House - Open Garden for NGS

Unusual double Walled Garden, generously planted in Cottage Garden style. Circle of box hedges, yew square and topiary; aquilegia and lupins in early..... more >

Hill House, Hexham NE47 6HL

Thu 5 Sep 24

Dave Ellis and Boo Howard

Cramlington Folk Club more >

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 4 Sep 24

Illuminated Sheep: Hadrian's Wall Art Trail and Urban Adventure

The Illuminated Sheep Art Trail returns to the region again this year with new sites across Hadrian’s Wall Country... more >

Queen’s Hall, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3LS

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Heighley Gate, A697, Morpeth NE61 3DA

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Street House Farm Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9BT

Sun 1 Sep 24

Lindisfarne Festival

The ultimate end-of-summer party returns once more! Every year we vow to take things up a level and deliver!... more >

Beal Farm TD15 2PB

Thu 29 Aug 24

Elsdon Fete, Northumberland, August Bank Holiday Monday 12-4pm

Elsdon Fete is a traditional fun day out in a pretty village in Northumberland National Park on August Bank Holiday Monday 26th August 2024... more >

Village Green, Elsdon, Northumberland National Park NE19 1AA

Mon 26 Aug 24

Family Fun Day

We’ll transform Concordia grassed area into a vibrant playground of excitement where you can find a playcentre, flying planes, and bungee... more >

Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington NE23 6UT

Sat 24 Aug 24

Berwick-Upon-Tweed Bead Fair

Bead & Pearl Supplies for the Home Jewellery Maker. Many different semi precious gemstone beads like jade, turquoise, pearls, agates, jasper,..... more >

Ancroft Village Hall, Ancroft TD15 2TL

Sat 10 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Ponteland

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Street House Farm Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9BT

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Morpeth

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Heighley Gate, A697, Morpeth NE61 3DA

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Ponteland

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Street House Farm Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 9BT

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Morpeth

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Heighley Gate, A697, Morpeth NE61 3DA

Sat 3 Aug 24

Summer of Sport

Grab a game in centre mall and have a go at our challenging and fun sports activities. Enjoy some healthy competition, where participants can earn a..... more >

Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington NE23 6UT

Mon 29 Jul 24

Holly and the Reivers

Cramlington Folk Club more >

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 24 Jul 24

Artisan Makers Market

A group of 4 creatives have got together frustrated with the lack of good quality selling events in Northumberland ... more >

Lesbury Village Hall, Main Street, Lesbury, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 3PP

Sun 21 Jul 24

Jez Lowe

Cramlington Folk Club more >

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 10 Jul 24

Music for a Summer Evening

Northern Praeclassica directed by Alex Chisholm-Loxley presents Music for Summer Evening Madrigals, part-songs and motets including works by... more >

St Mary’s Church, North Road, Ponteland NE20 9UH

Sat 6 Jul 24

Ceilidh with The Hexham Village Band

Come and dance to the Hexham Village Band with caller Joey Oliver. more >

Whitley Chapel Village Hall NE47 0HD

Fri 5 Jul 24

Cresswell Pele Tower Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS

A newly restored C18 walled garden which was part of Cresswell Hall kitchen gardens, abandoned in the 1930's when the main house was... more >

Cresswell Pele Tower Walled Garden, Morpeth NE61 5LE

Sun 30 Jun 24

Stanton Fence - Open Garden for NGS

Contemporary 4.7 acre country garden designed by Chelsea Gold Medal winner, Arabella Lennox-Boyd, in keeping with its rural setting... more >

Stanton Fence, Morpeth NE65 8PP

Sun 30 Jun 24

Longhirst Open Gardens

At least 10 stunning gardens within the village. Church flower festival Park and ride X18 bus route Refreshments all day Model railway Plant..... more >

Longhirst Morpeth NE61 3LX

Sat 29 Jun 24

Fallodon Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Part of Northumberland's history. Extensive, well established garden, with a hot greenhouse beside the bog garden... more >

Fallodon Hall, Alnwick NE66 3HF

Sat 29 Jun 24

The Three Inch Fools UK Tour: Howick Hall

The Three Inch Fools, known for their contemporary spin on the traditional touring troupe, are preparing for a summer that will go down in (Early... more >

Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum Howick Alnwick Northumberland NE66 3LB

Thu 27 Jun 24

Pete Morton

Cramlington Folk Club more >

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 26 Jun 24

Hawkhill House - Open Garden for NGS

A developing garden, Hawkhill House restoration of the Victorian garden combines traditional design with romantic cottage garden planting... more >

Hawkhill House, Alnwick NE66 3PG

Sat 22 Jun 24

Halton Castle - Open Garden for NGS

The terraced garden has stunning views over the Tyne Valley. Massive beech hedges give protection for herbaceous borders, lawns and shrubs... more >

Halton Castle, Corbridge NE45 5PH

Sun 16 Jun 24

Big Wild Saturday

During 30 Days Wild, the Big Wild Weekend sees Wildlife Trusts across the country holding special events to bring people closer to the natural world... more >

Northumberlandia Blagdon Lane Cramlington NE23 8AU

Sat 15 Jun 24

Father’s Day Themed Activities at Manor Walks

Take a shot or three at our GIANT football dartboard! Players will be in with a chance of winning a fabulous Father’s Day hamper in our prize draw..... more >

Manor Walks, Cramlington. NE23 6UT

Sat 15 Jun 24

The Sixteen - Choral Pilgrimage 2024: Hexham

Celebrating the art of imitation, our 2024 Choral Pilgrimage explores music from the master of parody, Orlande de Lassus, alongside works by Josquin,... more >

Hexham Abbey, Beaumont St, Hexham NE46 3NB

Fri 14 Jun 24

Ashington & District Male Voice Choir

Enjoy singing then why not join a group of 30+ likeminded men who love to sing and entertain. We practice each Thursday a variety of traditional and..... more >

Stakeford and Bomarsund Sports and Social Welfare, East View, Stakeford NE62 5UD

Thu 13 Jun 24

Carrivick Sisters - Cancelled

Cramlington Folk Club more >

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 12 Jun 24

Lorbottle Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Garden and woodlands set in 20 acres with beautiful vistas, lovingly transformed over the last 8 years from considerable neglect... more >

Lorbottle Hall, Alnwick NE66 4TD

Sun 9 Jun 24

Hill House - Open Garden for NGS

Unusual double Walled Garden, generously planted in Cottage Garden style. Circle of box hedges, yew square and topiary; aquilegia and lupins in early..... more >

Hill House, Hexham NE47 6HL

Thu 6 Jun 24

Belsay International Horse Trials 2024

Eventing is one of very few sports that genuinely allow people to compete equally, whatever their experience... more >

Belsay Estate Belsay NE20 0DX

Wed 29 May 24

Kentucky Cow Tippers

Cramlington Folk Club more >

The Benedictine Social Centre Glenluce Drive Southfield Green Cramlington Northumberland NE23 6YA

Wed 29 May 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!