Northumberland plays host to many events throughout the year, so you will never be short of things to do in Northumberland. If you want a true experience of Northumberland, look no further than the wide selection of festivals and shows. From traditional village shows in the shadows of the Cheviot Hills to the increasingly popular music festivals in Alnwick and Hexham, all have a distinct programme of events and friendly atmosphere.
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festivals guide northumberlandAs you would expect from Northumberland, many of our events take place in, and take advantage of, our wonderful landscapes. Throughout the year you can take part in guided walking events to discover the beauty and history of remote areas of countryside, or you can join expert guides to spot our rarest wildlife.
Many of our events take place in, and take advantage of, our wonderful landscapes.
If you’re planning to visit Northumberland during the school holidays or on bank holidays you won’t be disappointed. Many of the English Heritage and National Trust managed properties host everything from themed fairs to historical re-enactments.
Highlight events this month
Mining a Golden Seam
Exhibition
Dates:
Mining a Golden Seam
14/01/2012-31/03/2012Mining a Golden Seam is an exhibition of embroidery and textiles by members of the Embroiderers’ Guild in the North East Region. The artworks in this...
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
Participatory Event
Dates:
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
14/01/2012-14/02/2012'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
11/02/2012-12/02/2012For a truly magical Valentine’s Day celebration, venture into the treetops for a meal in our extraordinary Treehouse Restaurant. Swathed in twinkling...
Historic Alnwick Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum
Exhibition
Dates:
Historic Alnwick Exhibition
17/01/2012-04/03/2012Travel back in time to see historic Alnwick through a new exhibition of fascinating images, maps and texts celebrating some of Alnwick’s old...
Introduction to Nordic Walking
Participatory Event
Dates:
Su 5 Feb
05/02/2012-05/02/2012Try out the latest health and fitness walking technique & explore the beautiful Kielder Water & Forest Park. Starting from Kielder Castle, Terry,...
Kielder Observatory - The Universe in 3-D
Lecture
Dates:
11th February
11/02/2012-11/02/2012"The Universe... Why is it here? How old is it? How did it start? How big is it? How will it end? These are a sample of the questions that...
INVASION! at Woodhorn
Exhibition
Dates:
INVASION! exhibition
11/02/2012-31/03/2012If the world of sci-fi holds a special place in your heart, and the possibility of maybe one day standing next to an alien makes it pump that little...
Free Family Fun this February
Participatory Event
Dates:
Free entry in half term
11/02/2012-19/02/2012Free Family Fun this February This February half term Wallington and Cragside, are inviting visitors in for free to kick-start their 2012 season....
Free Family Fun this February
Participatory Event
Dates:
Free Family Fun the February
11/02/2012-19/02/2012Free Family Fun this February This February half term Wallington and Cragside, are inviting visitors in for free to kick-start their 2012 season....
Passions and Potions Party
Participatory Event
Dates:
Passions and Potions Party
11/02/2012-11/02/2012Bring a group of mates or someone special to our ‘Passions and Potions’ Party for a Valentine’s evening to remember.The party will be held in the...
Water Wizards
Participatory Event
Dates:
Water Wizards
11/02/2012-19/02/2012Get hands on and investigate the wonder of water for yourself. Become a water wizard just like Lord Armstrong and you can experiment with the power...
Roman Wall Winter Adventure
Participatory Event
Dates:
Roman Winter Adventure Day - 10:00am -15:00pm
12/02/2012-12/02/2012A fantastic family adventure day to include snowshoeing (snow permitting), firemaking, problem solving, scrambling and abseiling.
Guided Walk - Shaftoe Crags
Guided Walk
Dates:
2012
12/02/2012-12/02/2012This lovely guided walk starts off and finishes at the 100-acre beauty spot of Bolam Lake. It is one of the great medium length walks that we have in...
Nordic Walk (Kielder) - More Than Just A Walk In The Park
Guided Walk
Dates:
su 12 feb nwk
12/02/2012-12/02/2012Explore the beautiful Kielder Water & Forest Park in March by joining Terry Gregg, your INWA qualified instructor on a 10km Nordic Walk. The walk is...
Wake Up at Wallington
Participatory Event
Dates:
Wake Up at Wallington, drop in from 11am - 12.30pm & 1.30 -3pm
13/02/2012-17/02/2012Join us to celebrate the start of spring with wildlife themed art and craft activities throughout the week, from bird box making and crafty creatures...
Lanterns and Lyrics Valentine Dinner
Participatory Event
Dates:
'Lanterns and Lyrics' Valentine Dinner
14/02/2012-14/02/2012Join us this Valentine’s Day with someone special or a group of friends for an evening to remember. Whether it’s a Valentine’s celebration, the...
Love Lanterns
Participatory Event
Dates:
Love Lanterns
14/02/2012-14/02/2012A series of beautiful hand-sculpted lanterns are being created exclusively for visitors to The Alnwick Garden, to celebrate Valentine’s Day and love....
Pirates & Princesses Day
Participatory Event
Dates:
Pirates & Princesses Day
15/02/2012-15/02/2012Come along and join our resident pirate Captain Raggy Beard for our Pirates and Princesses day here at Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens. The day will...
Drawing Inspiration
Workshop
Dates:
Drawing Inspiration
16/02/2012-18/02/2012Hot on the heels of hosting the Turner Prize 2011, BALTIC and their team of Professional Artists come to The Alnwick Garden to give you the...
Get Going at Wallington
Show / Display
Dates:
Get Going at Wallington, 11am - 3pm
17/02/2012-18/02/2012Come along and find out about the many volunteering opportunities available here at Wallington, from being in the Countryside “Green Team”, welcoming...
Beginners Rag Rugging Workshop
Workshop
Dates:
Beginners Rag Rugging Workshop
18/02/2012-18/02/2012One day workshop learning the traditional craft of rag rugging also known as Clippy, Proggy, Hooky mats). No previous experience required. All...
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Highlight events next month
Mining a Golden Seam
Exhibition
Dates:
Mining a Golden Seam
14/01/2012-31/03/2012Mining a Golden Seam is an exhibition of embroidery and textiles by members of the Embroiderers’ Guild in the North East Region. The artworks in this...
Historic Alnwick Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum
Exhibition
Dates:
Historic Alnwick Exhibition
17/01/2012-04/03/2012Travel back in time to see historic Alnwick through a new exhibition of fascinating images, maps and texts celebrating some of Alnwick’s old...
INVASION! at Woodhorn
Exhibition
Dates:
INVASION! exhibition
11/02/2012-31/03/2012If the world of sci-fi holds a special place in your heart, and the possibility of maybe one day standing next to an alien makes it pump that little...
Wallington Woofs
Participatory Event
Dates:
Wallington Woofs, 11am - 4pm
04/03/2012-04/03/2012Bring your dog to Wallington for a day of canine fun as we host our own version of Crufts! Enter our dog shows, join a guided dog walk through the...
Introduction to Nordic Walking
Participatory Event
Dates:
Su 4 Mar
04/03/2012-04/03/2012Try out the latest health and fitness walking technique & explore the beautiful Kielder Water & Forest Park. Starting from Kielder Castle, Terry,...
Roman Wall Winter Adventure
Participatory Event
Dates:
Roman Winter Adventure Day - 10:00am -15:00pm
11/03/2012-11/03/2012A fantastic family adventure day to include snowshoeing (snow permitting), firemaking, problem solving, scrambling and abseiling.
Guided Walk - Debdon Lake Circular, Cragside and Thrum
Guided Walk
Dates:
Date of walk
11/03/2012-11/03/2012This is a superb example of some of the pleasant walks we have in Northumberland. It gives you beautiful views of Rothbury and the surrounding hills...
Behind the Scenes: Hydro Walk
Guided Walk
Dates:
Behind the Scenes: Hydro Walk
17/03/2012-17/03/2012Cragside was the first place in the world to be lit by hydroelectricity. Join our Head Engineer, Robin Wright, on a guided walk as he delves in to...
Make Things With your Mum
Participatory Event
Dates:
Make Things With your Mum, 11am - 4pm
18/03/2012-18/03/2012Make your Mum feel really special by making lovely crafts and flower decorations with her at Wallington for Mother’s Day. Normal admission charges...
Nordic Walk (Kielder) - More Than Just A Walk In The Park
Guided Walk
Dates:
su 18 mar nwk
18/03/2012-18/03/2012Explore the beautiful Kielder Water & Forest Park in March by joining Terry Gregg, your INWA qualified instructor on a 10km Nordic Walk. The walk is...
The Golden Age of Northumbria
Lecture
Dates:
The Golden Age of Northumbria
20/03/2012-20/03/2012Join our medieval historian Michael Thomson as he rediscovers the kingdom that was the shining light in the “Dark Ages” and explores the idea that...
Clay pigeon and Archery weekend
Participatory Event
Dates:
Opening Times
23/03/2012-23/03/2012Take a short break in a cottage and have a go at clay pigeon shooting and/or archery on the Saturday afternoon. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes...
Wild Walk at Wallington - Tree-mendous Trees
Guided Walk
Dates:
Tree-mendous Trees
24/03/2012-24/03/2012Join our Countryside Manager for a fascinating guided walk through the woods looking at the wonderful veteran trees from all over the world that we...
Woodland Heritage Day
Demonstration
Dates:
Woodland Heritage Day, 11am - 3pm
25/03/2012-25/03/2012Meet the Countryside Team who manage Wallington's 800 acres of woodland and explore all things to do with wood, on a day long event in the West Woods...
Guided Walk - Roman Ring exploration, part 3 - Haltwhistle to Haydon Bridge
Guided Walk
Dates:
Walk date
25/03/2012-25/03/2012This is the third section of the 52 mile Roman Ring, which explores the area to the south of Hadrian’s Wall. After meeting at Haydon Bridge there...
Vote for my Daddy! The Life of Charles Phillips Trevelyan
Lecture
Dates:
Vote for my Daddy!
27/03/2012-27/03/2012Join Lloyd Langley to discover the life of Charles Phillips Trevelyan, the radical reformer who gifted Wallington to the National Trust in 1941. ...
Events today
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
Participatory Event
Dates:
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
14/01/2012-14/02/2012Historic Alnwick Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum
Exhibition
Dates:
Historic Alnwick Exhibition
17/01/2012-04/03/2012Events tomorrow
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
Participatory Event
Dates:
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
14/01/2012-14/02/2012Historic Alnwick Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum
Exhibition
Dates:
Historic Alnwick Exhibition
17/01/2012-04/03/2012Events this week
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
Participatory Event
Dates:
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
14/01/2012-14/02/2012Historic Alnwick Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum
Exhibition
Dates:
Historic Alnwick Exhibition
17/01/2012-04/03/2012Events next week
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
Participatory Event
Dates:
'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
14/01/2012-14/02/2012'Perfect Romance' at The Treehouse
11/02/2012-12/02/2012Historic Alnwick Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum
Exhibition
Dates:
Historic Alnwick Exhibition
17/01/2012-04/03/2012.
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