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Northumberland has an extensive history and no matter where you visit in the county, there will almost always be a fascinating historical story behind it. Many venues across Northumberland, including Castles and Historic sites, National Trust properties, and English Heritage sites are host to historical events, talks and workshops for you to participate.

You may want to trace your family history here in Northumberland, so by attending historical events you’ll be able to meet the experts who can give guidance of where to go next. Also, remember to visit the Woodhorn Archives for the county of Northumberland.

Learn and discover Northumberland’s great history by visiting a venue hosting a memorable historic event. If you want to do your own exploring, a great place to start is from the towns and villages of Northumberland. Be sure to visit a nearby Tourist Information Centre and talk to our friendly, knowledgeable, and local staff who can help tailor an historical Northumberland experience just for you.

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Events today

Cragside: The Servants' Side

Cragside: The Servants' Side

Performance

Dates:

Runs daily!

03/03/2012-04/11/2012
Flora Explora Trail

Flora Explora Trail

Guided Walk

Dates:

Flora Explora Trail

30/03/2012-04/11/2012
Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Workshop

Dates:

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

30/03/2012-30/09/2012
Archery

Archery

Competition / Game

Dates:

Archery

30/03/2012-30/09/2012
Broomstick Training

Broomstick Training

Participatory Event

Dates:

Broomstick Training

30/03/2012-30/09/2012

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Events tomorrow

Cragside: The Servants' Side

Cragside: The Servants' Side

Performance

Dates:

Runs daily!

03/03/2012-04/11/2012
Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

Lecture

Dates:

Bridging the Gap

07/03/2012-07/03/2013
Flora Explora Trail

Flora Explora Trail

Guided Walk

Dates:

Flora Explora Trail

30/03/2012-04/11/2012
Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Workshop

Dates:

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

30/03/2012-30/09/2012
Archery

Archery

Competition / Game

Dates:

Archery

30/03/2012-30/09/2012

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Events this week

Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Natural Dyes

Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Natural Dyes

Workshop

Dates:

Colourful Creative Craft Days - Natural Dyes

01/01/2012-31/12/2012

Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Peg Loom Weaving

01/01/2012-31/12/2012
Cragside: The Servants' Side

Cragside: The Servants' Side

Performance

Dates:

Runs daily!

03/03/2012-04/11/2012
Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

Lecture

Dates:

Bridging the Gap

07/03/2012-07/03/2013
Flora Explora Trail

Flora Explora Trail

Guided Walk

Dates:

Flora Explora Trail

30/03/2012-04/11/2012
Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Workshop

Dates:

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

30/03/2012-30/09/2012

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Events next week

Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Natural Dyes

Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Natural Dyes

Workshop

Dates:

Colourful Creative Craft Days - Natural Dyes

01/01/2012-31/12/2012

Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Peg Loom Weaving

01/01/2012-31/12/2012
Cragside: The Servants' Side

Cragside: The Servants' Side

Performance

Dates:

Runs daily!

03/03/2012-04/11/2012
Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

Lecture

Dates:

Bridging the Gap

07/03/2012-07/03/2013
Flora Explora Trail

Flora Explora Trail

Guided Walk

Dates:

Flora Explora Trail

30/03/2012-04/11/2012
Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

Workshop

Dates:

Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

30/03/2012-30/09/2012

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  1. Cragside: The Servants' Side

    Dates

    Dates:
    3 Mar 2012 To 4 Nov 2012
    Cragside: The Servants' Side

    Location

    Rothbury

    Step back in time to the year 1880 as Cragside House comes to life. Journey through a day in the house and watch Lord Armstrong’s servants as they go about their daily chores. See Lord Armstrong and Joseph Swan discussing the electric...

    Cragside: The Servants' Side

    Type

    Performance

    Telephone:
    01669 620 333
    Website:
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  2. Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

    Dates

    Dates:
    7 Mar 2012 To 7 Mar 2013
    Bridging the Gap the Armstrong Way

    Location

    Rothbury

    Join our Landscape and Conservation Officer, Andrew Sawyer, and find out how Lord Armstrong used all kind of bridges and technology to bridge the gap with function and beauty.
    £15 per person includes a buffet lunch. Booking essential call...

    Telephone:
    01669 620 333
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  3. Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

    Dates

    Dates:
    30 Mar 2012 To 30 Sep 2012
    Crafts and dressing up in Knight's Quest

    Location

    Alnwick

    Choose your medieval costume and discover all aspects of castle life, from swordplay and games to a medieval toilet!

    Join our entertaining knights and ladies of Alnwick Castle and become a master craftsman in our themed medieval arena,...

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511178
    Website:
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  4. INVASION! at Woodhorn

    Dates

    Dates:
    1 Apr 2012 To 3 Sep 2012
    INVASION! exhibition artwork with robot in front of Woodhorn buildings

    Location

    Ashington

    If 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 bit harder, then the next big exhibition at Woodhorn is just the thing for you.

    A...

    Telephone:
    +44 01670 528080
    Website:
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  5. Exhibition - A Tale of Two Dresses

    Dates

    Dates:
    28 Apr 2012 To 1 Jul 2012
    None

    Location

    Morpeth

    Explore our exhibition unpicking the threads of a 250 year old mystery surrounding two society beauties, two famous artists and one dress, as our well-loved portrait of Suky Trevelyan is joined by the portrait of the Countess of Dysart on...

    Telephone:
    +44 01670 773600
    Website:
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  6. Cragside Another Side

    Dates

    Dates:
    3 May 2012 To 31 May 2012
    Cragside Another Side

    Location

    Morpeth

    Step back in time to the year 1880 as Cragside House comes to life. Journey through a day in the house and watch Lord Armstrong’s servants as they go about their daily chores. See Lord Armstrong and Joseph Swan discussing the electric...

    Cragside Another Side

    Type

    Performance

    Telephone:
    01669 620 333
    Website:
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  7. Fashion from the Past Month - Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

    Dates

    Dates:
    5 May 2012 To 27 May 2012
    None

    Location

    Belsay

    A month of events focused on fashion throughout the ages including Tudor, Victorian and the 1940s. See costumes fit for a king and queen with Tudor Nobles displays mid-week. At weekends see special costume presentations of Victorian...

    Telephone:
    +44 01661 881636
    Website:
    Visit Website

  8. Fashion from the Past - Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

    Dates

    Dates:
    21 May 2012 To 25 May 2012
    None

    Location

    Belsay

    Tudor costume fit for a King and Queen on display. A variety of replica costume for Tudor nobles men and women, plus hands on activity for children.

    Telephone:
    +44 01661 881636
    Website:
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  9. Oliver Kilbourn- My Life as a Pitman

    Dates

    Dates:
    26 May 2012 To 9 Sep 2012
    Oliver Kilbourn

    Location

    Ashington

    This unique collection of painting by Ashington Group artist Oliver Kilbourn acts as a visual memoir of his working life experiences. The collection forms a comprehensive record of his life underground and offers valuable insight into the...

    Telephone:
    +44 01670 528080
    Website:
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  10. Fashion from the Past Weekend- Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

    Dates

    Dates:
    26 May 2012 To 27 May 2012
    None

    Location

    Belsay

    A weekend of fashion from the past, taking a look at fashion with rations from the 1940’s contrasting with displays of Regency dress for dandies and ladies. Plus sumptuous Tudor costume on static display.

    Telephone:
    +44 01661 881636
    Website:
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  11. Book-signing with the Duchess of Northumberland

    Dates

    Dates:
    28 May 2012 To 28 May 2012
    Book-signing with the Duchess of Northumberland

    Location

    Alnwick

    Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland will be signing copies of this exciting new book about Alnwick Castle, written by James McDonald, in the Pavilion of The Alnwick Garden.

    ALNWICK CASTLE
    The Home of the Duke and Duchess of...

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511350
    Website:
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  12. Book-signing with the Duchess of Northumberland

    Dates

    Dates:
    28 May 2012 To 28 May 2012
    Book-signing with the Duchess of Northumberland

    Location

    Alnwick

    Her Grace, the Duchess of Northumberland will be signing copies of this exciting new book about Alnwick Castle, written by James McDonald, in the Pavilion of The Alnwick Garden.

    ALNWICK CASTLE
    The Home of the Duke and Duchess of...

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511178
    Website:
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  13. Jubilee Fairground and 'The Big Lunch'

    Dates

    Dates:
    2 Jun 2012 To 3 Jun 2012
    Jubilee Fairground and 'The Big Lunch'

    Location

    Alnwick

    Bowburn Park, the picnic area between Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Garden, will be given over to old time fairground rides including a helter skelter, carousel and swingboats.

    Bowburn will be be-decked in red, white and blue and...

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511178
    Website:
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  14. Jubilee Weekend - Kids Roman Takeover

    Dates

    Dates:
    2 Jun 2012 To 5 Jun 2012
    Dates:
    2 Jun 2012 To 5 Jun 2012
    Dates:
    2 Jun 2012 To 5 Jun 2012
    Jubilee Weekend - Kids Roman Takeover

    Location

    Hexham

    Could you hack it in Roman Britain? Take part in a varierty of hands on activities from games to drills and crafts. Hear about Roman life as a soldier and citizen, try on costume, and handle Roman weapons and objects. A Jubilee weekend...

    Telephone:
    +44 01434 681379
    Website:
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  15. Jubilee Event - Medieval Royal Combat - Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

    Location

    Belsay

    Thrill to the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenet’s perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’ in the presence of the great medieval monarch Edward III. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the weapons and martial...

    Telephone:
    +44 01661 881636
    Website:
    Visit Website

  16. Giant screening of the Jubilee concert

    Dates

    Dates:
    4 Jun 2012 To 4 Jun 2012
    Giant screening of the Jubilee concert

    Location

    Alnwick

    The Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace will be screened live on a giant TV screen, which will be positioned on Bowburn Park for all visitors to enjoy.

    This is the star-studded concert organised by Gary Barlow which will bring...

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511178
    Website:
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  17. Jubilee Event - Time Travellers Go ... Royal - Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

    Location

    Belsay

    Take a trip back in time and learn to meet a medieval monarch. Take part in our Royal Trail and have a go at medieval activities, dress up as a noble and even try on the crown and throne for size yourself. All children must be accompanied.

    Telephone:
    +44 01661 881636
    Website:
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  18. Jubilee Event - Medieval Royal Combat - Warkworth Castle

    Dates

    Dates:
    7 Jun 2012 To 9 Jun 2012
    Jubilee Event - Medieval Royal Combat - Warkworth Castle

    Location

    Warkworth

    Thrill to the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenet’s perform a medieval ‘Tournament of Foote’ in the presence of the great medieval monarch Edward III. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the weapons and martial...

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 711423
    Website:
    Visit Website

  19. Wallington - What Lies Beneath?

    Dates

    Dates:
    7 Jul 2012 To 7 Jul 2012
    None

    Location

    Morpeth

    Explore the medieval foundations of Wallington by joining our Reiver for a special tour of the cellars. Tours will run between 11am – 4pm. Normal admission charges apply + £2 per tour.

  20. Raphael Falconry

    Dates

    Dates:
    27 Jul 2012 To 29 Jul 2012
    Dates:
    31 Aug 2012 To 2 Sep 2012
    Raphael Falconry

    Location

    Alnwick

    Step into the historical world of medieval falconry. Raphael Falconry are the only professional historical falconers in the UK - they blend expert falconry, history and theatre to create an exciting and entertaining falconry show.

    Flying...

    Raphael Falconry

    Type

    Show / Display

    Telephone:
    +44 01665 511178
    Website:
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