Wild-Intrigue-Pizza-Making

Learning and discovery in Northumberland

Learn something new
Unleash your potential and discover your hidden talents when you visit Northumberland. We have everything from arts and crafts workshops to wellness retreats that will send you home with a new skill.

Discover your potential

From wild food foraging in our forests, to bat-spotting with a beer in hand in our idyllic countryside, there are endless opportunities to be inspired and develop your knowledge in the wilds of Northumberland. Become the ultimate explorer on a navigation course, a bushcraft adventure, or a wildlife workshop.
01
06

Art and stars

Boost your creativity, learn a new skill, or delve into the awe-inspiring world of astronomy in Northumberland. You can perfect your photography skills with a professional photographer, attend a family breadmaking class using locally ground flour, or learn about our dreamy dark skies in Europe’s largest dark sky park.

Workshops and experiences

Activity
Attraction
EatingOut
TouristInformation
Shopping
01
03
milky-way-observatory
Science and Technology Kielder

Kielder Observatory
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical attraction at Kielder Water & Forest Park run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Please visit www.kielderobservatory.org for all event bookings.
Trip Advisor Rating
260212 Hero Image
Taste Tours Rothbury

Hepple Wilds
Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
Ad Gefrin Hero 2025 USE
Attraction Wooler

Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum & Whisky Distillery
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
HeatherslawLightRailway
Family Attraction Ford and Etal Estate

Heatherslaw Light Railway
Travel on our 15 inch gauge railway at Ford & Etal Estates between Heatherslaw and Etal Castle on a return journey.
Hadrian-s-Wall
Adventure activities Kielder

The Sidecar Guys
1st people to ever ride RTW on a scooter and sidecar. Founders of The Armchair Adventure Festival and Sidecar Experience. Explore the North East with us.
HeatherslawCornMill
Historic sites Ford and Etal Estate

Heatherslaw Corn Mill
Restored working 19thC cornmill, producing stoneground wholemeal flour and stocking a range of cereals. Exhibitions and demonstrations daily, produce available in gift shop and tearoom.
Twice Brewed Planetarium Website Image
Science Technology Twice Brewed

Twice Brewed Inn Observatory
Our new satellite site at Bardon Mill, near Hadrian's Wall, blends astronomy and history with comfort! Enjoy dark skies, planetarium shows and cosy hospitality all in one place.
the-sill
Attraction Hexham

The Sill
Nestled in the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre was designed with accessibility at its heart.
Breadmaking Workshop Foccacia
Thursday 02 Jul 2026 10:00

The Mindful art of Baking Bread - Summer Focaccia
Focaccia – a perfect summer bread made with olive oil, olives and cherry tomatoes.
battlesteads-observatory
Science and Technology Hexham

Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
An accessible, public astronomical observatory offering talks, activities, drop in sessions, stargazing and Astro courses to suit anyone from the absolute beginner to the professional.
Trip Advisor Rating
Image-8-2
Taste Tours Northumberland

Fells' Kitchen
Chef and mountain leader providing fully catered gourmet adventure and experience days in Northumberland.
north-east-dog-fest
Saturday 22 Aug 2026 - Sunday 23 Aug 2026 09:00

North East Dog Festival
Have a go activities, displays, shopping, and delicious food in a stunning rural location!
Ad Gefrin Foraging Edit
Sunday 14 Jun 2026 09:30

Foraging Walk at Wooler Common
Discover the hidden treasures of the natural world on a guided Foraging Walk at Wooler Common.
Borderlands Food Tour Berwick
Wednesday 20 May 2026 - Saturday 31 Oct 2026 12:00

Walking Food Tour of Berwick-upon-Tweed
Join Tastes & Tales of the Borderlands told by local lass Katrina, born & bred in Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Beginners Oil & Cold Wax Painting Retreat At Cheviot House Gallery
Sunday 14 Jun 2026 11:00

Beginners Oil & Cold Wax Painting Retreat at Cheviot House Gallery
Learn oil and cold wax painting in a professional gallery setting.
Hero Image
Adventure activities Seahouses

Swim & Snorkel the Farne Islands
Swim and snorkel at the Farne Islands, Northumberland’s spectacular marine nature reserve, on a guided wildlife adventure from Seahouses.
Breadmaking Workshop Plaited Loaf
Thursday 06 Aug 2026 10:00

The Mindful art of Baking Bread - Glazed, plaited loaf
Breadmaking A plaited loaf – glazed with egg wash and dusted with poppy seeds.
Breadmaking Workshop Multigrain
Food Event Cornhill-on-Tweed

The Mindful art of Baking Bread - Multigrain, seeded soda bread
A treat for your gut health made with rye, spelt and wheat wholemeal flours, oats and seeds.
vn-large-John-Faulkener
Nature and Wildlife Amble

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Award winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
Breadmaking Workshop Apple Loaf
Thursday 03 Sep 2026 10:00

The Mindful art of Baking Bread - Apple bread
Apple bread – a bread for the turning of the season made with local apples, oats and cinnamon.
Alnwick Gin 1
Distillery Tour Alnwick

Northumberland Spirit Company Ltd
Hand crafted Gins with the Unique and Unforgettable Taste of Northumberland
Easter Crafting
Arts and Culture Amble

Easter Crafting at Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
A springtime crafting event and make a simple and eco-friendly door wreath.
vn-large-Monarch-our-champion-red-deer-stag.jpg
Experiences and workshops Alnwick

Ingram Valley
The Ingram Valley Farm Safari is an award winning, unique and innovative Experience in Northumberland National Park. Don't Miss It!
little-blue-pootles-wild-swim
Watersports Northumberland

Little Blue Pootles
Professionally guided wild swimming walks and experiences in Northumberland’s waterfalls, rivers, seas and lakes.
260421 Hero Image
Learning and discovery Allendale Town

Arts Lab at the Rural Peace Hub
Home of Arts Lab - visual art and nature-based workshops and events transforming burnout, conflict, inequality, and climate action.
glamping-@robyncharlottetones

Stay in the know

Subscribe to our newsletter for seasonal highlights, must-see events, and insider tips. Get regular updates on the best things to do, see and experience in England’s most magical county.