Half-term activities for the whole family
Below you will find a list of the best of Northumberland's half-term activities for the whole family.
For details of all the ghoulish fun in Northumberland this Halloween, click here.
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Wallington Food & Craft Festival
A celebration of food and craft produce from Northumbria and Cumbria. Organised by the National Trust in association with Northumbria Larder and Made in Cumbria, the aim of the festival is to celebrate and promote regional producers.
Dates
- From:
- 25/10/2008 to 26/10/2008
- Type:
- Festival
- Location:
Cambo
Venue
Go Nuts at Wallington
Discover what life is like for a busy red squirrel in the Wallington garden with themed games, activities and crafts.
Booking essential.
Dates
- From:
- 01/11/2008 to 01/11/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Cambo
Venue
Red Kite Ramble
Northern Kites Project in the Breamish Valley. Join the project team on a walk looking for the red kites. Meet at National Park Centre at Ingram. Limited places available please book in advance 0191 496 1555. NO DOGS. UNSUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8.
Dates
- From:
- 29/10/2008 to 29/10/2008
- Type:
- Guided Walk
- Location:
Ingram
Halloween Lantern Trail
Find the turnip and pumpkin Halloween lanterns hidden around the Formal Garden.
Self guided trail leaflets available from the Visitor Centre, Garden Gazebo and Information Hut.
Dates
- From:
- 28/10/2008 to 02/11/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Rothbury
Venue
Apple Day at Cragside, Rothbury
Northumberland Lights - Blyth in a New Light
More great entertainment, stunning visuals and architectural lighting wizardry will be coming to Ridley Park, the surrounding streets and The Quayside for one special night, culminating in a fabulous finale from the World Famous Fire workers.
Dates
- From:
- 02/11/2008 to 02/11/2008
- Type:
- Festival
- Location:
Blyth
Apple Day at Cragside
Apple displays in the Orchard House and the kitchen of Cragside House. Over 40 varieties of apple, spanning five centuries of cultivation.
Apple dishes served in the restaurant. Quizzes and puzzles for children.
Dates
- From:
- 26/10/2008 to 26/10/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Rothbury
Venue
Halloween Lantern Trail, Rothbury
Apple Day at Alnwick Farmers' Market
Celebrate Apple Day at the Alnwick market, with many an apple related activity and delicious apple treats!
A great FREE family activity.
Dates
- From:
- 31/10/2008 to 31/10/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Alnwick
Farne Islands Seal Safari
Treat the family to a day of seal watching on the Farne Islands. One child will go free when a family of four books a wildlife experience. Price includes collection from wherever you are in Northumberland, transport and a picnic lunch.
Dates
- From:
- 20/10/2008 to 30/10/2008
- Type:
- Guided Walk
- Location:
Seahouses
Haunted Trail
Did you know Kielder Castle is rumoured to be haunted? Search along our spooky self-led trail in the grounds of the castle for the answers to enter our special Halloween prize draw.
Dates
- From:
- 25/10/2008 to 02/11/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Kielder
Venue
6th Kielder Star Camp, Kielder
Kielder Forest Working Forest Open Day
An unmissable opportunity to go behind the scenes and find out how a forest on the scale of Kielder is managed. Get 'up and personal' with some monster timber harvesting macines on this fascinating minibus tour.
Dates
- From:
- 28/10/2008 to 28/10/2008
- Type:
- Demonstration
- Location:
Kielder
Autumnal Children's Gardening Day
Learn about colours in plants and how plants survive the winter.
Dates
- From:
- 28/10/2008 to 28/10/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Cambo
Venue
Roaming Romans Trail for Children
After leaving their posts to shelter from a terrible storm some mini model soldiers have become lost. Can you find all of the soldiers? Your reward is a fun sticker.
Dates
- From:
- 25/10/2008 to 02/11/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Corbridge
6th Kielder Star Camp
Amateurs from across the UK and further afield are invited to the Kielder Observatory to star gaze at this spectacular location.
Dates
- From:
- 29/10/2008 to 02/11/2008
- Type:
- Participatory Event
- Location:
Kielder
Venue
Haunted Trail, Kielder
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