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.
As 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.
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.
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Peatland Pacer, Blanchland
The Flodden Trails, Wooler
Puffing Billy 200 Festival, Wylam
Hexham Busking Bonanza, Hexham
A Monks Tale, Holy Island
The Gospels at St Cuthbert's Church in Elsdon, Elsdon
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Coquet Singers, Rothbury
Buzzing Around, Allendale
On The Trail of St Cuthbert & the Lindisfarne Gospels, Wooler
Kielder Observatory - Public Observing, Hexham
Morpeth Craft Fair, Morpeth
A Soldier's Life, Haydon Bridge
Drawn Together: Hexham Abbey, Hexham
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Fitzsimmons Choir, Rothbury
The Gospels at St Cuthbert's Church in Bellingham, Bellingham
Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Papermaking, Cornhill-on-Tweed
Conquer That Spider Fear, Ponteland
Our Black Grouse and other animals, Hexham
Medieval Jesting with Zooted, Alnwick
Music Weekends at St Cuthbert's House, Seahouses
High Ropes Day, Hexham
Falconry Fair, Chillingham
Swing and Climb Day, Hexham
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Cobweb Orchestra, Rothbury
Story Hunt, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Third Annual Battlesteads Beer Festival, Hexham
Birds of Prey Weekend, Ponteland
Crafts with the Company of Artisans, Alnwick
Celebrating the Gospels, Holy Island
Romeo and Juliet - Outdoor Theatre, Chillingham
Children's Festival, Seaton Delaval
Blyth Renewables Festival 2013, Blyth
The Gospels at The Bailiffgate Museum, Alnwick
Living the Tradition- Tidal Furrows, Newton-by-the-Sea
Family Fun Day, Morpeth
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Alnwick Silver Singers, Rothbury
Twelfth Night, Warkworth
Footsteps - Lindisfarne Ramble, Holy Island
Castles Challenge Triathlon, Bamburgh
Bewick's Birthday Bonanza, Mickley
Raphael Falconry, Alnwick
Den Building, Kielder
Hands On History - Highwaymen and Pirates, Belsay
Flodden Field - For Those Who Fought and Died, Etal
Row to the Farnes, Bamburgh
Living the Tradition Tidal Furrows, Rennington
Family Printing Day, Mickley
Great North Bike Ride, Seahouses
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Blithesong, Rothbury
The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross by Haydn, Holy Island
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham, Berwick-upon-Tweed
4x4 Safari, Kielder
Rothbury Walking Festival, Rothbury
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - The Durham Viol Manuscript, Rothbury
Big Breeze Bike Ride, Stamfordham
Flodden Discovery Weekend, Etal
Viking Raiders, Holy Island
The Broadstruther Bash - with Wooler Cycle Hub, Wooler
King Arthur's Cavalry, Chollerford
Glendale Show 2013, North Middleton
Newbiggin Sprint Triathlon, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea
A Lindisfarne Gospel - The Alastair Anderson Band, Holy Island
Pirates & Princesses Day, Ponteland
Glendale Festival Ride, Wooler
Dan Snow - Battle Castles, Alnwick
Vintage Car Show & Bands at Belsay, Belsay
Exhibition of Embroidered Panels, Hexham
Martin The Magician @ The Boat Inn, Kielder
The Wind in the Willows, Belsay
National Insect Weekend, Ponteland
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Harps of the Clasarch Society, Rothbury
Kielder Challenge Walk, Kielder
Nest Box Building, Kielder
Talk: Building dreams, Rothbury
Aydon Castle Summer Music - Pierrot Productions, Corbridge
Forest Weekend, Ponteland
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham., Alnwick
Footsteps - Wooler to Wester Tor, Belford
Warkworth Craft, Antique & Collectables Fair, Warkworth
Living the Tradition - Tidal Furrows, Holy Island
Pride and Prejudice, Belsay
The Brinkburn Music Festival, Rothbury
Aquatics Weekend, Ponteland
Hen Harrier Carnival at Greenhead Duck Day, Greenhead
Summer Zoo Club, Ponteland
The Road to Flodden, Warkworth
Castle to Castle - A Musical Celebration of the Gospels, Bamburgh
Footsteps - Wooler to Yeavering Bell, Belford
Working Forest, Kielder
From Prehistory to Present, Hexham
BHF Hadrian's Wall Hike, Haydon Bridge
Living the Tradition - Tidal Furrows, Wooler
Dry Stone Walling, Greenhead
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - The Border Tarts, Rothbury
Corbridge Festival, Corbridge
The Gospels at St Cuthbert's Church in Blyth, Blyth
Felton and Thirston Fair, Felton
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Pierrot Productions, Rothbury
Hen Harrier Carnival at The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick
Living the Tradition- Tidal Furrows, Bamburgh
Flower Festival - Lindisfarne Gospels Theme, Holy Island
Aydon Castle Summer Music - Cabaret Ensemble, Corbridge
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - North East Recorder Orchestra, Rothbury
Archaeology Detectives, Chollerford
Peterkin the Jester, Alnwick
Hexham Abbey Festival, Hexham
Guided Walk - Irthing Gorge, Haltwhistle
Living the Tradition- Tidal Furrows, Embleton
Clash of Kingdoms, Etal, Etal
Ramsay Gibb: The Pilgrim Coast, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Conservation Club, Ponteland
The Romans Return to Chillingham Castle, Chillingham
The 26th PGA Cup - Great Britain & Ireland v USA, Hexham
Rusty Bodkins 16th Century Bowman, Ford
Whalton Village Show, Whalton
Nature Detectives, Kielder
Regency Revels, Belsay
Clash of Kingdoms, Warkworth
Three Cheers for Hay Meadows, Alston
Guided Walk - Haltwhistle Burn, Haltwhistle
Coming Home - A Flower Festival, Alnwick
Midsummer Evening Picnic, Belsay
The Making of the Gospels, Holy Island
Alnwick Trail Runner, Alnwick
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Medieval Mixture, Rothbury
Primate Weekend, Ponteland
Wallington Pipers, Cambo
Universe, Hexham
Blacksmithing, Greenhead
Medieval Courtly Combat, Warkworth
Bands At Belsay, Belsay
The Big Butterfly Count, Ponteland
Trouvere Minstrels, Alnwick
Pole Lathing, Greenhead
Kielder Observatory - Aurora Night, Hexham
Dinner with the Dinosaurs, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Living History with St Cuthbert's Land, Bamburgh
Catherine Yass, High Wire, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Coquetdale Chamber Choir, Rothbury
The Bellingham Blast, Bellingham
Sharp Shooters Day, Hexham
Illumination, Holy Island
Sanctuary on Lindisfarne - Christian Forshaw & The Sanctuary Ensemble, Holy Island
Northern Bootcamp Tri-it Weekend, Belford
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Cobwebs Cabaret Ensemble, Rothbury
Footsteps - Belford to St Cuthbert's Cave, Belford
Gospels on the Grass, Holy Island
Craft Fairs in Etal Village Hall ,
Guided Walk - Brampton Circular, Haltwhistle
Virgin Money Cyclone Challenges, Ponteland
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Durham, Blyth
Star Watch, Hexham
The Pilgrim Coast, Ashington
Photo Trail on Holy Island, Holy Island
Water Day, Hexham
Sense and Sensibility, Belsay
Aydon Castle Summer Music - The North East Recorder Orchestra, Corbridge
Dr Claire Breay: Public lecture on the St Cuthbert Gospel, Holy Island
Fuchsia Society Show, Belsay
Living The Tradition - Tidal Furrows, Berwick-upon-Tweed
New Moon Observing, Hexham
Folk in the Farmyard, Mickley
'Have A Go' Habitats Day, Mickley
Footsteps - Humbleton Hill, Belford
Archery at Alnwick Castle, Alnwick
Dragon Puppet Theatre, Alnwick
'Towards Lindisfarne - the Crossing of the Ways' Concert, Holy Island
Jolly July, Ashington
Public Lecture on the Lindisfarne Gospels, Holy Island
Festival of Archaeology, Bamburgh
Holy Island Pilgrimage 2013, Holy Island
The Gospels at St Mary's Church, Ponteland
'Inspired by Grace', Bamburgh
Fontburn Reservoir Fishing Competition, Morpeth
Astley Park Summer Fair, Seaton Delaval
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Brinkburn String Quartet, Rothbury
Summer Exhibition, Hexham
Rothbury Music Festival, Rothbury
Milky Way Stargazing, Hexham
Gladiators!, Chollerford
Cosmos, Cocktails and Canapès, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Potter-inspired Characters, Alnwick
Comedy Of Errors, Belsay
A Romp Through the Regency, Belsay
Have-a-go Archery, Belsay
Celebrating the Gospels at Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - New Voices, Rothbury
Alnmouth Arts Festival, Alnmouth
Concert of Northumbrian Smallpipes & Fiddle, Holy Island
Brinkburn Priory Summer Music - Belford Singers, Rothbury
Colourful Creative Craft Workshop - Natural Dyes, Cornhill-on-Tweed
Regency Garden Picnic, Belsay
Fyfe Dangerfield Unplugged at Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island
Walltown Crags Discovery Adventures, Greenhead
Guided Walk - Brampton to Lanercost, Haltwhistle
Mouth of the Tweed Food Festival, Berwick-upon-Tweed