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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.
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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. 
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Workshops and experiences

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The Escape Key
Family Attraction Alnwick

The Escape Key
Multi award-winning premium escape room centre with escape games are inspired by the rich heritage of the North East.
Ad Gefrin
Museums Wooler

Ad Gefrin
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
The Sill
Sightseeing and Leisure 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.
The Fifth Point Diving Centre
Watersports Blyth

The Fifth Point Diving Centre
Have an adventure that protects the ocean with The Fifth Point and do your bit to give back to nature.
Heatherslaw Corn Mill
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.
Ingram Valley
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!
Heatherslaw Light Railway
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.
Wild Intrigue
Workshops & Experiences Corbridge

Wild Intrigue
Wild Intrigue host unique wildlife events to rewild everyone by hooking up with nature-minded farmers, foodies and other friends.
Battlesteads Dark Sky 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.
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Kielder Observatory - Charles Barclay Architects
Science and Technology Kielder

Kielder Observatory - Charles Barclay Architects
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.
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Nature and Wildlife Amble

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
The new Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
Ferny Rigg Alpacas
Family Activity Kielder

Ferny Rigg Alpacas
Walk a wonderful Alpaca in the Northumberland National Park. Beautiful countryside within sight of Kielder Dam. Family fun, smiles guaranteed.
Ivor Rackham Photography
Workshops & Experiences Amble

Ivor Rackham Photography
Internationally renowned photographer, Ivor Rackham, runs high-quality photography courses and workshops, plus on-location family photoshoots in Northumberland.
Northumberland Seafood Centre & Hatchery
Experiences and workshops Amble

Northumberland Seafood Centre & Hatchery
The Northumberland Seafood Centre is part of Amble Harbour Village and aims to create a distinctive local seafood offer and tourism experience in Amble
Thyme 2 Eat
Experiences and workshops Beal

Thyme 2 Eat
Experienced freelance cooks available for private hire in the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. Let us do the work!
Ranger Jane's Beach School
Experiences and workshops Seahouses

Ranger Jane's Beach School
Ranger Jane is independent beach school practitioner offering a range of activities in the local area.
Astro Ventures
Experiences and workshops Wark

Astro Ventures
A team of professional astronomers/educators providing fun, engaging astronomy and science experiences to suit anyone from beginner to expert.
Dockside Gallery
Art Galleries Berwick-upon-Tweed

Dockside Gallery
Ever-changing exhibition of uplifting accessible artworks in a calm and open space. Gallery by the Dock, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Lateral Art Workshops
Workshops & Experiences Morpeth

Lateral Art Workshops
We provide a number of art workshops including an Introduction to the Basics of Drawing and Watercolour and Introductory Bookmaking. Contact us for more details.
Northumberland Cheese
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Blagdon

Northumberland Cheese
The Cheese Farm is a hub of dairy activity! Making cheese downstairs & with our Cheese Loft Cafe & Shop above.
Mountain biking in purple heather
Family walk in Northumberland
Couple enjoying a boat trip
Hadrian's Wall
Surf Northumberland
Outdoor adventures in Northumberland

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