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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 in Europe’s largest dark sky park.
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Workshops and experiences

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Hepple Wilds
Workshops & Experiences Rothbury

Hepple Wilds
Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
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 Experiences Northumberland
Experiences and workshops Lowick

Wild Experiences Northumberland
Heartfelt journeys connecting you to nature through Adventure, Discovery and Creativity.
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.
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.
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.
Kielder 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.
Crafting at the Castle
Thursday 27 Feb 2025 - Sunday 02 Nov 2025 10:00 AM

Crafting at the Castle
An exciting workshop where little hands can get crafty!
Meet Wulfthryth as she embroiders for the Queen
Monday 03 Mar 2025 - Monday 30 Jun 2025 10:00 AM

Meet Wulfthryth as she embroiders for the Queen
Meet Wulfthryth in the Kings hall as she works on embroideries for the Queen!
Meet Alfgred our Anglo-Saxon Doctor
Wednesday 05 Mar 2025 - Wednesday 25 Jun 2025 10:00 AM

Meet Alfgred our Anglo-Saxon Doctor
Meet Alfgred the reputable Anglo-Saxon doctor in The King's Hall.
Fells' Kitchen
Northumberland

Fells' Kitchen
Chef and mountain leader providing fully catered gourmet adventure and experience days in Northumberland.
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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Live Joust Weekend
Saturday 14 Jun 2025 - Sunday 15 Jun 2025 10:00 AM

Live Joust Weekend
Back by popular demand, join us at Bamburgh Castle with a spectacular weekend of live jousting!
Treasure Hunt
Monday 21 Jul 2025 - Sunday 31 Aug 2025 10:00 AM

Treasure Hunt
Ahoy there Matey! Can you follow the clues to find the letters and crack the Pirate code?
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
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.
Acle Reenactments - Bringing History to Life!
Saturday 03 May 2025 - Monday 25 Aug 2025 10:00 AM

Acle Reenactments - Bringing History to Life!
Acle Re-enactment Society will be at Bebbanburg with displays throughout the summer!
Exploring, etc
Watersports Northumberland

Exploring, etc
Guided canoeing, rock climbing and hill walking, to connect with nature. Adventure paired with nature spotting, arts activities and bushcraft.
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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!
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.
Little Blue Pootles
Watersports Northumberland

Little Blue Pootles
Professionally guided wild swimming walks and experiences in Northumberland’s waterfalls, rivers, seas and lakes.
The Cramlington Forager
Experiences and workshops Cramlington

The Cramlington Forager
Join The Cramlington Forager on a wild food foraging walk, and discover the abundance of edibles available throughout the year.
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.
Glamping cabin in Northumberland
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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