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Markets
Greenhead Farmers Market
Greenhead
Known as “the friendly village market”, we run on the second Sunday of every month, all year round, at the village hall in Greenhead, from 10am to 2pm. Meet the producers of delicious local foods and local craftspeople, learn new recipes and find out what’s going on in the local area and even some of the local history, over cakes & fair-trade coffee/tea.
Get there in the new community transport electric vehicle we call the GGaxy: phone 07399 993 979 to book.
Markets
Haltwhistle Market Day
Haltwhistle
Haltwhistle no longer holds a weekly market, however they do have the occasional street trader.
If you are interested in street trading, please contact Neil Brown, Markets Manager, Northumberland:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07909 688174
Great Outdoors
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Country Park, Local Nature Reserve
Ashington
Sitting unexpectedly in Northumberland’s industrial town of Ashington, Queen Elizabeth II Country Park offers a stunning area
Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort - Visitor Centre
Hexham
At Hadrian’s Wall, it’s about making new discoveries and there’s plenty to see on your visit to this World Heritage Site - so the grab-and-go approach is highly recommended when it comes to food.
Learning and discovery
Mann and Moon Studios - Leather Craft Experience
Whittingham
Create something beautiful, learn a new skill and enjoy a relaxed half day course leather crafting.
Tourist Information Centre
Wooler Tourist Information Centre
Wooler
Wooler Tourist Information Centre serves North Northumberland and the Cheviot Hills. A wonderful area for walking and touring.
Adventure Sports
Go Ape Matfen
Matfen
Make this year adventurous and Go Ape at Matfen, 15 miles from Newcastle. Experience a Treetop Challenge or chance your arm at Axe Throwing.
Great Outdoors
Northumberland Dark Sky Park
Kielder
Northumberland International Dark Sky Park was unveiled in December 2013. At 572 square miles (1,483 square kilometres) it is also Europe’s largest area of protected night sky. Due to its pristine skies it was awarded gold tier designation by the International Dark Sky Association, making it officially the best place in England for people to go to enjoy the heavens.
Markets
Blyth Market Day
Blyth
Browse the stalls of friendly local traders, featuring a host of items including local food, textiles, gifts and plants.Please be aware that the goods on offer at our markets are dependent on the market traders who attend. This is subject to a number of factors, including weather conditions.When is it?Wednesday: 9am (Please note this is a carboot & fleamarket), Friday: 9am-3:30pm and Saturday: 9am-3:30pm Stall enquiries can be made here
Museums
Berwick Town Hall & Cell Block Museum
Berwick-upon-Tweed
A Town Hall has stood on this site since at least the 16th century. Begun in 1750, this building stands majestically at the south end of Marygate.