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Great Outdoors

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

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.
Wednesday 07 Aug 2024

Kirkharle Summer Concerts

13:30 PM
Enjoy a range of music in the beautiful surroundings of St Wilfrid's Church.
Historic sites

Seaton Delaval Hall

Baroque masterpiece with landscaped gardens and grounds designed by Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace architect, Sir John Vanbrugh.
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Nature and Wildlife

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge

The largest area of ancient semi-natural woodland in Northumberland, this 250-hectare site provides the perfect setting for an adventure.
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Illuminated Sheep

The sheep have been given a new lighting and spatial audio treatment and will appear as an illuminated flock at a number of locations across the region.
Thursday 29 Aug 2024

Book Talk with Ian Mortimer

15:30 PM
Alnwick Castle welcomes author and historian Ian Mortimer.
Saturday 27 Jul 2024 - Sunday 01 Sep 2024

Weetslade Summer Trail

10:00 AM
Follow your downloadable guide and find some fascinating facts about what you can see at Weetslade.
Museums

Berwick-upon-Tweed Museum and Art Gallery

Visit Berwick Museum and Art Gallery, located in the Ravensdowne Barracks - the first purpose-built army barracks in England.
Sunday 11 Aug 2024 - Sunday 06 Oct 2024

Citizen science seaweed survey

12:00 PM
Join our Stronger Shores engagement officer as we conduct a seaweed survey.
Garden

Carlisle Park and William Turner Garden

The William Turner Garden, formal gardens and historic architectural remains. Riverside and woodland walks, aviary, tennis courts, bowling greens, paddling pool and boating.