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Great Outdoors

Plessey Woods Country Park

Country Park with open meadows, pleasant woodland and river walks. Visitor centre, cafe and children's play area.
Tuesday 23 Sep 2025

Book Talk with Tracy Borman - The Stolen Crown

19:00 PM
Historian Tracy Borman returns to Alnwick Castle to speak about her latest book The Stolen Crown.
Friday 25 Jul 2025

Summer Retreat Day

09:45 AM
Guided river walk and forest bathing, bake bread, enjoy a Pilates session, and a wholesome lunch.
Friday 22 Aug 2025 - Monday 11 Aug 2025

Meet the Pirates of Bamburgh!

11:00 AM
Meet our Pirates of Bamburgh who have anchored their ship off the coast and have taken over the castle.
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Alnwick Library & Visitor Information Centre

Alnwick Library and Information Centre is well worth visiting to ensure you make the most of your stay in Northumberland.
Nature and Wildlife

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Award winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
Historic sites

Cherryburn: Thomas Bewick Birthplace Museum

Birthplace and childhood home of Thomas Bewick, master wood-engraver, artist and natural history author.
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Science and Technology

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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Markets

Ashington Market Day

Take a trip down to Ashington Market, where you’ll be greeted by a host of our friendly, knowledgeable traders selling a wide range traditional products. When is it? Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm For visitor and stall enquiries please visit here.
Sunday 06 Jul 2025

Northumberlandia Food and Craft Market

10:00 AM
Our popular food & craft market returns! Hosted by Events2gogo at Northumberlandia.