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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.
Science and Technology
Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
Hexham
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.
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
Historic sites
Wallington House, Gardens & Estate
Cambo
Discover woodlands, walled garden, wildlife, house full of history and collections, cycle trails and play areas at Wallington.
Nature and Wildlife
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Amble
Award winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
Great Outdoors
Plessey Woods Country Park
Bedlington
Country Park with open meadows, pleasant woodland and river walks. Visitor centre, cafe and children's play area.
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.
Great Outdoors
Eastwoods Park
Prudhoe
Eastwoods park lies on the eastern edge of Prudhoe, or West Wylam, and was originally known as the West Wylam Welfare. The park has two play areas, football pitches, a cricket strip and pavilions.
Historic sites
Cragside
Rothbury
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, discover Britain's original smart home.
Sightseeing and Leisure
Serenity Farne Islands Boat Tours
Seahouses
Sailing to the Farne Islands throughout the year from Grey Seals Cruises and Landings trips to our special Sunset Cruises.