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What to do in May Northumberland

What to do in May
Whether you are looking for a therapeutic art class, a fun-filled family weekend, a historical day out or a local market, there is something for everyone in Northumberland this May.

Take a look at some of the best events happening this May bank holiday and beyond in Northumberland and add them to your schedule! Whether you're here for a romantic long weekend or a family retreat for the school holidays, you can enjoy makers markets in Northumberland's market towns, family events at historical attractions and more.

Things to do in Northumberland on the May bank holiday weekend

 

Friday 2 - Sunday 11 May | Hexham Book Festival 

Saturday 3 May | VE Quayside Festival, Blyth

Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 May | From the Land Beer Festival

Monday 5 May | Blanchland Artisan Spring Makers Market

 

Other things to do in Northumberland in May

 

Friday 09 - Sunday 11 May | Paxton House Antiques & Decorative Fair

Saturday 10 May | Goat Gourmet

Saturday 17 May | Brewery Tour & Tasting

Sunday 18 May | Learn Hill Navigation - Simonside

Tuesday 20 May | Traditional Music at Craster

 

Things to do in May Half Term in Northumberland

 

Saturday 24 May | Northumberland County Show

Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 May | Lego Workshop - Vikings and Catapults

Saturday 24 May - Sunday 25 May | Amble Puffin Festival

Saturday 24 - Monday 26 May | Acle Re-enactments and Warrior School at Bamburgh Castle

Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June | Character Week at Whitehouse Farm Centre - Bank Holiday and Half-term fun!

Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June | Insect Trails & Creepy Crawly Crafts at Wallington Hall

Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June | May Half Term Fun & Games at Belsay Hall

Sunday 25 May | Northumberland Day on Cheviot via Goldcleugh

Wednesday 28 May | Birds of Prey at Woodhorn Museum

Saturday 31 May | Osprey Watch at Kielder

For more events and goings-on next week, just visit our events guide, enter your dates and get searching.

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