What's On and Things To Do Around Berwick On Tweed

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

Country music festival with live music to raise money for the North East Air Ambulance Service

7 acres of romantic planting with old fashioned roses, violas, hardy perennials, lilies, herbs, scented shrubs, and intimate garden areas flanked by woodland and river walks. Glasshouses with vines, jasmine.

10 acres of magnificent walled and formal gardens set above river; rose parterre, topiary, scented garden, Victorian conservatory, wild flower meadow. Extensive fruit and vegetable garden, large glasshouse with vines. 30 acres of woodland with walks. Giant lilies, meconopsis around pond garden.

Large formal gardens with walled garden and large glass house, lawns and conservatory. Woodland walk with pond garden. 11th Century Pele Tower and 14th Centuary church. Dogs on leads. Car parking available.

SCHUMANN Overture, Scherzo & Finale PUCCINI Crisantemi CIMAROSA Concerto for 2 flutes MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 1 Duncan Ward conductor Alison Mitchell flute Brontë Hudnott flute Young British conductor Duncan Ward is one of the most exciting new figures on podiums worldwide.

Ahead of our official opening in July 2018, we welcome you to the house where we play with the rules for an exclusive wedding event held at Charlton Hall on 10th June 2018.

A workshop with Eta Ingham for people who have tried this craft before to help develop their skills further.

An exhibition of toys, games and pastime. As well as the history of toys there are costumes to dress up in and toys to play with for all ages.

An exhibition of toys, games and pastime. As well as the history of toys there are costumes to dress up in and toys to play with for all ages.

A new exhibition will share the experiences of women who worked in some of Newcastle’s most iconic industrial environments, exploring the contribution women made to industry at a time of major societal shift.

Canoe and Kayak is back for 2018 once again we’ll be working with Cullercoats Bike and Kayak to bring you exciting new ways to see Cragside this season.

William Armstrong was a great scientist and inventor who made Cragside the first house to be powered by hydroelectricity. This May half-term you can follow in Armstrong’s footsteps and have some serious fun with STEM challenges (science, technology, engineering and maths).

Have a go at a free 10k run through the estate on the fourth Sunday of every month (excluding December). Lace up your trainers and have a go at our monthly 10k run. Booking Not Needed. Run is suitable for ages 14 and over with parent’s discretion. Dogs on leads welcome.

Join our engineer Robin Wright on a 3 mile walk to hear all about Lord Armstrong and his lifelong passion for water power at the first place to be lit by hydroelectricity. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

This year we’re introducing SUP as the latest - and possibly most unique - way to see Cragside yet.

A fun day out for all the family, the Rothbury Street Fair is a well established, annual fair in the lovely, traditional stone village of Rothbury.

The Fairy Godmother is looking for some help with her spells. She’ll bring magic, hope and sparkle and her Willow Fairy Den as well! Enjoy 45/50 minutes of magical fun making potions, wishes and spells. Children leave with their potions/creations and a special certificate. Suitable for ages 3+

Join the Bowhill Ranger for a guided walk around the estate. Each session will focus on a different topic ranging from biodiversity in the woodlands to wildlife watching.

Come along and try archery with Barons Folly Archers. Whether you are an expert or more of a Robin Hood wannabe, the club will ensure you have a great experience. And if you want to take up a new hobby, tuition is available. Prices from £3, suitable for ages 6+.

Step inside the room that time forgot and have a groovy time! It’s 1968 - immerse yourself in the decade that brought us Dixon of Dock Green, Twister, miniskirts, Liberty print ties and Angel Delight! Enjoy a trip down memory lane. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Bring your bike and enjoy a ranger-led cycle ride on the Dragon cycle trail. You’ll be pedalling across to Broom House Farm and beyond, exploring the Wallington estate in early summer and hearing all about the wildlife and the changing landscape. Booking Essential. Phone: 01670 773606.

Your chance to eavesdrop on some key moments that shaped the handover of Wallington to the National Trust and add your voice to the story. As you explore the house and grounds, you may encounter some ’pop-up’ theatre from award-winning performing arts company November Club.

Join our volunteer ranger for a walk around the woodland at Wallington. Discover some of Wallington’s rich history and wildlife on a guided walk around the woodland. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Magical walled, terraced garden with herbaceous and mixed borders. Packed with colour. Edwardian conservatory with unusual plants. 100 acres of woodland. Pleasure grounds, river and lakes. Set in a stunning landscape, with opportunities for walking and cycling. House dates from 1688.

Join the rangers on a hunt for crabs, starfish and sea snails. Tick off some of your 50 Things to do before you’re 11 3/4 - see what "crazy creatures" hide amid the seaweed or perhaps "hold a scary beast". Free event, suggested donation 1. Booking Not Needed. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jam. Jared will discuss the background to this - the bloodiest of all European Wars.

A very informal session of English Country Dancing with our own small Ceilidh Band. No experience necessary - all dances are "called" before and during dancing. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring your own liquid refreshments and nibbles. Sessions are held monthly on Saturday nights.

Daily, 11am and 2.30pm - Explore the colliery buildings and learn more about how Woodhorn Colliery operated during its working life. Climb up to the winding room of the last Victorian engine house in Northumberland and see a demonstration of the winding gear (only available on these guided tours!).

Join us to observe the beautiful Kielder ospreys. You can see all the action close up through a live camera feed and even spot the birds on their nest using high powered telescopes with trained volunteers.

Belsay Horse Trials is organised by Laura and Peter de Wesselow, who live at Belsay and represent the current generation of the Middleton family, alongside a committee of volunteers. Eventing is one of very few sports that genuinely allow people to compete equally, whatever their experience.

The Traquair Medieval Fayre is Scotland’s only authentic Medieval Fayre and is an unbeatable mix of medieval entertainment from jousting to jesters in the grounds of Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House.

Much Ado About Nothing A unique promenade production in the grounds of Traquair celebrating their 23rd annual production. Performances are at 7.30pm each evening on Wednesday, 30th May to Saturday, 2nd June and again on Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th June.

Following the success of our first ever public evening opening, Restoration Café is hosting a second Steak Night. We have a delicious menu lined up for you once again using the finest British Buccleuch Beef to bring you the best possible steak experience.

Following the success of our Steak Nights, we’re opening Restoration Café for an exclusive evening with our delicious à la carte menu and one-off specials. With so much great Scottish produce around, our chefs have created a menu using the best local, seasonal ingredients and there’s a fantastic wine list to match.

We’re celebrating all things gin throughout May here in the Foodhall at Restoration Yard. With so many great Scottish gins out there we’ve stocked our Foodhall shelves with some of the country’s best artisan producers. You’ll find special tastings each weekend and gin cocktail recipe cards to take away with you.

Join the Ranger for some family-friendly foraging. Learn about some of the park’s plants and their uses in cookery, medicine and more. Booking essential. £3 per person. Pay on the day. Children must be accompanied.

Live American Wrestling action from the World Wide Wrestling League. Great fun for all the family - as seen on TV - matches to be filmed for popular YouTube show W3L Wrestling Showdown

Big Kid Circus returns with an all new show, in the year we celebrate 250 years since the creation of the modern circus. To mark this event we introduce great new ground and aerial artists from England, Ukraine, Cuba and an hilarious new Clown Papeluxo from Chile. A perfect show for all the family to enjoy!

Join Matthew Fitch on a guided walk around Northumberlandia. Learn about the wildlife and the site whilst enjoying the fresh air and benefits of walking. No booking required just drop by the café.

As part of the ’Big Wild Weekend’ drop-in to the centre to collect your trail sheet which will lead you on the self-led ’summer trail’ around the woodland. Collect answers to questions along the way. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for walking on a wood chip path.

Learn how to rescue Whales, Dolphins & Seals. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) is a UK based marine animal rescue organisation. We have around 3,500 active volunteer Marine Mammal Medics around the UK and we are the only such specialist organisation covering England, Wales and Scotland.

Follow the online digital trail to find Stamfordham’s HIDDEN TREASURES  Hidden Treasures is a brand new, free, arts trail in the beautiful village of Stamfordham, Northumberland. You download the trail onto your smartphone (or iPad, tablet, whatever) and roll on up to the village green.

During the school holiday children can embark on a space adventure in Manor Walks’ centre mall between 10am until 3pm with themed arts and crafts activities, face painting, and a special tour of the galaxy.

Cheeseburn: ten acres of landscaped gardens, contemporary sculptures from around the world and unique sound installations throughout the grounds.

One of Scotland’s finest Ian Bruce it been a while since we had Ian solo a night to look forward to

Ian Bruce

June James Keelaghan & Hugh McMillian

A welcome return for James & Hugh

Eachwick is an early summer garden, with rhododendrons and azaleas. The beech woods are carpeted with bluebells. The walled garden protects the herbaceous borders and kitchen garden area, along with grandchildren’s climbing frames. We are creating an arboretum with a small lake. This is work in progress.