What's On Northumberland

Seaton Delaval Hall’s expert guides invite you to discover the history of the flamboyant Delaval family and the tale behind Vanbrugh’s architectural gem.

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.

Join us every Monday from 26 February to find out what’s going on in the gardens at Seaton Delaval Hall. Meet a member of our expert team, find out what’s in bloom and learn more about the gardens and the landscape surrounding the hall. Booking Not Needed.

300 hour yoga teacher training in rishikesh, India registered with Yoga Alliance, USA, based on Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga organized by affiliated yoga schools of Rishikesh Yog Peeth - RYS 200, 300 & 500. This is an intensive Yoga course designed for Yoga Teachers designated as - ERYT 500.

One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jam.

Discover the art of printing with live demonstrations in our press room. Discover the art of printing with live demonstrations by expert volunteer printer Shona. She’ll also be happy to answer any questions. Event is subject to volunteer availability. Booking Not Needed.

The Formal Garden is in the ’High Victorian’ style created by the 1st Lord and Lady Armstrong. Incl orchard house, carpet bedding, ferneries, Italian terrace and Rose borders. The largest sandstone Rock Garden in Europe with its tumbling cascades.

An evening of mellow jazz with talented local musicians the Brief Encounter Duo (Chris & Veronica Perrin) with bar, refreshments and raffle in aid of Church funds

Wake up bright and early for a walk at Cherryburn and identify some of our garden birds by their song. Wake up bright and early for a walk at Cherryburn and identify some of our garden birds by their song. Hot drink included. Booking Essential. Phone: 01661 843276.

A programme and prices will appear on the website closer to the event using the following link www.haltwhistlewalkingfestival.org

Come along to our monthly event held in Morpeth’s Town Hall which is located in the main street of Morpeth’s historic town centre.

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.

Come along to our free children’s craft activity, where you can make interesting items for gifts for loved ones, a new toy to keep yourself or an exciting piece of artwork! Booking Not Needed.

The ideal class for beginners or experienced sewers wishing to refresh their skills. Each person will make an item of their choice. Bring your own sewing machine.Booking essential

Bram Taylor Band

Great to see Pete back inaction backed by a great group of musicians

Seaton Delaval Hall’s expert guides invite you to discover the history of the flamboyant Delaval family and the tale behind Vanbrugh’s architectural gem.

Alasdair Roberts plus support. Artists performing: Alasdair Roberts.: Tickets avaiable.

Witness the sun setting then join our bat ecologist inside the Central Hall and learn about the fascinating creatures that roost and hibernate on site. Your chance to see Seaton Delaval Hall at its most beautiful, when the light of the sun catches the detail of the stonework.

Meeting of Submariners and partners from the Nort East area for breakfast

Build a model using one of our construction sets including Knex, Lego, Duplo, Meccano and others, have a photo taken and enter the competition for the best model.

Come along to our free children’s craft activity, where you can make interesting items for gifts for loved ones, a new toy to keep yourself or an exciting piece of artwork! Booking Not Needed.

Get the family together and discover your wild side at Kielder for a two-day event of exploration in nature! We’re getting ‘Wild at Kielder’ once again on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May with a bank holiday weekend full of wildlife themed activities all over Kielder Water and Forest Park.

Join us every Monday from 26 February to find out what’s going on in the gardens at Seaton Delaval Hall. Meet a member of our expert team, find out what’s in bloom and learn more about the gardens and the landscape surrounding the hall. Booking Not Needed.

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.

Dressing up, dinosaur skeleton pasta pictures, add your own dinosaur picture to a dinosaur frieze, dig for dinosaur bones, play with dinosaurs in two ’dinoramas’, dinosaur puppets and lots more

This years Annual Concert on May 12th presents an evening of song, modern, traditional, choral and local with a Very Special Guest Barbershop Quartet. Tickets are now on sale. Raffle and refreshments. Tickets from Al’s Superstore Ashington, Choir members or ring Colin on 01670815534.

The Maltings Theatre in Berwick-Upon-Tweed plays host to Manford’s Comedy Club. This live comedy show features four brilliant comedians from around the UK, personally selected by Jason Manford.

Allen Valleys Folk Festival - The Melrose Quartet. Artists performing: The Melrose Quartet.: Tickets avaiable.

Pete Scott

New to Cramlington a warm welcome to Sally

Sarah McQuaid. Artists performing: Sarah McQuaid.: Tickets avaiable.

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

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

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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.

Celebrating Youth Folk Music around the Bandstand in Hexham! Free Event Performances from dance teams, youth folk ensembles, ceilidh bands, soloists, duos and trios will take place between 12.30pm - 3.30pm including the traditional ceilidh around the bandstand. ------ Evening Concert 7.

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.

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!

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.

1 Acre garden consisting of woodland, stream, pond, Rosa Rogosa avenue and mixed planting. A feline theme is evident in this child friendly garden. Real cats and ornamental animals enhance the garden. 2 Giant Maine Coons,1 Red Bumese. Safari for children. Cat and garden lovers Bed & Breakfast. Dogs must be on leads.

The biggest one day Agricultural Show in the North, with over 2,000 animals from Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Alpacas, Pigs, Goats, Rabbits, Cavies, Birds, donkeys and so much more! Three great arenas with Atkinson’s Action Horses, Police Dog display, Birds of Prey, The Sheep Show, Tug of War and Wrestling.

Martin Carthy. Artists performing: Martin Carthy.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Formal terraced garden with beautiful views of Tyne Valley and plenty of garden seating. Woodland walks with rhododendrons and azaleas. Herd of alpaca in park, tennis, croquet, music during the afternoon, Chapel open Evensong 5pm. Dogs on leads. Car parking available.

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

Ian Bruce

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.

A welcome return for James & Hugh

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.

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June James Keelaghan & Hugh McMillian

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.

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.

A 2nd visit for David a singer song writer from just over the boarder

Dave Gibb

Hidden garden combining well executed design, traditional features and varied planting. Gravel garden, pond, large hexagonal pergola, lawn with borders and imposing 3 tier terrace topped by a seating area - all feature mature, colourful interesting planting of superb quality.

This garden illustrates how to make a cottage garden on a steep site with loads of interest at different levels. Planted with acers, roses and a variety of cottage garden and formal plants. Water runs gently through it and there are tranquil places to sit and talk or just reflect.

6 acre historic site with glorious views to the south. Sheltered, mature garden, with specimen trees and acers, currently being redeveloped with new borders.

Bywell Castle garden is set on the river Tyne beside the Ancient ruin of Bywell Castle where Henry VI fled from the battlefield of Hexham in 1464. We have a wonderful view of the river Tyne, a woodland garden and a kitchen garden and orchard.

Visit a 14th century pele tower with Queen Anne additions. The terraced garden has stunning views overlooking the Tyne valley, herbaceous borders, lawns and shrubs with massive beech hedges for protection. There is a charming chapel in the hamlet with Norman origins and Evensong at 5pm.

Stalls selling a range of goods from crafts to food, plus fun activities for all the family to enjoy. This is an outdoor event.

Come and explore which minibeasts live in the woodland of Northumberlandia. Two drop-in sessions starting at 11.00am and 1.00pm. Please pay in the café. (Part of the craft fair/market stalls weekend).

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

Extensive, well established garden, including a 30 metre border, finishing beside a hot greenhouse and bog garden. The late C17 walls of the kitchen garden surround cutting and vegetable borders and the fruit greenhouse. The sunken garden from 1898 has been replanted by Natasha McEwen.

Peaceful and sheltered traditional country house garden overlooking the River North Tyne. Lawns, herbaceous borders, rose garden, shrubs, old walls and riverside views.Dogs on Leads. Car parking available.

Formal gardens in traditional grounds. Lake and lovely woodlands, with specimen trees and kitchen garden. Dogs on leads. Car parking available. Downtown Abbey was filmed at the gardens during the final Christmas series.

The historic Whalton Manor, altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1908, is surrounded by 3 acres of magnificent walled gardens, designed by Lutyens with the help of Gertrude Jekyll.

A class for those who have acquired some skills and wish to work on making a more demanding item to love and use, and feel very proud of.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling players.

Sunjay

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Formal walled garden with shrubs and roses, woodland garden with specimen trees, home made teas, tennis court, parish church open at drive entrance, Opened jointly with Newbrough Hall which is a 1 mile scenic walk across fields. ?4 for entrance to both gardens. Dogs on leads. Car parking available.

After 5 years Kirky Cottage garden is mature and already bursting at the seams with old roses, violas and precious, much loved plants all brought by Ginny Fairfax from her old garden at Mindrum 500 yards away. An exciting and interesting cottage style garden in a superb setting.

Walled garden with shrubs and roses, woodland garden with specimen trees and grounds. Opened jointly with Newbrough Lodge which is a mile scenic walk away.

Nile Rodgers & Chic. Artists performing: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers.: Tickets avaiable.

Tom Jones. Artists performing: Tom Jones.: Tickets avaiable.

Madness Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: Madness.: Tickets avaiable.

Il Divo Castles and Country Tour. Artists performing: Il Divo.: Tickets avaiable.

Pernille & Stephen Quigg

The ancient castle has survived many battles and kings. The garden was designed by Sir Jeffrey Wyatville (fresh from his Royal works at Windsor Castle) around the Urns given by the king of France. Do explore the woodland walks and lakes. No Dogs allowed. Car parking available. Castle open to visit. £9.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

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2 acre country garden with strong structure and exciting plant combinations, begun in 2010 around a working farm. Distinct areas and styles with formal herbaceous, grasses, contemporary planting, cottage garden, pool and orchard.

A real country house garden with sweeping, colour themed herbaceous borders set around large lawns. Unique Lutyens inspired rill with grass topped bridges and climbing rose arches. Part walled kitchen garden and paved courtyard. Bog garden with pond. Developing new border and rose bed.

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Bead & Pearl Supplies for the Home Jewellery Maker. Many different gemstone beads like jade, turquoise, pearls, agates, jasper, carnelian, coral etc. Plus our popular discount beads at £2 per string or six strings for £10! Plus original semi-precious & pearl necklaces designed by MiMi.

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Exhibition by It Happens, a group of mixed media textile artists - a vibrant and varied collection of 2D and 3D art work.

Part of a national event allowing free admission to heritage venue. Childrens and Family activities will be available on the Saturday

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

A beginners workshop in freeform weaving with Eta Ingham Lawrie

Joe Topping

One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jams. It is helpful to let the organisers know in advance if you are going to attend, so they can make enough scones!

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.

Pauline Alexander & Sandy Stanage

Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby

One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jams. It is helpful to let the organisers know in advance if you are going to attend, so they can make enough scones!

Jane Jackson and Margaret Kenny return for another workshop teaching the traditional craft of rag rugs/ proggy mats/ clippy mats.

Making an item using a pattern. Aimed at those who are confident using their sewing machine and wish to work on more demanding projects. Learn about the intricacies of using a pattern to make clothes that really fit you.

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

Exhibition celebrating the centenaries of seven North Northumberland Womens Institutes

Art and craft activities for all ages

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

Make gifts, costumes or decorations to impress your family and friends.

One of a series of monthly talks on a variety of subjects. Talks last up to an hour and are followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jams. It is useful to the organisers to have a rough idea of numbers attending, so they can bake enough scones, so if you intend coming please contact them if possible.

Join us at this beautiful venue for a day of festive shopping with friends. Browse an array of stalls selling unique Christmas gifts for all the family. There will be a fantastic variety of goods on offer from local and national stallholders.

Anthony John Clarke & Dave Pegg

Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Food Fair at Wentworth Leisure Centre, Hexham. This two day event will provide a diverse and interesting mix of exhibitors from across the North of England and Scotland.

Traditional carols and Christmas music and readings with a chance for audience participation

A day of guided trail blazing in the heart of Kielder and Wark Forests in Northumberland. you will get to drive a variety of tracks not usually open to the public throughout the heart of the forest well away from the road and other forest users. For drivers of road legal 4x4 vehicles with route choices to suit all.

The 24th Annual Hexham Christmas Ceilidh Featuring popular ceilidh band The Hedgehog’s Skin, with caller Joey Oliver. All welcome, a great way to celebrate Christmas!

The Hedgehog’s Skin’s New Year Party Dance away the last few hours of the year, before watching Allendale’s famous Tar Barrel burning at midnight.