Events Around Northumberland

Join us daily as we shine a spotlight on Seaton Delaval Hall’s history and how it’s influencing the Curtain Rises project. Our knowledgeable guides will share some of the history of the hall and fill you in on the latest on our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project. Booking Not Needed.

One of a series of monthly talks on a wide range of topics, followed by a cream tea with home-made scones and jam. It is helpful to have a rough idea of numbers so that the caterers can make enough scones, so please try to contact the organisers in advance if possible if you are hoping to attend.

A Spellbinding New Dance by Eliot Smith Dance Company

An Exhibition of Paintings and Mixed Media

Follow the trail to learn about nature at Lindisfarne and win a chocolate treat when you finish. Explore the castle, the walled garden and the dramatic landscape. Trail cost is 2 per child. Admission prices apply. Booking Not Needed. Must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

A castle thats not a castle, on an island thats not an island; these compelling contradictions form the idea behind our new exhibition Now You See Me.... With surprises around every corner, this family-friendly exhibition is yours to discover.

Dan Bugg studied printmaking at the Royal College of Art. He launched the Penfold Press in 2006 as a printmaking studio and publisher of Original Prints. Since then he has regularly worked with a select group of artists to create beautifully editioned prints that are sought-after by collectors and art lovers alike.

Imagine being greeted by the smell of fresh baking as you walk through the doors of the house... Come along and see our volunteers cooks in costume experiment with authentic Victorian recipes as they whip up various traditional treats in the magnificent kitchen. Subject to volunteer availability. Booking Not Needed.

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.

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

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.

Wake up bright and early for a walk at Cherryburn and identify some of our garden birds by their song. Come and join us to enjoy springs early morning symphony in the tranquility of Cherryburns garden. Afterwards, enjoy a pastry and hot drink. Booking Essential. Phone: 01661 843276. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Drop in during the day 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.

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. Please be aware that this is not a timed run. Booking Not Needed. Run is suitable for ages 14 and over with parent’s discretion.

Join professional landscape photographer Jason Friend and learn how to get the most out of your equipment. Any level of experience and any type of photography equipment welcome. This workshop involves outdoor photography, please bring warm and waterproof clothing including waterproof trousers.

A castle thats not a castle, on an island thats not an island; these compelling contradictions form the idea behind our new exhibition Now You See Me.... With surprises around every corner, this family-friendly exhibition is yours to discover.

Imagine being greeted by the smell of fresh baking as you walk through the doors of the house... Come along and see our volunteers cooks in costume experiment with authentic Victorian recipes as they whip up various traditional treats in the magnificent kitchen. Subject to volunteer availability. Booking Not Needed.

John Wrightson Band

Join us daily as we shine a spotlight on Seaton Delaval Hall’s history and how it’s influencing the Curtain Rises project. Our knowledgeable guides will share some of the history of the hall and fill you in on the latest on our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project. 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.

Find out what’s new and in bloom in the gardens and discover more about the landscape and ecology surrounding the hall. Our gardening team will show you the seasonal highlights as well as tell you about the latest outdoor activity as part of our National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Curtain Rises project.

A Car Boot Sale with local sellers plus lots more * Refreshments * Local produce for sale * Family Games e.g. Coconut Shy * Ice Cream

Experience the magic of a coastal sunrise and the dawn chorus in the woods on International Dawn Chorus Day. 5 per person. Must book in advance. Visit some of our more tranquil parts of the coast for our Dawn Chorus Walk. We will be setting off at 5am so please arrive on time.

EGLINGHAM ARTISAN FAIR SUNDAY 5 MAY 2019 A mix of artisan foods and crafts from local, northumbrian businesses. For example: bread, cheese, chutneys, gin, cakes and pastries, butchery, jewellery, soft furnishings, art and photography. A variety of refreshments available at reasonable prices.

Come and celebrate the wonderful world of cycling at the Wheelie fun cycling festival. Head to Wallington for a day of led-rides for families and adults, bike maintenance talks, a mini cycling obstacle course for little legs and other cycling fun.