Events Around Northumberland

Both artists’ themes embrace the natural wonders of living beside and walking on this unspoilt coastline. Brita Granström has appeared on television and radio and her works on canvas are in private and public collections around the world such as The Ruth Borchard Collection.

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs.

An Exhibition of Art ’n Evryfink

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.

An exhibition of paintings by Jean Duffitt in the Breakwater Cafe throughout June 2019

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.

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.

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.

Join our Ranger on a Summer Solstice walk on the Northumberland coast to watch the sunset at our Long Nanny shorebird site and explore the woodland at Tughall Mill. Well be practising some mindfulness techniques and hoping to see some nocturnal wildlife. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided at the end of the walk.

Enjoy a guided motor boat trip around beautiful Kielder Water, with experienced Calvert Trust staff and knowledgeable NWT volunteers to spot local wildlife and, with luck, our ospreys! £23 per person. 1.30pm – 3.30pm Saturdays and 6pm-8pm Wednesdays.

Longhirst, near Morpeth, Northumberland Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2019 11.00am to 5.00pm There’s much more to Longhirst than you see from the road, even from the top of a bus!

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.

Festival of Archaeology 2019: Northumberland National Park is celebrating the 2019 Festival of Archaeology  by hosting two weeks of activities for school groups, from 24 June to 5 July.

Festival of Archaeology 2019: Northumberland National Park is celebrating the 2019 Festival of Archaeology  by hosting two weeks of activities for school groups, from 24 June to 5 July.

Buskers Evenings held every 2 weeks on a Wednesday evening starting 09 January 2019

Join our volunteer ranger for a walk around the woodland at Wallington. Discover some of Wallington’s rich history and learn more about the wildlife that calls this special place their home on a guided walk around the woodland. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

20 different beers and ciders; 15 different gins; Food concessions and live cricket throughout the weekend in the heart of Ashington and the home of Ashes cricket winners Stephen Harmison and Mark Wood.

Northern Praeclassica, directed by Mark Edwards presents: A choral concert of spirituals, folk songs, madrigals and motets by: Tippett, Runswick, Britten, Elgar, Tomkins amongst others.

Extensive, well established garden, with a hot greenhouse beside the 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. Woodlands, pond and arboretum extend over 10 acres to explore.

Please come & join us in the centrally located Morpeth Town Hall where you will find a diverse selection of handcrafted items including wood turning, driftwood, candles, pottery , glass, soaps, jewellery, cards, photography, quilting, patchwork, cushions, soft furnishings, art work & much more.

Contemporary 4.7 acre country garden designed by Chelsea Gold Medal winner, Arabella Lennox-Boyd, in keeping with its rural setting. A strong underlying design unites the different areas from formal parterre and courtyard garden to orchard, wild flower meadows and woodland.

An exhibition of paintings by Peter Flanagan in the Breakwater Cafe throughout July 2019

John Ward Trio

Ashington Music Society-formerly Ashington Operatic Society-will celebrate 100 years this year 2019. To mark the occasion we are presenting a concert with guests Susan Robertson, Ashington Colliery Band and James Knott School Choir.

Our mindfulness days are open to everyone, and provide a valuable antidote to day-to-day stresses and busy weekends. Whether you are new to mindfulness meditation and just want to dip your toe in, or have some prior experience, you will find these days calming and energising.