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June 2021
Derby Day Race Meeting
Enjoy exciting races at Hexham including the first Juvenile Hurdle of the year as well as the thrills from the Epsom Derby live on TV. Due to the current Covid-19 Regulations, the racecourse is unable to sell any admissions or hospitality packages for this Raceday. Please monitor the Hexham Racecourse website for any changes in guidance and call the office on 01434 606881 for ticket information and timings.
Find out more »Charity Abseil: Langley Castle
Channelling the spirit of medieval foes and Border Reivers, up to 220 people will be scaling the centuries-old walls (dating back to 1350), of Langley Castle Hotel, near Haydon Bridge, Northumberland on June 5-6, to raise money for Maggie’s cancer care, Newcastle. The super-resilient castle, which has withstood all that the centuries, fire and the treason of two of its owners have thrown at it, will now be allowing more remarkable people to do remarkable things, following a first…
Find out more »Summer Raceday
Join the action and relish some exciting National Hunt racing at Britain's Most Scenic Racecourse. Due to the current Covid-19 Regulations, the racecourse is unable to sell any admissions or hospitality packages for this Raceday. Please monitor the Hexham Racecourse website for any changes in guidance. For tickets and enquiries about timings, please call the racecourse on 01434 606881.
Find out more »May 2022
Northumberland Day Race Meeting
Hexham Racecourse is staging a race meeting that celebrates all things Northumberland and which is being done to help promote Northumberland Day. The evening meeting with thrill all race-goers and will help promote the message that Northumberland Day is on the horizon.
Find out more »10% Off Northumberland Heritage Exploration with Ancient Britain
Outdoor history and culture-focused tour guides, Ancient Britain, mines of information when it comes to Hadrian' Wall, not to mention, Roman, Celt and Stone and Iron Age history, are offering a special discount, to help celebrate Northumberland Day 2022. Grab a 10% discount off their tours, by heading to their website at https://www.ancientbritain.org/ and enter the code Northumberland: FHNX6N9M when prompted. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the Northumberland landscape all around you, through the eyes of knowledgeable…
Find out more »Take a Virtual Tour of Amazing Lightship LV50
Blyth's historic lightship (a floating lighthouse), the LV50, has a brilliant public open day event, taking place just before Northumberland Day 2022, which will help all visitors understand what life was like, working on a lightship, to protect lives at sea. Just head to South Harbour, Blyth, hop on board and travel back into the past, at a multi award-winning experience. LV50 was built in 1879 in London and designed by one of the architects of the Plimsoll Line. …
Find out more »Haydon Bridge Plant and Book Sale Fundraiser
Haydon Bridge - a village that has always thrown its heart and soul into Northumberland Day - is holding a plant and book sale, on Saturday May 28th, to raise funds for both village gardening and its volunteer library. Please go along and support the village, so it stay looking lovely and keep people reading all the best books. Many thanks to the Haydon Bridge News and photographer, Tony Messner, for use of the photo.
Find out more »10k Charity Run and Junior Run for HospiceCare North Northumberland
Getting the running shoes on and head to the delightful Druridge Bay, to take part in either the 10k charity run, or the junior run, that are both taking place on Northumberland Day (May 29). The charity run is raising money for a great cause - HospiceCare North Northumberland - so you can fun, stay fit and help hospice care at the same time. Registration is at https://www.sientries.co.uk/list.php?event_id=8914&fbclid=IwAR2BQouUw2SS6mgBAFi2SMFEwZV8E_q7bo0EsXNP1nzDEFG3ZGKoJLpjy7Q Please ask the organisers for details regarding timings, as we…
Find out more »A Taste of Northumbria: Drinks Launch Event
A Taste of Northumbria, a Mecca for all things Northumbrian when it comes to food and drink, is planning three drinks launches for Northumberland Day 2022, which will take place at a special event on Northumberland Day (May 29) at the shop, in the market place in Alnwick. Launching to coincide with Northumberland Day will be: Collingwood Special Reserve - A gunpowder proof dark rum at 57% abv. This new item commemorates one of the greatest figures in Northumbria, Admiral…
Find out more »Ashington Rocks
The wonderful event that has thrilled so many music lovers on past Northumberland Days - Ashington Rocks - is back with a vengeance this year, after too long away. The musical extravaganza will this year feature some more top bands, namely: Djooks Dead Hand Hair of the Derg Ma Kelly's Boys Growing Robots KSVT Tickets cost £10 and wristbands cost just £1 more. and can be bought at the White House Social Club in Ashington, or by…
Find out more »Charity Women’s Football Match
Northumberland Day 2022 will see a charity football match being played between women's football teams the Bedlington Belles and Cramlington Utd Ladies. Kick-off will be at 1.30pm at Alexandra Park, Cramlington and, unusually, the players will be wearing ladies' World War I kits, to tie in with the recent 'Wor Bella' stage play. Head along and support the teams, having a great Northumberland Day at the same time!
Find out more »June 2022
Northumberland County Show
After a two-year absence due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Northumberland County show is celebrating its big return over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday, with themed competitions and activities throughout the day. Don’t miss the Giant Tortoises, the hilarious Sheep Show, high octane excitement with The Newcastle Diamonds Speedway Team in the Main Arena, or the high speed Inter Hunt Relay. There are hundreds of competitive livestock classes for horses, cattle, sheep, alpacas, pigs, goats, fur and feather, baking and…
Find out more »Star Blues Players Perform On a Historic Lightship
Head to South Harbour, Blyth and hop on board the wonderful 19th century floating lightship, LV50, for a music night like no other, listening to musicians, Paul Lamb and Chad Strentz performing in a spine-tingling venue, full of atmosphere and heritage. Paul Lamb & the King Snakes have won numerous awards, and Chad has been their lead singer for over 20 years They have even been crowned the UK's Best Blues Band! Meanwhile, Chad himself has been at the…
Find out more »Sponsored Firewalk for Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve
Test your mental strength and self-belief by taking part in a sponsored 'something completely different' - a firewalk! With the help of Logi Firewalking, you will feel empowered enough to face your fears and walk on fire and, furthermore, derive the feel-good factor from knowing you've done it for a fantastic cause - nature. The sponsored firewalk is being held in aid of Embleton Quarry Nature Reserve, home to 700 species of plants, animals, birds and insects and a fantastic…
Find out more »Harry Potter Trip to Alnwick Castle & Town
Take up the opportunity to tour with Lundgren Tours and visit Alnwick Castle, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry itself, to discover all of its filming locations from the first two Harry Potter films. You can also participate in Harry Potter activities and visit the gift shop, where there is a plentiful amount of wizard merchandise to purchase. On this trip, you will also be visiting the Alnwick Treehouse and Alnwick town, making it a perfect day out for making…
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