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May 2018
Enjoy Eye-Opening Historic Town Walks With Alnwick’s Heritage Heroes!
Northumberland Day 2018 can be your opportunity to discover historic Alnwick with the assistance of the Alnwick 'Heritage Heroes' Team - set up by Alnwick Civic Society, in conjunction with Bailiffgate Museum, to bring historic Alnwick to life through informed interpretation. Two free guided walks, each for up to 10 people, will be led by local experts who can open your eyes to living history all around you. Alnwick has one of the most important town centre conservation areas and…
Find out more »The Angel Does Northumberland Day
The Angel of Corbridge will be living up to its reputation of upholding Northumbrian tradition and hospitality, when it does it at its best for Northumberland Day 2018, with hours of activities to celebrate the county day on May 27. From 12 noon - 6pm – The Angel of Corbridge will be serving a Northumberland Sunday lunch menu in its Bar, based on Northumberland produce. There will also be a traditional Northumbrian Sunday lunch served in the Barn Restaurant at…
Find out more »‘Music in the Locoshed’ Day
The Aln Valley Railway will be holding its annual 'Music in the Locoshed' day on Northumberland Day, with a vibrant array of local musicians performing live in the engine shed, covering a variety of genres from modern-jazz to folk-rock and on to concert-band! Entry is free and attendees can come and go as they please. Additionally, steam trains will be operating from the newly extended railway line and tickets can be bought for a nostalgic journey by steam both on…
Find out more »Ashington Rocks!
The Ashington Rocks rock festival - a sell-out in 2017 and back by popular demand - is taking place for the second year, to celebrate Northumberland Day. This year’s even features Hair of the Derg, The Hookahs, Gareth Beddard, Van Hailen, Cushion Creepers and Growing Robots. Tickets cost £10 and can be bought on 01670 814091 and from www.wegottickets.com/event/429324. The event starts at 1pm and goes on until late.
Find out more »Northumberland Day Celebrations In Newbrough
Northumberland Day will be marked by Warden Parish Council with a celebration at the Millennium Beacon, which should appeal to a diverse group of people. At 4.30pm, Reverend Jeremy Thompson will lead a short Northumberland-themed service, referencing Northumbrian saints; Cuthbert, Oswald and Aidan and others. The special Northumberland hymn will be sung at a service to be followed by a simple barbecue. Tokens for this are on sale at the Fourstones Filling Station and cost £3 for adults and £1…
Find out more »Lighting Up Of The Royal Border Bridge, Berwick
The 28 arches of the spectacular Royal Border Bridge, a Grade 1-listed railway viaduct spanning the River Tweed in Berwick-upon-Tweed, will be lit in the red and yellow colours of the Northumberland flag, as dusk falls on Northumberland Day. Seeing this sight, illuminating a bridge created by the son of George Stephenson and opened by Queen Victoria, is a must for anyone wishing to share something stunning on social media to mark Northumberland Day.
Find out more »Northumberland County Show Celebrates Northumberland Day!
The County Showground will be festooned with Northumberland flags at each entrance and around every marquee. Northumberland producers will be showcasing their produce in the Great Northumberland Marquee, whilst Northumbrian pipers will add to the Northumbrian atmosphere
Find out more »The Vikings Are Coming!
The Northumbria Herred of the Vikings has invaded the castle to show what life was like. Explore the tented camp and enjoy talks and demonstrations. Included with admission at £10.95 for adults, £5 for children & £26 for a family ticket
Find out more »Learn the Art of the Medieval Archer
Meet Rusty Bodkins, the medieval archer and find out more about his life, weapons and training, before having a go at archery yourself.
Find out more »Make A Puffin Pinny
Amble Pin Cushion will not only be decorating its window for Northumberland Day, but also putting on a fabulous event for anyone who's a dab hand - or a relative beginner - with a sewing machine. Its 'Make A Puffin Pinny' event will show attendees how to sew with a laminated fabric and will be a perfect part of Amble's Puffin Festival. The seamstresses booking for this event will make a pinny in an afternoon, using beautiful laminated seaside squares…
Find out more »Learn the Art of the Medieval Archer
Meet Rusty Bodkins, the medieval archer and find out more about his life, weapons and training, before having a go at archery yourself.
Find out more »Learn to Love LV50 – Blyth’s Very Special ‘Lady’
Step back in time by heading to Blyth's South Harbour, to get on board a vessel with many stories to tell, during an exquisite open day, managed by people passionate about their vessel and her role in modern-day Northumberland - the Friends of LV50. LV50 is a splendid vessel, built in 1879 and the last all-wooden light vessel constructed for Trinity House, to help keep ships safe in some of the roughest waters around the UK. Going aboard will help…
Find out more »June 2018
Northumberland Pride
The first Northumberland Pride Festival's main LGBT event will be taking place at Alnwick Rugby Club and will feature a host of live entertainment over the course of 5.5 hours. Head to the Facebook page for more details.
Find out more »May 2019
Dawn Chorus Walk
The Friends of Ridley Park are organising a glorious Dawn Chorus Walk, following the success of last year's Northumberland Day event. The early start will allow early birds to see and hear birds at their most delightful, all under the expert guidance of Lindsay McDougal, Conservation Officer at the Northumberland and Tyneside Bird Club, at this free event. The group will meet at the Friends Pavilion in the park, adjacent to the tennis courts, and will enjoy an invigorating one-hour…
Find out more »Alwinton Summer Concerts 2019: Marmen Quartet
The first in the series of Alwinton Summer Concerts 2019 will feature the Marmen Quartet, an award-winning string quartet performing two major works from their classical repertoire, composed by György Ligeti, a Hungarian composer with a unique voice and a fascination for the music of compatriot, Béla Bartók. With wonderful musical storytelling, the Marmen Quartet will engage with the audience in a mesmerising manner, introducing many, for the first time, to Ligeti's fascinating work as a member of the avant-garde…
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