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Archives for Northumberland events

The HandleBards on tour

The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays

Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering - Ray Alexander

Party like a peasant with Morpeth’s Northumbrian Gathering

You may not have heard of Morpeth, but every year they host a gathering to celebrate the crafts and traditions of Northumbria…

Dancers Ellie Marsh and Lila Naruse in Somnium (Photo: Filipe Alcada)

Innovative dance in Myths & Dreams

Catch a dance event that adds film and digital sculpture into the mix, to create the innovative Myths & Dreams…

Kema Sikazwe in Shine Live Theatre 2-18 Sep 2021

Bittersweet coming of age story shines at Newcastle theatre

This September, the Live Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne will reopen with an updated production of Kema Sikazwe’s Shine…

OutdoorsIndoors, Northumberland National Park

Go #OutdoorsIndoors and escape to nature

Northumberland National Park is using social media to bring the unique qualities of the landscape, wildlife and environment to people stuck at home…

The Last Quiz Night On Earth, UK tour Spring 2020

Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth

This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…

Otter © Jackie Morris

Connect with nature at Lost Words Festival

A festival dedicated to a book that has become a global movement, celebrating language and nature, will open at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre…

Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony (Photo copyright: Stonehaven Fireballs Association)

The best alternative ways to bring in the New Year

Why not bring in the New year with one of the many quirky customs that take place in the UK? If you’re stuck for ideas, why not read our pick of events?

Tea Break Theatre's Frankenstein

Quirky Halloween events for 2018 with twisted tales and ghostly greetings

If you are looking for an alternative Halloween this year, then look no further as we bring you the best of the UK’s events including a Buffy-themed evening, turnip carving and immersive theatre…

Amble Puffin Festival 2018

Walks, talks and tours at Amble Puffin Festival

This bank holiday weekend Amble in Northumberland will be celebrating the return of the puffins to the nearby Coquet Island, with their annual festival…

Riding of the Bounds of the Berwick upon Tweed - May Bank Holiday events 2018

Watch the Riding of the Bounds in Berwick

The 409th Riding of the Bounds of the Berwick-upon-Tweed will be taking place this weekend, on Saturday 5th May.  The ride is an ancient tradition to check the boundaries of Berwick upon tweed and is the only ride of its kind in England…

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering - Ray Alexander

Traditional arts and crafts at Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

The people of Morpeth will be welcoming visitors to the town as they showcase Northumberland’s traditions in an annual festival of music, dance, craft and dialect…

Daniel Malheur - Airship Northstar 2

Steampunks gather in the North East for Airship Northstar

Enjoy a full weekend celebration of steampunk with Airship Northstar 2, in the unique Ford and Etal Estate in Northumberland, from the 7th to the 9th of July…

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering - Ray Alexander

Fire, fools and fuddling at Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

This year’s Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering will take place from Friday 1st April to Sunday 3rd April, with a medieval theme…

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering - Ray Alexander

There’ll be War and Peace at this year’s Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering, from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April, will celebrate Northumberland’s traditional music, dance, crafts and dialect…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Make some noise for Whitby’s Krampus Run
Whitby Krampus Run 2018 - photo by Cassandra Sutton

As Father Christmas makes his annual visit to towns across the UK this weekend, there’s another, much darker character making his way to Whitby in North Yorkshire…

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