Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…
Archives for Northumberland events
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…
Innovative dance in Myths & Dreams
Catch a dance event that adds film and digital sculpture into the mix, to create the innovative Myths & Dreams…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…