Music concerts, markets, arts & crafts events, walks & open garden days taking place in the Alnwick region & Northumberland on various dates throughout the year.
Alnwick Playhouse & Arts Centre
Dates throughout the year
For first class entertainment, shows, drama, films, live music, the Alnwick Playhouse is a first class venue. Its Arts Centre runs a continuous programme of Art Exhibitions throughout the year.
Alnwick Castle Events
Dates throughout the year
Numerous events at Alnwick Castle throughout the year, include: Harry Potter events, Medieval crafts, a Wedding Fair, Battleaxe to Broomsticks Tour, Falconry, Longbow Demonstrations and a Rosa Mundi Encampment.
Alwinton Church – Summer Concerts
Dates from May to July
The ever popular Music Events at The Church of St. Michael and All Angels just outside Alwinton in Upper Coquetdale.
A dazzling line up of events this summer please go to our website for a full program of concerts
Andrew and Margaret Watchorn Traditional Music Concerts
Andrew & Margaret will be playing Northumbrian Smallpipes and Fiddle concerts in venues along the north Northumberland coast, from Holy Island to Craster (Admission: £7.50 – under 12 free) – highly popular with visitors to the area, many of whom have never had the opportunity to see and hear the smallpipes at close quarters, nor to hear about our traditional songs, dances and legends.
Andrew & Margaret also do various other concerts throughout the year – details on their website
Rothbury Roots – Folk Music
Dates throughout the year
Rothbury Roots, is a dedicated group of local music lovers who arrange regular events at Rothbury’s Queens Head Hotel.
Bailiffgate Museum Events
Dates throughout the year
Regular drop-in family activities during holiday breaks & monthly days for tots – involving art, craft, story-telling, music, history, heritage & culture through play & stories – plus Harry Potter events & full day courses, including sewing, for all ages.
Northumbrian Music Festival Concerts
Dates throughout the year
Events are being held at venues throughout Northumberland, including Doxford Hall Hotel, near Alnwick and Eshott Hall Hotel, near Morpeth. The concerts involve the North Wales Opera Studio, the Northumbrian Ranters, Cambridge Prime Brass and HMS Pinafore from Scratch.
Shepherds Walks – Walking Events
Dates throughout the year
Shepherds Walks arranged by Jon Monks, a local shepherd and walking enthusiast with a superb knowledge of the Northumberland footpaths, hosts walking festivals and challenges throughout the region.
Alnwick Markets
Every Thursday & Saturday 9am – 4pm
– Farmers Market last Friday in month 9am – 2pm
Contact information:
Alnwick Markets, 27 Fenkle Street, Alnwick, NE66 1HW
Market Manager Tel: 07783 557116 info@alnwickmarkets.co.uk
NGS Open Garden Days
Dates from Spring to Summer
This year, many gardens throughout Northumberland will open their gates to visitors in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. It’s a great way of spending an afternoon and getting ideas for your own garden Home teas and refreshments also available.
Red Cross Open Garden Days
Dates from Spring to Summer
There are many hidden gem gardens across Northumberland which are normally closed to the public, but open for the public on open days of the year.
Hospice Care Open Garden Days
Dates from Spring to Summer
North Northumberland Hospice Care wih the kind permission of the owners arrange several Open Gardens days throughout Northumberland to help raise funds for their worthy cause.