August

 

Monday 2nd to Sunday 15th August - Guided Tours of Carlisle Castle

Location: Carlisle Castle - Tours at 11.30am and 1.30pm

Cost: £7.30/Adult, £6.60/Concession, £3.90/Child or EH Members £2.50/Adult, £2.50/Concession, £1.50/Child  to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th August - Gruesome Tudors

Location: Warkworth Castle - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £4.50/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Wednesday 4th August - Fly-Fishing Taster Day and Kielder Salmon Centre Tours

Try your hand at fly-fishing with qualified instructors at Kielder Burn or enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the Kielder Salmon Centre. Or try Both!

Location: Kielder Burn or Kielder Salmon Centre - 10am until 3pm ( Tours start on the hour and last 30 minutes)

Cost: Free, to book call 01434 250269

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Thursday 5th August - Red Squirrel Hunt

Look for signs for red squirrels along this short stroll and finish off the evening in the red squirrel hide.

Location: Kielder - 6pm until 7.30pm

Cost: Suggested donation to Northumberland Wildlife Trust £2/adult and £1/child - booking essential call 01434 251000

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Friday 6th August - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre

Location: Warkworth Castle - Gates open at 6.45pm, Performance starts at 7.30pm

Cost: In Advance £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concessions and Children or On the Night £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concessions and Children to book call 01665 711423

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 7th August - Music at The Abbey

Come and enjoy the sound of Martin Neary (London)

Location: Hexham Abbey, 12.30pm

Cost: Free with retiring collection

For more information visit:  www.musicintheabbey.org.uk

 

Saturday 7th August - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre

Location: Belsay Hall and Gardens - Gates open at 6.45pm, Performance starts at 7.30pm

Cost: In Advance £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concessions and Children or On the Night £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concessions and Children to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August - Soldiers of the Wall

Location: Housesteads Roman Fort - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.00/Adult, £4.50/Concession, £3.50/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

 Saturday 7th August - Summer Garden Tour

Join our head gardener for an exclusive guided tour of the beautiful gardens at Belsay Hall. Tour followed by refreshments (30 people per tour)

Location: Belsay Hall and Gardens - Tours 11am until 1pm and 2pm until 4pm 

Cost: £15/person to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th August - Medieval Courtly Combat

Location: Warkworth Castle - From 11.30am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £4.50/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th August - Perseid Meteor Shower

Look out for shooting stars from the award winning Kielder Observatory and enjoy an expert talk

Location: Kielder Observatory - 8pm until 11pm

Cost: £6/adult and £4/child - booking is essential call 0780638469 or go to www.kielderobservatory.org

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Thursday 12th August - Alice Through The Looking Glass

Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre

Location: Belsay Hall and Gardens - Gates open at 6.30pm, Performance starts at 7.15pm

Cost: In Advance £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concessions, £8.00/Child or On the Night £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concessions, £10.00/Child to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Friday 13th and Saturday 14th August - Medieval Courtly Combat

Location: Lindsfarne Priory - From 11.30am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £4.50/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 14th August - Music at The Abbey

Come and enjoy the sound of Katy McDerrott (Phelps Award Winner)

Location: Hexham Abbey, 12.30pm

Cost: Free with retiring collection

For more information visit:  www.musicintheabbey.org.uk

 

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August - Border Battles on Horseback

Location: Birdoswald Roman Fort - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £5.00/Concession, £4.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd August - Bonnie Prince Charlie Tours

Themed guided tours around the impressive fortress of Carlisle Castle

Location: Carlisle Castle - Tours at 11.30am and 1.30pm

Cost: £7.30/Adult, £6.60/Concession, £3.90/Child or EH Members £2.50/Adult, £2.50/Concession, £1.50/Child to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Tuesday 17th August - The Secret Garden

Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre

Location: Belsay Hall and Gardens - Gates open at 6.30pm, Performance starts at 7.15pm

Cost: In Advance £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concessions, £8.00/Child or On the Night £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concessions, £10.00/Child to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Wednesday 18th August - The Secret Garden

Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre

Location: Warkworth Castle - Gates open at 6.30pm, Performance starts at 7.15pm

Cost: In Advance £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concessions, £8.00/Child or On the Night £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concessions, £10.00/Child to book call 01665 711423

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Thursday 19th August - Mini Beast Hunt

Search for creatures in the soil! Discover more about creepy crawlies. All nets, trays and equipment provided (ages 5+)

Location: Kielder - 10am until 12pm

Cost: Suggested donation to Northumberland Wildlife Trust £2/adult and £1/child - booking essential call 01434 251000

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Friday 20th and Saturday 21st August - Night Watch

Discover the night sky at the award winning Kielder Observatory. Enjoy an expert talk, a tour of the facility and a chance to look through the telescopes

Location: Kielder Observatory - 8pm until 11pm

Cost:  £6/adult and £4/child - booking is essential call 0780638469 or go to www.kielderobservatory.org

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday 21st August - Music at The Abbey

Come and enjoy the sound of Michael Haynes (Hexham Abbey)

Location: Hexham Abbey, 12.30pm

Cost: Free with retiring collection

For more information visit:  www.musicintheabbey.org.uk

 

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - Extraordinary Measures Summer Fete and Fuchsia Society Show

Location: Belsay Hall and Gardens - From 12pm on Saturday and 10.00am on Sunday

Cost: £8.00/Adult, £6.80/Concessions, £4.00/Child, £20.00/Family (Includes entry into the Hall and exhibition) or EH Members FREE to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August - Roman Falconry

Location: Corbridge Roman Town - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £5.00/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Monday 23rd August - The Importance of Being Ernest

Bring chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its BEST

Location: Warkworth Castle - Gates open at 6.45pm, Performance starts at 7.30pm

Cost: In Advance £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concessions and Children or On the Night £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concessions and Children to book call 01665 711423

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Monday 23rd to Monday 30th August - Guided Tours of Carlisle Castle

Location: Carlisle Castle - Tours at 11.30am and 1.30pm

Cost: £7.30/Adult, £6.60/Concession, £3.90/Child or EH Members £2.50/Adult, £2.50/Concession, £1.50/Child  to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Wednesday 24th and Thursday 26th August - Soldiers of the Roses

Location: Warkworth Castle - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £4.50/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 28th August - Music at The Abbey

Come and enjoy the sound of Johnathan Lilley (Ely Cathedral)

Location: Hexham Abbey, 12.30pm

Cost: Free with retiring collection

For more information visit:  www.musicintheabbey.org.uk

 

Monday 30th August - Bank Holiday Concert - Mozart and Rutter

Featuring Newcastle Sinfonietta, Hexham Abbey Chamber Choir, Michael Haynes/Simon Fidler, conductors

Location: Hexham Abbey, 6.00pm

Cost: Adults £8.00 / Children under 18 yrs £2.00

For more information visit:  www.musicintheabbey.org.uk

 

Hadrian's Wall Roman Festival
A series of Roman inspired events across a number of English Heritage sites along Hadrian's Wall.

Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August - The Cavalry Fort

Location: Chesters Roman Fort - From 12noon

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £5.00/Concession, £3.40/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August - Roman Soldier and Gladiator School

Location: Birdoswald Roman Fort - From 11.00am

Cost: £4.80/Adult, £4.10/Concession, £3.40/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August - Roman Crafts

Location: Corbridge Roman Site - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £5.00/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Sunday 29th and Monday 30th August - Soldiers of the Wall

Location: Housesteads Roman Fort - From 11.00am

Cost: £5.50/Adult, £5.00/Concession, £3.00/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

September

 

Saturday 4th September - Kielder Montane 100

A daring 100 mile, single loop mountain bike race

Location: Kielder Castle - 6.30am start

For more information visit:  www.sipevents.co.uk

 

Saturday 4th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Garden - Outdoor Art School - Use pencils, pastels or paint to make your own masterpiece to take home

Castle - Gargoyles and Demons Workshop - Create a unique plaster gargoyle or demon to take home

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - 11.00am until 4.00pm

For more information visit:  www.alnwickcastle.com and www.alnwickgarden.com

 

Saturday 4th September - Kielder Challenge Walk

Try this challenging 26 mile walk around the shoreline of Kielder Water (ages 16+). Part of Footfest

Location: Hawkhope Car Park, Kielder Forest - 8am to 6pm

Cost:  £25/person - booking is essential call 01830 540453 (this event is fully accessible and pet friendly

For more information visit:  www.kielderwalking.co.uk

 

Sunday 5th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Garden - Teddy Bears Picnic - Bring your teddy for a big picnic in the Cherry Orchard at 2pm
                                                       with characters visting throughout the day
                 Animal Encounters - Jay brings his fantastic friends along for the picnic, come up close
                                                       with a python, a meerkat or a bearded dragon

Castle - Medieval Soapball Workshop - Make an irresistibly fragrant medieval soapball 
                                                                       using herbs and flowers
               Pride and Prejudice Walkabout - Happening during the day

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - 11.00am until 4.00pm

For more information visit:  www.alnwickcastle.com and www.alnwickgarden.com

 

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th September - Milky Way Night watch

An introduction to the milky way at the award winning Kielder Observatory

Location: Kielder Observatory - 8pm until 11am

Cost:  £6/adult and £4/child - booking is essential call 0780638469 or go to www.kielderobservatory.org

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday 11th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Garden - Outdoor Art School - Use pencils, pastels or paint to make your own masterpiece to take home

Castle - Medieval Soapball Workshop - Make an irresistibly fragrant medieval soapball 
                                                                       using herbs and flowers

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - 11.00am until 4.00pm

For more information visit:  www.alnwickcastle.com and www.alnwickgarden.com

 

Sunday 12th September - Vintage Car Show

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - 11.00am until 5.00pm

Cost: £8.00/Adult, £6.80/Concession, £4.00/Child, £20.00/Family or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Sunday 12th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Garden - Heritage Day - Join a day of country crafts, workshops and demonstrations in traditional style

Castle - Medieval Soapball Workshop - Make an irresistibly fragrant medieval soapball 
                                                                       using herbs and flowers

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - 11.00am until 4.00pm

For more information visit:  www.alnwickcastle.com and www.alnwickgarden.com

  

Saturday 18th September - Beginners' Mushroom Workshop

Discover more about mushrooms these essential woodland organisms with an expert mycologist (involves both indoor and outdoor sessions)

Location: Kielder Castle - 10am until 3pm

Cost:  £25/person (including lunch and refreshments) - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday and Sunday 18th/19th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Children's Food Festival - In September, Alnwick has its very pen Food Festival. 
In The Garden, make your own fresh fruit smoothies, join a tasting tour of fresh homegrown
produce in the Roots and Shoots Garden and make wiggle worms from recycled materials.
At the Castle, try some of our medieval ancestors' favourite foods.

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - all day

For more information visit:  www.alnwickfoodfestival.co.uk

 

Saturday 25th September - Autumn Garden Tours

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - Tours at 11.00am and 2.00pm (Approx 2 hours)

Cost: £15.00/person to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 25th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Garden - Roots and Shoots Veggie Pets Workshop - See how everything is growing in the 
                                                                                                vegetable garden and make a veggie pet to take home

Castle - Gargoyles and Demons Workshop - Create a unique plaster gargoyle or demon to take home

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - 11.00am until 4.00pm

For more information visit:  www.alnwickcastle.com and www.alnwickgarden.com

 

Saturday 23rd September to Sunday 31st October -Roaming Romans Trails and Dress as a Roman Soldier for the children

Location: Chesters Roman Fort - 10.00am until 4.00pm

Cost: £4.80/Adult, £4.10/Concession, £2.40/Child or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 25th September - Bat Night

Join the wildlife rangers on an evening walk around Kielder Castle grounds to see and hear these flying mammals

Location: Kielder Castle - 8.30pm until 10pm

Cost:  £5/adult, £4/concession, £14/family of four - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Sunday 26th September - Alnwick Castle and Gardens

Garden - Bug-House Workshop - Make home for friendly garden insects

Castle - Medieval Soapball Workshop and Exhibition - View a visiting collection of beautiful classic
                                                                                                  Bentleys displayed on Bowburn Park

Location: Alnwick Castle and Garden - 11.00am until 4.00pm

For more information visit:  www.alnwickcastle.com and www.alnwickgarden.com

 

October

 

Saturday 2nd October - 4X4 Safari Charity Drive

A full day of ranger led trails for drivers of standard or lightly modified road legal 4X4 vehicles

Location: Kielder Castle - 8.30pm until 10pm

Cost:  £50/car (includes cooked breakfast for the driver) - booking is essential call 01434 250209 or go to www.gton.co.uk

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Sundays 3rd and 17th October - Fungi Forays

Discover which mushrooms have their place in the kitchen and which could potentially kill

Location: Kielder - Varies

Cost:  £5/adult, £4/concession, £14/family of four - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Wednesday 6th to Monday 11th October - 8th Kielder Star Camp (Autumn)

Organised by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Enjoy five nights at the Kielder Campsite.

Location: Kielder Campsite

Cost: Booking is essential to go www.richarddarn.demon.co.uk/starcamp

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Sunday 10th October - Badger Watch

This tour takes you deep into the heart of Kielder Forest to watch badgers as they emerge from their sets to feed, play and do a bit of housekeeping!

Location: Warksburn Picnic Site, Stonehaugh - 2pm until 4pm

Cost:  £8/person - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday 16th October - Late Season Mushroom Workshop

Join our expert mycologist and explore this fascinating subject in more depth (involves both indoor and outdoor sessions)

Location: Kielder Castle - 10am until 4pm

Cost:  £25/person (including lunch) - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday 16th October - Oktoberfest

The Bike Place Marathon Series returns to challenge those who think they can tame the Kielder wilderness

Location: Kielder - starts 10am

Cost:  Booking is essential call 08456341895 or go to www.thebikeplace.co.uk

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Sunday 17th October - FIRST EVER Kielder Marathon

Athletes are coming from across the globe and for those wanting to bring the family and make a weekend of it; there are a whole host of ways to get involved. 

Location: Kielder Water

For more information visit:  www.kieldermarathon.com

 

Sunday 17th October - Kielder Run - Bike - Run

Team up with two other colleagues, family members or friends and enjoy the challenge of the Kielder Run - Bike - Run. The official marathon distance will be split into three parts - one from each team member: an 11km run, a 26km bike ride, and then a 5km run.

A reply event for teams of three people, this event offers a great team building opportunity, a corporate challenge or a chance to raise money for your preferred charity 

Location: Kielder Water

Cost:  Booking is essential go to www.kieldermarathon.com

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Sunday 17th October - Kielder Junior Run

Why should Mums and Dads have all the fun?

Taking place on the same day as the main marathon event will be three junior races - the first junior running events ever to be set against the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water

Location: Kielder Water

Cost:  Booking is essential go to www.kieldermarathon.com

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday 23rd October - Antiques Fair

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - 10.00am until 4.00pm

Cost: £6.80/Adult, £5.80/Concession, £3.40/Child, £17.00/Family or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 23rd October - Broomstick Making Workshop

Handcraft your own birch broom in preparation for the approaching witching season!

Location: Kielder Castle - 1pm until 3pm

Cost:  £5/broomstick - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Monday 25th October to Monday 1st November - Halloween Week

Let your senses guide you through the haunted forest, learn turnip carving techniques and join the spooky disco (ages 5+)

Location: Kielder Park - 1pm until 3pm

Cost: prices dependent on activity, available on request - booking is essential call 01434 250332 or email enquiries@calvert-kielder.com

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Tuesday 26th October - Working Forest Visit

Find out what goes on behind the scenes in one of Europe's largest planted forests

Location: Kielder Forest - 2pm until 4pm

Cost:  £8/person - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th October - Victorian Tales of Fear

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - Performances at 6.00pm and 8.30pm

Cost: InAdvance £14.00/Adult, £12.00/Concession or EH Members £12.00/Adult, £10.00/Concession to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 30th October - Halloween Hauntings

Kielder Castle is one of the region's most haunted castles. Includes tour of haunted rooms with more than one or two surprises (fancy dress welcome)

Location: Kielder Castle - from 5.30pm

Cost:  £6/person - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

November

 

Saturday 6th November - Ghost Walk

Not for the faint-hearted, a chance to have a ghostly encounter in the historic rooms and corridors of Kielder Castle

Location: Kielder Castle - 8.00pm until Late

Cost:  £8/person - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November - Christmas Festive Gift Fair

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - 10.00am until 4.00pm

Cost: £6.80/Adult, £5.80/Concession, £3.40/Child, £17.00/Family or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November - Ghost Stories for Christmas

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - Performances at 7.00pm and 9.00pm

Cost: InAdvance £8.00/Adult, £7.00/Concession, £6.00/Child or EH Members £6.00/Adult, £5.00/Concession, £4.00/Child to book call 01661 881636

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th November - A Victorian Christmas with Father Christmas

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - 11.00am until 4.00pm

Cost: £6.80/Adult, £5.80/Concession, £3.40/Child, £17.00/Family or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events

 

December

 

Saturday 4th December - Star Watch

Location: Kielder Castle - 5.30pm until 7.30pm

Cost:  £5.00/Adult, £4.00/Concession, £14/Family of four - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Sunday 5th and 11th December - Deer Safari

Location: Kielder Castle - 8.00am until 10.00am

Cost:  £13.00/Person (includes breakfast) - booking is essential call 01434 250209

For more information visit:  www.visitkielder.com

 

Monday 27th to Sunday 29th December - The Snow Queen

Location: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - Perfromances at 11.00am and 2.00pm

Cost: £6.80/Adult, £5.80/Concession, £3.40/Child, £17.00/Family or EH Members FREE to book call 0870 333 1183

For more information visit:  www.english-heritage.org.uk/events