Melody Ramsey, Author at Hemera Holidays Visit Hemera and fall in love Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:29:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://hemeraholidays.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-hemerahols-mobile-logo-32x32.png Melody Ramsey, Author at Hemera Holidays 32 32 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . . https://hemeraholidays.com/beginning-look-lot-like-christmas/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 20:30:07 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6698 If you fancy meeting Santa, take your family along to the George’s Journey Christmas Fayre at the Briardale Centre, Blyth. The event, which is free to enter, takes place on Saturday 18th November and includes a range of festive crafts, face painting, a raffle, tombola and hot food and drinks. For a fantastically festive day […]

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]]> Christmas Goodies at Holy Island https://hemeraholidays.com/christmas-goodies-holy-island/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:03:15 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6684 Fancy shopping for festive gifts that you won’t find on the high street? Then take a trip to Holy Island on Sunday 12th November for a very special pop-up indoor Christmas market, featuring a festival of Christmas goodies from local producers, crafters and artists. But make sure you find out the times of the tides, […]

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]]> American Wrestling Showdown! https://hemeraholidays.com/american-wrestling-showdown/ Sun, 29 Oct 2017 18:30:16 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6657 Head to Berwick-upon-Tweed for live American wrestling action from the Worldwide Wrestling League, as seen on TV. Great fun for all the family, the matches will be filmed for the popular youtube show, W3L Wrestling Showdown. The event will be held at the Jubilee Centre, Highcliffe, Spittal, on Thursday 9th November. Doors open 6.30pm. First […]

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]]> Scary stuff for Hallowe’en https://hemeraholidays.com/scary-stuff-halloween/ Sun, 22 Oct 2017 22:06:35 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6651 If you love being spooked, why not join the ‘Family Ghost Tour’ at Chillingham Castle on Saturday 28th October? You can walk around the grounds and explore the castle with a guide, who will regale you with chilling tales of ghostly goings-on. Suitable for children aged five and upwards. Do you dare to ride in […]

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]]> Shooting Star Spectacular https://hemeraholidays.com/shooting-star-spectacular/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:12:40 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6645 Stargazers can observe the famous Orionid Meteor Shower this weekend (21st/22nd October) at Kielder Observatory. Every 76 years, the most famous comet of all, Halley’s Comet, completes one orbit around the sun. On its journey, loose debris on the comet’s surface is dislodged and left behind in its wake. Every year, on 21st October, the […]

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]]> To Infinity and Beyond! https://hemeraholidays.com/to-infinity-and-beyond/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:24:00 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6351 Visit a ‘pop-up planetarium’ in Allendale Village Hall, near Hexham, on Monday 23rd October, for a fabulous journey through the universe. You’ll tour our solar system before heading through the Milky Way to other galaxies. Admission is free and showings (lasting 45 minutes) start at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Bring your telescopes, cameras […]

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]]> Calling All Art Lovers… https://hemeraholidays.com/calling-art-lovers/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:28:39 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6340 Art lovers are spoilt for choice over the next few weeks, with these four exhibitions in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear: The first features an exploration of the life and work of noted portrait painter Sir William Coldstream, and is being held at Belford Museum. Beginning on Monday 2nd October, the event runs for a […]

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]]> British Masters Golf at Close House https://hemeraholidays.com/british-masters-golf-close-house/ Sun, 24 Sep 2017 20:48:44 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6152 Close House at Heddon-on-the-wall is the venue for this year’s British Masters Golf Tournament, which takes place from Thursday 28th September to Sunday 1st October. It will be hosted by Lee Westwood, Close House’s attached tour professional, who originally opened the Colt Course in 2011 as the world’s number one golfer. First held in 1946, […]

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]]> Night Sky Safari and More https://hemeraholidays.com/night-sky-safari/ Sun, 17 Sep 2017 22:13:26 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6058 Fascinated by astronomy? Experience an unforgettable night on Sunday 24th September under the starry skies of Kielder and the largest expanse of protected dark skies in Europe – the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. ‘Night Sky Safari’ sessions at Kielder Observatory are geared towards maximising observing time through the telescopes. If you own your own […]

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]]> Zip across the River Tyne! https://hemeraholidays.com/zip-across-river-tyne/ Sun, 10 Sep 2017 19:19:55 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6029 Fancy crossing the River Tyne in style? On a zip-wire? You can do just that on Saturday 23rd September or Friday 27th October! You’ll be travelling at speeds of up to 40 mph from a height of 45 metres, from the roof of the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The zip wire is 280 metres […]

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]]> North East Dog Festival https://hemeraholidays.com/north-east-dog-festival/ Wed, 06 Sep 2017 12:00:08 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6016 It’s back and better than ever! The North East Dog Festival promises a doggy extravaganza like you’ve never seen before. With everything from top class main ring displays, have-a-go activities to try, lots of shopping and great competitions, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone. The venue – Kirkley Hall, Ponteland – provides woodland […]

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]]> Kielder for Tour of Britain https://hemeraholidays.com/kielder-tour-britain/ Sun, 03 Sep 2017 19:11:54 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=6010 This year’s Tour of Britain cycling race comes to beautiful Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland on Monday 4th September. Be at Kielder Dam for 10.15am to watch 120 professional riders set off on stage two of the race. Prior to this, there will be a weekend of special events at Kielder, including an […]

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]]> Harry Potter Magic! https://hemeraholidays.com/harry-potter-magic/ Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:37:39 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5885 You’ll know Alnwick Castle from its starring role as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the first two Harry Potter films. Now, you can put on your best robe and meet characters inspired by the magical world of Harry Potter as they return this summer with all kinds of mayhem and magic! From Monday […]

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]]> Music Festival on the Beach! https://hemeraholidays.com/music-festival-beach/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:08:38 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5827 Druridge Bay is the venue for this year’s Coquetfest, a brilliant four-day festival of music right on the beach, with something for the whole family to enjoy. Apart from the musical entertainment, there will be workshops for the kids (and grown-up kids!) on making music from junk and getting messy with art and crafts. There […]

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]]> Jess Glynne at Alnwick Castle https://hemeraholidays.com/jess-glynne-alnwick-castle/ Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:22:54 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5714 Singer Jess Glynne will perform at Alnwick Castle on 12th August. She’ll be supported by Kiko Bun and Mullally. Celebrate the seaside this summer at Berwick-upon-Tweed! Over the weekend of 12th/13th August, the annual Seaside Festival will take place all along Spittal Promenade, where you can enjoy many traditional treats such as Punch & Judy […]

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]]> International Horse Trials https://hemeraholidays.com/international-horse-trials/ Wed, 26 Jul 2017 16:00:40 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5683 The Burgham International Horse Trials (dressage, cross-country and showjumping) is taking place at Felton from 27th to 30th July. Some of the top Olympic and world class riders will compete in a range of classes. Local riders will also compete. It all takes place against a backdrop of trade stands, food stalls, children’s entertainment and […]

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]]> A Holiday in Ruins! https://hemeraholidays.com/a-holiday-in-ruins/ Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:20:56 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5677 Did you know that the beautiful county of Northumberland boasts more castles than any other county in England? There are over 70 castle sites, which are a legacy of Northumberland’s turbulent past, including the infamous Border wars which raged from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Many have long since disappeared. Some – like Dunstanburgh […]

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]]> Gazing at the Stars https://hemeraholidays.com/gazing-at-the-stars/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:22:14 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5571 Did you know that the star-studded skies above Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland are the darkest in England and have been awarded Dark Sky Park status? The first of its kind in the UK and the fourth largest in the world (joining the likes of Death Valley in the United States), it’s the […]

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]]> Carnival Atmosphere https://hemeraholidays.com/carnival-atmosphere/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 15:03:37 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5514 Haltwhistle Town Carnival & Garden Party (Sunday 9th July) is a brilliant afternoon of fun and entertainment, including a parade of floats, live music, Cumberland wrestling, mega-Mini stunt team, climbing wall, vintage vehicles, funfair and stalls. Various events are held during carnival week, leading up to the excitement of the big day. There will also […]

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]]> North East Chilli Fest 2017 https://hemeraholidays.com/north-east-chilli-fest-2017/ Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:00:19 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5503 Head to Seaton Sluice for the bigger than ever North East Chilli Fest 2017, which runs from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July. Eighties music icons Heaven 17 will be one of the many fantastic attractions at this big celebration of food, drink, music and entertainment, where the numerous stalls, bars, marquees and stages […]

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]]> Summer in the North! https://hemeraholidays.com/summer-in-the-north/ Sun, 25 Jun 2017 09:05:25 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5496 After the success of last year’s Taste of the North event in Alnwick’s Market Square, the town is gearing up for a welcome repeat performance over the weekend of the 24th/25th June. There will be lots of local produce on offer, as well as street food, charity stalls and crafts, and plenty of local entertainment. […]

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]]> All the Fun of the Fair! https://hemeraholidays.com/all-the-fun-of-the-fair/ Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:22:27 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5392   Come rain or shine, locals and visitors alike flock to Newcastle’s Town Moor to sample Europe’s biggest travelling funfair. ‘The Hoppings’ will run this year from Friday 16th June to Saturday 24th June. There are white knuckle rides aplenty for the thrill-seekers amongst us, as well as tamer rides for the children, lots of […]

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]]> Get Your Motor Running! https://hemeraholidays.com/get-motor-running/ Wed, 07 Jun 2017 16:00:19 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5385 There will be vintage motorbikes galore on show – including some of the earliest types from around 1910 – at the annual vintage motorcycle event on Sunday 11th June. ‘The Bamburgh Run’ will start and end at Etal Village Hall and will take in the quieter roads of north Northumberland, with part of the route […]

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]]> Here Comes Summer… https://hemeraholidays.com/here-comes-summer/ Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:18:41 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5371 With the sun finally deciding to emerge and stick around, a trip to magnificent Warkworth Castle is the perfect day out. You can follow in Robson Green’s footsteps (the castle was featured in ITV’s ‘Tales from Northumberland’) and see how the powerful dukes of Northumberland once lived. Warkworth Castle was home to ‘Harry Hotspur”, the […]

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]]> Things To Do in Northumberland https://hemeraholidays.com/things-to-do-in-northumberland-2/ Sun, 07 May 2017 17:12:39 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5316 The county of Northumberland is so rich in history and natural beauty, you’ll never be short of things to do. Bamburgh Castle, once the royal seat of the kings of Northumbria, has stood guard over Northumberland’s beautiful coastline for 1400 years. You can explore the castle, which is open daily from 10am to 5pm, then take […]

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]]> May Bank Holidays https://hemeraholidays.com/may-bank-holidays/ Sat, 29 Apr 2017 08:07:37 +0000 https://www.northumbrianholidays.co.uk/?p=5294 There’s nothing better than a long weekend, and there’s nowhere better to spend it than Northumberland! If you already have one (or both!) of the May Bank Holidays booked with us or are looking for a bit of persuasion to commit to a last minute getaway, here are our top three places to visit in […]

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