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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]