Northumberland Miners’ Picnic 2025: 13 pictures from the annual mining heritage celebration

By Hannah Fitzhugh

Published 16th Jun 2025, 12:36 BST

The Northumberland Miners’ Picnic returned to Woodhorn Museum in a day of recognition of the region’s mining heritage and communities.

On Saturday, June 14 the annual event returned to Ashington – beginning with the miners’ memorial service and wreath laying, followed by a day of entertainment, live music and celebrations.

Here are a selection of 13 photos from the day.

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14.

1. Northumberland Miners' Picnic

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14. Photo: North East Museums

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14.

2. Northumberland Minors' Picnic

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14. Photo: North East Museums

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14.

3. Northumberland Minors' Picnic

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14. Photo: North East Museums

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14.

4. Northumberland Miners' Picnic

Northumberland Miners' Picnic at Ashington's Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, June 14. Photo: North East Museums

Woodhorn Museum Ashington

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