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Z Company, 9th Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, Norham Men, picture taken before leaving for war.

Flower festival to commemorate village's VE Day and VJ Day links

There are opportunities to grow your skills and capture the beauty of nature in Northumberland on an Introduction to Wildlife Photography workshop at the National Trust’s Wallington site.

Introduction to Wildlife Photography workshop opportunities

Watch knights on horseback battle it out in an action-packed show filled with stunts, sword fights, and medieval drama at Bamburgh Castle from June 14 - 15.

8 great Father's Day activities in Northumberland this weekend

Coldstream Guards in church.

Coldstream Guards march through Berwick to celebrate 375 years of service

The Bamburgh Beach Rugby Festival launches on Saturday, July 12 from 11am - 2pm.

Family festival will mark the build-up to the Women's Rugby World Cup

'Summer of Play' at The Alnwick Garden

Summer at Alnwick Garden promises water fights and giant games

The Lady of the North a unique piece of public art in Cramlington, with a centrepiece of a woman surrounded by greenery and ponds. The walk is free to do and is suitable for all ages, with shorter options available.

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Picture taken during The North East Dog Festival in 2024 by Ben Heward.

North East Dog Festival event celebrating its 10th anniversary

Left, Cedric Morris (c1930) © The estate of Sir Cedric Morris. Photo: National Portrait Gallery. Right, Cedric Morris, Iris Seedlings (1943). Tate © The estate of Sir Cedric Morris.

Exhibition of works by artist Cedric Morris at the Granary Gallery

Thousands of residents and visitors flocked to the town centre to enjoy the Morpeth Fair Day fun. Picture taken in June 2024 by Anne Hopper.

Plenty of attractions over the Morpeth Fair Day weekend

The Mighty Dub Fest is an award-winning family festival celebrating music and van culture. The event will take place from June 13 - 15 in the pastures of Alnwick Castle.

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Somebody's Child.

The Gathering Sounds Festival announces 2025 return

Bryan Adams to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Sheffield this summer. Picture: Steven Stanley

Bryan Adams to headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus Sheffield this summer

Friends of Alnmouth Station celebrate their gold in the Northumbria in Bloom contest.

Double celebration planned at Alnmouth railway station open day

Recently nominated for the title of the 'most beautiful bookshop' in the world, Barter Books is a unique converted train station selling second hand books and rare first editions with roaring fires and a cafe.

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Three Inch Fools will perform A Midsummer Nights Dream.

Cultural events schedule revealed at Alnwick Castle this summer

An aerial views of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

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The 11th Amble Puffin Festival takes place in various locations in Amble with stalls, entertainment, wildlife talks, tours, art, the chance to see the puffins and plenty more for the whole family.

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Roger Miket, Gefrin Trust and Dr Chris Ferguson, Ad Gefrin. Picture: Sally Ann Norman

Milestone for Wooler attraction as range of events lined up for half term

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Dancing with children at last years Amble Puffin Festival.

Amble Puffin Festival all set to return

Surf Northumberland offer surf lessons and experiences all year round off the Northumberland coast.

10 must-try water experiences in Northumberland ahead of a sunny weekend

Tyne Bridge Morris Dancers at this year's Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering. Picture by Anne Hopper.

List of competition winners at the Morpeth Gathering

A plant sale at Bell View in Belford.

Wellbeing Weekend to be held in Belford

Newcastle’s own Schak - whose breakthrough track Moving All Around (Jumpin’) became a huge UK club and radio hit - will make a highly anticipated Lost Minds debut.

Lost Minds final line-up revealed for 2025 festival in Newcastle

A Northumberland County Council D Day event at Blyth Battery last year.

Blyth celebrates the 80th VE Day anniversary

Back by popular demand: Bob Ross themed Happy Little Paint Along returns to Newcastle.

Bob Ross themed Happy Little Paint Along returns to Newcastle

Billy Gérard Frank. Picture by Winky Lewis.

New Paxton House exhibition shines a light on historic transatlantic slave trade
A new exhibition by renowned Grenadian-born, New York-based multimedia artist and filmmaker Billy Gérard Frank is coming to Paxton House.
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Andrew Dunham, director at South Meadows Holiday Park.

Belford Classic Car Show returning to South Meadows Holiday Park

Road to Hardwick returns with star judges, explosive local talent and a shot at festival glory.

Road to Hardwick returns with star judges and explosive local talent

Simonside.

Festival organisers call on residents to name their favourite tree

Ruth Bond, 'Textures of Sea and Land' at FIKA, Morpeth.

Morpeth gallery launches their first art exhibition

Waterstones in Morpeth.

Easter fun at Cresswell Pele Tower and book shop in Morpeth

From right to left: Patrick Paton, of Paton and Co, Jane Bannister, Brenda Moody and Jane Cochrane, three organisers of the Flower Festival. Photo by Celia Paton

Norham Flower Festival and Open Gardens Set for June to honour VE and VJ Day

The Company of Artisans will guide visitors through the symbolic patterns that adorned medieval floors, featuring kings, queens, stars, and mythical creatures. Visitors can learn how these tiles were made and explore the creativity of medieval masons. There will also be an interactive demonstration on drawing and design, showing how castles and cathedrals were imagined from the ground up.

What's on at Alnwick Castle this Easter

A section of the poster for the event.

Free event in Morpeth to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day

From Saturday, April 5, every day of the school holidays Belsay Hall are hosting an adventure quest around the grounds and where families can crack clues and enjoy a chocolate reward at the end. (Photo: Jane Coltman)

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Alnwick Garden Easter events. (Photo: Ellie Brown)

A packed timetable of Easter events at Northumberland attraction unveiled

Easter fun at Bamburgh Castle.

Bamburgh Castle fires up for a cracking Easter

For 20 years, the cherry blossoms have bloomed each spring.

Blossoms in bloom at Alnwick

David Haldane and one of his cartoons.

Well-known cartoonist to talk about his work in the town where he grew up

Tynemouth Sailing Club.

Get a taste of sailing on the River Tyne as a club celebrates its 145 years

Davenports Chocolate Easter egg.

Learn to make your own Easter egg at chocolatier workshop

Bob Fox and Stu Luckley.

Let’s Hoist the Hippin on the 2025 Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering

Year One and Year Two pupils from Harry Hotspur C of E Primary School officially open Alnwick Castle for the new visitor season.

Castle opens for 2025 visitor season with help from local pupils
Alnwick Castle has flung open its doors to visitors for the start of its 2025 tourist season.
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An aerial photograph of Paxton House.

Paxton House venue set for start of its 2025 season

Many places are hosting their own special Mother's Day events and workshops.

Create Mother's Day memories in Northumberland

Some of the exhibition images.

Refreshed photography exhibition at council's office

The Wombats complete Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up as Friday night headliners.

The Wombats complete Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield line-up

Darcy Martin opens the International Women’s Day celebration with Jessie O’Mara.

An enjoyable gathering in Spittal to mark International Women's Day

The performance of Last Dance Saloon at Norham Church will take place on April 4.

It takes two to tango as Last Dance Saloon is coming to Norham Church

Erasure frontman Andy Bell.

Erasure frontman Andy Bell announces May 2025 UK tour

Rigg and Furrow, farmhouse brewery in Acklington.

Beer festival to take place at a farm brewery in the Northumbrian countryside

A previous Forage market.

Forage makers market to return to brewery site

Samantha Cary A Starry Starry Night (detail), Reduction Woodcut, 2024. Image courtesy of the artist.

New exhibition coming to the Granary Gallery in Berwick

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