From Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25, the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning, meaning an autumn walk is off the cards.
From art workshops to unwinding in a spa, to tackling an escape room or delving into the region’s rich history, here are 12 great ways to enjoy the weekend, despite the weather.

5. Northumberland Escape Rooms (Morpeth)
Try and crack the code in a unique day-out at Northumberland Escape Rooms. Photo: Google

6. Alnwick Castle
Explore the historic Alnwick Castle and home of Hogwarts - hosting daily activities, talks and tours, or see the newly unveiled castle kitchen. Photo: Pixabay

7. Bamburgh
Explore the halls and rooms of the historic Bamburgh Castle, which has stood guard on the coast for 1,400 years. Photo: Pixabay

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Cosy up at the Alnwick Playhouse, showing films this weekend (May 24-25) such as The Penguin Lessons and Thunderbolt. Photo: Google

