Local Area
Whether you are looking for adventure, peaceful walks along unspoilt beaches, getting pampered or fantastic places to eat, you will not be disappointed. Northumberland has an abundance of variety and it is all on our door step.
Things to do nearby...
Direct Pets Dog Show – In aid of Berwick Animal Rescue Kennels
23/08/2025 – 25/08/2025Â Â –Â Â 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join award-winning artist blacksmith Alex Sowden of Hammer and Hound Forge — as seen on BBC1’s Make It to Market and Sky Arts’ The Prince’s Master Crafters — for a swashbuckling weekend of live blacksmithing at Bamburgh Castle!
For three days only, Alex and his crew of skilled smiths will be firing up their forge and hammering out a storm of ironwork inspired by the Age of Sail. Expect to see chains, hooks, nails, boathooks, harpoons and more, all forged before your eyes using traditional techniques.
Don’t be surprised to find our blacksmiths fully kitted out in pirate attire, as we’re proud to be part of Bamburgh Castle’s pirate-themed treasure trail! As the forge fires roar and hammers ring out, we’ll be bringing the sights, sounds, and sparks of a working blacksmith’s forge to life — with a bold seafaring twist.
Perfect for all ages, this is your chance to get up close to the ancient craft of blacksmithing in one of the UK’s most iconic coastal castles.
For more information on this and other events, click here
Blacksmiths Ahoy! Live Pirate Forge at Bamburgh Castle
23/08/2025 – 25/08/2025Â Â –Â Â 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join award-winning artist blacksmith Alex Sowden of Hammer and Hound Forge — as seen on BBC1’s Make It to Market and Sky Arts’ The Prince’s Master Crafters — for a swashbuckling weekend of live blacksmithing at Bamburgh Castle!
For three days only, Alex and his crew of skilled smiths will be firing up their forge and hammering out a storm of ironwork inspired by the Age of Sail. Expect to see chains, hooks, nails, boathooks, harpoons and more, all forged before your eyes using traditional techniques.
Don’t be surprised to find our blacksmiths fully kitted out in pirate attire, as we’re proud to be part of Bamburgh Castle’s pirate-themed treasure trail! As the forge fires roar and hammers ring out, we’ll be bringing the sights, sounds, and sparks of a working blacksmith’s forge to life — with a bold seafaring twist.
Perfect for all ages, this is your chance to get up close to the ancient craft of blacksmithing in one of the UK’s most iconic coastal castles.
For more information on this and other events, click here
Berwick Food & Beer Festival 2025
Berwick Food and Beer Festival is back – FRIDAY 15TH – SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST
A celebration of fantastic food and drink begins on Friday 15th August at 4pm on The Parade Green in Berwick Upon Tweed. Join us for a feast of amazing street food, brilliant bars with something for everyone and talented musicians to keep you entertained all weekend long. We work tirelessly to ensure there is lots of exciting stalls for you to peruse, plenty of delicious food & drink for you to try plus educational food demos and free children’s activities.
Opening night begins on Friday 15th August from 4pm in the bar marquee alongside our amazing street food vendors.
Saturday & Sunday brings the producers market to life from 10am so come and make a weekend of it with the whole family.
OPENING HOURS
Friday 15th August 4pm – 11pm
Saturday 16th – Market opens 10am – 5pm // Bar area and street food vendors 12pm – 11pm
Sunday 17th – Market opens 10am – 5pm // Bar area and street food vendors 12pm – 6pm
ENTRY FEESÂ – Entry to our producers market is by donation, please pay what you can. To gain access to the full festival which includes the bar marquee and street food area prices are as follows:
DAY PASSES – £7.50 / WEEKEND PASSES – £12.50 (FRI-SUN) / SAT & SUN – £10
For more information and tickets – click here
Run Northumberland Castles Half Marathon 2025
This popular road race is situated in the historic village of Bamburgh, with its Castle used as a stunning back drop.
The course consists of a loop of closed roads between the Bamburgh/North Sunderland – slightly undulating with lots of flat sections in the beautiful Northumberland countryside, with some views out to the Farne Islands and Holy Island and the North Sea.
An epic race with a medal and t-shirt when you finish.
For more information visit Northumberland Castles run 2025