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...

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley, Amble, Northumberland, NE65 0JR
Events
05/04/2025

Creative Writing Workshop

Saturday 5th April 2025 | 10am – 3.30pm | Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre

Take some time out on a writing day at Hauxley.

Paul Mein, Hauxley’s poet-in-residence, will provide a session on writing about nature, spring and all things wonderful at this time of year. There will be plenty of time for you to write and Paul will be on hand to provide support and advice if required.

This is an indoor event. Hot drinks and biscuits will be provided. Bring your lunch or take advantage of the delicious treats from the Lookout Café on site. Please note there is a small fee for car parking on the day.

Age 16+.

Visit https://www.visitnorthumberland.com/explore/things-to-do/events/arts-culture/creative-writing-workshop to book – £10 per person

T: 0191 284 6884
E: events@northwt.org.uk
W: www.nwt.org.uk

Barmoor Castle Country Park
Events
11/04/2025

Copper Ricebox at Barmoor Castle Country Park

We are reintroducing our takeaway catering vans this year and we are starting off with one of the best and most sought after in our area – @copper.ricebox.

Copper Ricebox will be with us on Friday 11th April from 4pm until 7pm with their delicious offerings, so make sure that you put the date in your calendar.

They will be open to not just our holiday home owners but also our surrounding neighbours so please feel free to pop along.

South Meadows, Belford
Events
27/04/2025

Belford Classic Car Show 2025

Returning to the great new venue of South Meadows for a second year, the Belford Classic Car Show will be held on Sunday 27th April 2025, with the event starting at 10 am and finishing at 3:30 pm with the prizegiving.
Entry to the show is free for both exhibitors (who will be able to arrive and set-up earlier) and visitors alike, but you can expect to have a collection bucket (or several) for charity rattled under your noses.
This year we are also planning to run a drive out tour on Saturday 26th April so that you can all enjoy some of the beautiful touring roads taking you deep into our gorgeous Northumbrian landscapes, as well as some musical events in Belford which might also allow you to enjoy a shandy or two.
More information will be published as we firm up activities for the weekend, but please make sure you have the dates recorded in your diaries and on your calendars.

We’ll look forward to welcoming old friends and new to a lovely family event

Queen's Hall, Hexham, NE46 3LS
Events

Hexham Annual Book Festival 2025

Friday 2 – Sunday 11 May 2025 |

Hexham’s annual book festival returns in its eighteenth year to the elegant Queen’s Hall arts centre. The festival promises big discussions, amazing writers, and beautiful poetry.

HBF spans nine days in spring 2025, including two weekends, giving visitors plenty of opportunity to enjoy leading writers from across the UK and further afield.

The likes of Val McDermid, Lemn Sissay, Cathy Newman, Miles Jupp, Mick Herron, Jackie Kay, Will Hutton, Ed Balls, LJ Ross, David Nicholls, Esme Young and Stuart Maconie have appeared at Hexham Book Festival in recent years.

Subscribe via the book festival’s website to hear when the full programme goes on sale.

T: 01434 652477
E: info@hexhambookfestival.co.uk
W: www.hexhambookfestival.co.uk