Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
2:00 pm To 5:00 pm
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1YU, United Kingdom
Commencing at 2pm on Shrove Tuesday every year, the Duke of Northumberland starts the ‘game’ by throwing the football from the battlements of the Alnwick Castle barbican to the waiting crowd below. The game continues downhill to the pastures and is played on the pastures and the river Aln below the castle.
Spectators are welcome – but don’t get too close!
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Howick Village Hall (Copley Hall), Howick, Alnwick, UK
Friday, May 1, 2026 To Sunday, May 3, 2026
8:00 am To 3:00 pm
6 miles NE of Alnwick
Northumberland-based artists – members of Howick Art Group. Original artworks, prints & greetings cards. Wide range of styles & media. On all May Bank Holiday – Saturday 2nd to Sunday 4th May 2026 – 10am to 5pm. Read more…
Harbottle NE65 7DG, United Kingdom
Friday, September 5, 2025
10:00 am To 4:00 pm
Nr Rothbury, 10 miles SW of Alnwick
Harbottle Show Is A Traditional small village show featuring: Sheep Show, Horticultural, Industrial and Children’s exhibits. Craft Demonstrations, Terrier Racing, Children’s and Adult’s Races, Cumberland Wrestling and Local Produce For Sale. Also, we are planning a stunning line up in our music tent. Read more…
Market Place, Alnwick NE66 1HS, UK
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Alnwick Market Place, Central Alnwick
A variety of events take place in and around the Market Place, where the Lights are switched on at 7pm. The lights will be switched on by the Duchess of Northumberland. Entertainment starts at 6pm with the decorating of the Tree. There will be slideshows, roundabouts, music & carol singers. Read more…
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