Events & Festivals

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…

Every year on Shrove Tuesday 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. Read more…

Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 7pm for 7.30pm at Eglingham Village Hall NE66 2TX CRAGSIDE HOUSE AND GARDENS Speaker:  Liz Finch, National Trust At Ellingham Village Hall, speaker Liz Finch takes you on a ‘walk’ through Cragside house and gardens – the home of the ‘modern magician’, Lord Armstrong – looking… Read more…

A night of adventure films from the world’s biggest mountain festival comes to Alnwick. Read more…

Enjoy your own tour of 24 ‘hidden gardens’ in this Courtyard & Patio Festival around Alnwick, Northumberland. Twelve never-seen-before gardens are among the 24 hidden gardens that will be on show during this year’s Alnwick Patio and Courtyard Festival. Read more…

A welcome drink, a train ride and a night of live music at Aln Valley Railway!  This is just one of many events that gives us at Alnwick Round Table the ability to support Aln Valley Railway and other local causes. Read more…

There will be a warm welcome to Alnwick & District Round Table’s Beer Festival : 11am – 11pm Fri & Sat. & 12 – 6pm Sun. Read more…

Enjoy a Christmas event at the Village Hall in Eglingham, Northumberland.  Eglingham’s popular Christmas markets return with an artisan special Gift Fair.  Come along and support your local, small business traders with unique gifts and no two stalls alike.  All indoors with free admission, cafe area providing refreshments and free… Read more…

A gardening event on Wednesday 16th May 2024 at Eglingham Village Hall, Northumberland. Ask our panel about your garden. Tom Pattinson, Journalist and Broadcaster Robert Jamieson, Head Gardener, Howick Estate If your garden or pot plants are in need of attention then please bring your questions on the night. Read more…

A therapeutic sound bath deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience in Alnwick. Read more…

Experience the striking and unique ‘Changing Landscapes’ exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, in Central Alnwick, between 13 May and 13 July 2025. The exhibition features the work of acclaimed artist David Wilson, returning to his native Northeast. Read more…

Fun for all the family at this charity fundraiser at The Alnwick Garden – 6pm to 9pm on Friday 20th June 2025 Step into a world of magic and mischief for an unforgettable evening of family fun, whimsical entertainment, games, and prizes — all set within the stunning surroundings of… Read more…

Creativity : Framed Duchess’s Community High School Students to showcase their artistic talents at Exhibition at Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, Central Alnwick Visit Bailiffgate Museum between 15 July 2025 and 14 September 2025, to participate in the vibrant and imaginative ‘Duchess’s Community High School Summer Show’ (DCHS) exhibition. Read more…

Local agricultural show in Powburn – the first of the annual Cheviot Sheep and Horticultural Shows, featuring stalls, craft displays, competitions, sheep show, cross country race, pony games & jumping etc. Evening show dance. Read more…

Glanton Show – Saturday 9th August 2025 Gates open 12.30pm – – – Live music, kids’ sports, stalls, exhibitions, dog show. Flowers, fruit, vegetables, handicrafts, art & photography. Read more…

Celebrating our 153rd show on Saturday the 16th August 2025 within The Warkworth Castle, courtyard and grounds. Organised and run by a dedicated group of Volunteers for the Village of Warkworth, the wider Northumbrian Community and visitors alike. Read more…

Drink, Food, Market & Music for all the family all weekend – 21st to 24th August 2025 in Alnwick Town Centre. They Alnwick Beer Festival has now teamed up with Alnwick Markets to once again create an August Bank Holiday Weekend for Alnwick to be proud of. Read more…

Near Wooler, alongside the A69 road, the Glendale Show is probably the biggest country show in Northumberland – enjoy all the fun of the fair! Halter Led Cattle Classes, Sheep Classes, Horse, Pony & Donkey Classes, Alpaccas, Clydesdale Horses, Horticultural & Industrial Marquee, Countryside Marquee, Speciality Food Marquee, Craft Marquee,… Read more…

The ultimate end-of-summer party festival, overlooking Holy Island on the spectacular Northumberland Coast. Dare to make the pilgrimage to our Viking-invaded shores on our 10th year of music, magic & mayhem August 28th-31st 2025. Read more…

Enter this 12 hour walking event which starts and finishes at Alwinton 30th August 2025 – in aid of the Northumberland National Park Search and Rescue Team. Walking & running through and over the beautiful Upper Coquetdale and Cheviot Hills. Read more…