What's on around the Lindisfarne Inn
The Northern Cross Easter Pilgrimage to Holy Island March 31 - April 8 picture credit Graeme
Peacock and Visit Northumberland
Things to see and do nearby - more updates coming soon
If you would like to add your event to our events page please email details to enquiries@lindisfarneinn.co.uk
14th January Stargazing at Bamburgh Castle 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Join members of the Northumberland Astronomical Scoiety to learn about the importance of dark skies and try a spot of star gazing. Wrap up warmly and bring your binoculars. Free admission. Contact Mel Nicholls to book a place on 01670 534 059 or email mel.nicholls@northumberland.gov.uk www.bamburghcastle.com
11th February Bamburgh Castle opens daily 10am - 5pm
Prior to this date the Castle is open at weekends from 11am - 4pm. www.bamburghcastle.com
14th February Valentine's Day
Whisk the love of your life away for a romantic break and enjoy our special Valentine menu which is bound to impress. Look out for our menu coming soon.
11th - 19th February Water Wizards at Cragside
Learn more about the wonder of water which inspired Victorian inventor and industrialist Lord Armstrong at Cragside, Rothbury. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside
Etal Castle Winter Opening
The Castle is open each weekend from 10am - 4pm www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Lindisfarne Priory Winter Opening
Open weekends from 10am - 4pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/lindisfarne-priory
Lindisfarne Castle
Open two weekends a month during winter months. The National trust flag flies when the castle is open. Visit http://www.lindisfarne.org.uk/ for more information.
Visit Northumberland
For more information about what to see and do in Northumberland go to www.visitnorthumberland.com
This is Northumberland
Be sure to browse Northumberland's very own online magazine www.thisisnorthumberland.com
Northumbria Days Out
Discover Northumberland's hidden gems and most famous sites in this handy photo eBook www.northumbriadaysout.com/
Our Coast Our Sea
Fascinating facts and things to do on the Northumberland Coast. www.ourcoastoursea.org.uk
Northern Experience Wildlife Tours
Take an unforgettable guided wildlife safari with Northern Experience. From mini safaris to prestige tours visit www.northernexperiencewildlifetours.co.uk for more details. Bamburgh Castle Inn guests enjoy special rates. Please contact us for more details.
Galleries
Sticks & Stones Art and Craft Studio.
The Gardens, Radcliffe Rd, Bamburgh, 0753 449 7377
Driftwood and beach craft sculptures. Workshops for ages including adults. Commissions taken. www.sticksandstonesofbamburgh.co.uk
Breeze Gallery
29 High Street, Wooler, 01668 283333.
Art work from Brian Rogers and photography from Jim Cearney and Iain White.
Open Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm, Saturday, 10am–4pm. Open daily from Closed Sundays.
Crown Studio Gallery
Rothbury. 01669 622890. Sculptures of Woolly Jumper sheep and other farm animals by Jane Adams. Exclusive selection of jewellery, calendars, accessories, etchings, prints and cards.
Open Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Saturday, 9am–5pm, open Sunday, 10am–5pm, closed Wednesdays.
Fenwick Gallery
21 Castle Street, Warkworth.
Contemporary fine art including original paintings, limited edition prints, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery and textiles. Open daily from 10am–5pm.
The Bakehouse Gallery
Prudhoe Street, Alnwick NE66 1UW. 01665 602277.
A contemporary gallery exhibiting artwork by some of Northumberland's most popular artists as well as glass, textiles and ceramics by some of the UK's top designers. Open 10.30am–5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
The Design Room Art Gallery
79 High Street, Wooler.
New exhibition – Show of work from Ken Spencer. Until April 23.
Gallery open 10am–5pm, Monday–Saturday
or view online: www.thedesignroomartgallery.co.uk
The Gate Gallery
12 Bondgate Within, Alnwick, 01665 602165.
A wide range of originals and prints by Kate Philp, Dianne Gainey, Ken Spencer and Mary Anne Rogers. Also photography of local scenes.
Open Monday–Saturday, 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–3pm.
The Mick Oxley Gallery
Haven Hill, Craster 01665 571082.
One off gifts, original paintings, prints and cards by Mick Oxley, jewellery, photography, glasswork, blacksmith's art, pottery, textiles, ceramics, woodwork and candles.
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday, 11am–5pm. Gallery parking.
Out of the Archive: The Arundel Prints Exhibition
Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. 01670 773600.
A unique opportunity to view Wallington's fascinating collection of Renaissance prints, produced by the Arundel society in the 19th century. Previously in storage, these beautiful images will be exhibited for the first time. Open daily.
Walks
Guided walks on Holy Island with Mary Gunn.
Contact Mary on 01289 389225 or maryholyisland@aol.com for details.
Attractions
Alnwick Castle 01665 510777.
Grounds open daily 10am–6pm, last admission 4.15pm. Adult £12.50, conc £10.60, child (5-16) £5.50, family £32.50.
The Alnwick Garden
01665 511350. Open daily, 10am–6pm, last admission 5.15pm. Adults £10, conc £7.50, children 16 and under 1p (for up to four children with each adult), group (14 people or more) £6.25 per person, educational group £2.50 per child. Prices include optional £1 per person charitable donation.
Alnwick Weekly Market Saturdays, 9:00 - 16:00, throughout 2010
People from the town and its surrounding district have been coming to Alnwick Markets for hundreds of years to buy and sell and exchange news with traders and acquaintances. On Market days you can buy local produce, find a bargain and enjoy the genial atmosphere in the Market Place. It is a way of life for many local people who come each week and for visitors it can be an enjoyable part of your day out in Alnwick. Alnwick weekly markets occur every Thursday and Saturday 9am - 4pm during the summer months. During the rest of the year the Saturday market takes place. Be sure to look out for the seasonal specials too!
Market Place
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1HW
Tel: +44 07783 557 116
The Armstrong Household and Farming Museum
North Charlton (turn off the A1 onto the Chillingham road), 01665 579443. Open every Friday, 10am–5pm. Adults £2.50, private parties by arrangement. All proceeds to charity.
Bailiffgate Museum
01665 605847. Open every day, 11am–4pm, except Mondays.
Bamburgh Castle
01668 214515. Open daily 10am–5pm, last admission 4pm.
Adults £8, children £4, seniors £7, family £20, U5s free.
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
01661 881636. Open daily 10am–6pm. Adult £6.80, conc £5.80, child £3.40, family £17. English Heritage members free.
Berwick Barracks
01289 304493. Open Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 10am–5pm. Adult £3.70, conc £3.10, child £1.90.
Brinkburn Priory
01665 570628. Open Thursday–Monday, 11am–4pm. Adult £3.20, conc £2.70, child £1.60.
Cragside House, Gardens and Estate
01669 620333. Gardens and Estate open Tuesday–Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10.30am–7pm or sunset if earlier, last admission 5pm. House open Saturday and Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am–5pm, and Tuesday–Friday, 1pm–5pm, last admission 4pm. For the house, gardens and estate, adults £13.90, children £7, family £34.70. Gardens and estate only, adults £9, children £4.60, family £21.60. Under 5s free.
Dunstanburgh Castle
01665 576231. Open daily 10am–5pm. Adult £3.80, conc £3.20, child £1.90.
Edlingham Castle
Open during daylight hours. Free.
Etal Castle
01890 820332. Open daily 11am–4.30pm. Adult £3.70, conc £3.10, child £1.90, family £9.30.
Heatherslaw Light Railway
Ford. 01890 820244. Open daily. Railway shop and ticket office open from 10am. Train times 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Return journey prices, adults £6, children £4, infants (U5) £1, senior £5. Heatherslaw Mill, Ford. 01890 820488. Open 10am–5pm daily. Adults £3.75, conc £2.75, family ticket £10 (2 adults & 2 children). Last entry to Mill 45 minutes before closing.
House of Hardy Museum
Alnwick. 01665 510027. Open Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday, 10am–5pm. Free.
Howick Hall Gardens
01665 577285. Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10.30am–4pm. Adult £6, over 60s £5, children free.
Hulne Park
Ratten Row, Alnwick. Open 11am–dusk.
Kirkharle Courtyard
Kirkwhelpington, 01830 540362. A range of boutique shops, arts and crafts workshops and local specialist food outlets set in a converted 15th century farm courtyard.
Lady Waterford Hall
Ford Village. 01890 820503. Open daily 11am–5pm, last entry to Hall 45 minutes before closing. Adult £2, conc £1.50, family £6, U5's free.
Lindisfarne Castle
01289 389244. Open today until Easter Saturday, April 3 10am–3pm and then Easter Day, Sunday, April 4, noon–5pm. Adult £6.60, child £3.30pm (Gift Aid prices).
Lindisfarne Heritage Centre
01289 389004. Open daily 10am–5pm. Adult £3, child 5-15 £1, group of 10–20,10 per cent discount, over 20, 15 per cent discount.
Lindisfarne Priory
01289 389200. Open daily 9.30am–5pm. Adult £4.50, conc £3.80, child £2.30. English Heritage members free.
Longframlington Gardens
Swarland Road, Longframlington. 01665 570382. 12-acre garden and arboretum with walks, plant collection and nature trail. Gardens, nursery and coffee shop. Open daily 8.30am–5pm. Garden and arboretum £4.25.
Preston Tower
01665 589227. Border Pele Tower. Open daily 10am-dusk. Adult £2, child 50p, conc/groups £1.50.
RNLI Grace Darling Museum
Radcliffe Road, Bamburgh, 01668 214910. Open daily, 10am–5pm, last admission 4.15pm. Adult £2.75, child/conc £1.75.
Wallington Hall
01670 773600. Walled garden open daily 10am–7pm. House open: Saturday/Sunday 11am–5pm; Monday, Wednesday–Friday 1pm–5pm (closed Tuesday). Standard ticket prices – House, garden and grounds: Adult £9.20, child £4.60, family (2+3) £23, group (15+) £8.30 each. Garden and grounds: Adult £6.40, child £3.20, family (2+3) £16, group (15+) £5.75 each.
Warkworth Castle
01665 711423. Open daily 10am–5pm. Adult £4.50, conc £3.80, child £2.30, family £11.30, English Heritage members free.
Warkworth Hermitage
Open Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holidays, 11am–5pm. Adult £3.20, conc £2.70, child £1.60.
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