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Amble Markets Sunday Market - Held on the Quayside from 8am to 4pm. Open 12 months Saturday Car Boot Sale - Held weekly on the Quayside from 8am until 3pm (From March - October annually) Alnwick Markets - Held in the Market Place every Saturday and on Thursdays between April and December between 9am and 4pm. Please see https://www.visitalnwick.org.uk/tourist-information/amenities/alnwick-markets/ for more details. Morpeth Market Held   every   Wednesday   in   the   Market   Place   (opposite   the   Town   Hall)   between 9am and 4pm weather permitting! Please click here for more information Farmers' Markets in Northumberland Alnwick    (Market    Square)    –    last    Friday    of    the    month    (except    September    and

December) between 9am and 2pm Berwick (The Maltings) – last Sunday of the month Greenhead Hadrian’s Wall Market (Village Hall) – second Sunday of every month Hexham (Market Place) – second and fourth Saturday of the month Morpeth (Market Place) – first Saturday of the month Newcastle (Grey’s Monument) – first Friday in each month Ponteland (Memorial Hall, Darras Road) – fourth Saturday of the month Tynemouth (Metro Station) – third Saturday in each month

Amble RNLI Coffee Mornings Amble   Lifeboat   Fundraisers   (ALF)   hold   monthly   coffee   mornings   on   Sunday   mornings   from   1000   until   1300   at the   lifeboat   station   to   raise   much   needed   funds.   They   have   a   variety   of   home-made   cakes,   scones   and   soup,   a tombola   and   an   opportunity   to   see   the   two   lifeboats.   The   station   shop   is   also   open   selling   a   variety   of   RNLI souvenirs. RNLI Volunteers and support Amble   Lifeboat   Fundraisers   (ALF)   continue   to   look   for   more   volunteers   who   can   give   up   an   hour   or   two   each month   to   help   organise   and   run   various   fundraising   activities   with   all   proceeds   going   towards   saving   lives   at sea. ALF meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the lifeboat station. Anyone interested please contact the Lifeboat Station. https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/amble-lifeboat-station

Warkworth Area Annual Events (please check indivudual websites for up to date information on these events) Northumberland Resident's Festival (March) Local attractions open at discounted rates for Northumberland residents! Check back for details! Burgham International Horse Trials - March and July Click on www.burghaminternationalhorsetrials.co.uk/ for further information. Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering - April . See www.northumbriana.org.uk/gathering/ for information The River Aln Boat Club - Alnmouth A River Aln Boat Club volunteer offer a series of events throughout the year. See www.riveralnboatclub.org/news-and-events for more information Tynemouth Food Festival - May See www.facebook.com/tynemouthfoodfestival/ for further details NORTHUMBERLAND DAY - Late MAY Bank Holiday Sunday Celebrate everything about our fantastic County of Northumberland! 14 days of events from mid May to early June. The very first Northumberland Day was celebrated on Sunday 28 May 2017. Check their Facebook page for the latest information. Northumberland Coastal Challenge One event, THREE distances… taking place Saturday 7 June 2025 https://coastalchallenge.co.uk/index.html Belsay Horse Trials - June Fantastic   family   days   out   and   a   great   weekend   of   Eventing   against   the   stunning   backdrop   of   historic   Belsay   Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland. See here for further information Druridge Bay Parkruns - held every Saturday at 9am www.parkrun.org.uk/druridgebay/ 10K – Late May Bank Holiday Sunday The   Druridge   Bay   10K   course   comprises   good   quality   footpaths   and   firm   sand   and   offers   a   challenge   to   club runners, beginners and fun runners alike. Look out for further information. Northumberland County Show - Late May Bank Holiday Monday Held at Bywell. Put the next date in your diary now for a fantastic day out. Click here for more information F estival of the Heavy Horse - June Traditionally held at Etal Showground in Northumberland. A fantastic family fun day out - see https://hayfarmheavies.co.uk/ for more details. Morpeth Fair Day - June - details TBA. Check out their Facebook page for latest information www.facebook.com/fairdaymorpeth/ Mighty Dubfest - June @ Alnwick Pastures Family friendly VW festival. See www.mightydubfest.com for tickets and information Aln Valley Railway Classic & Vintage Vehicle Show - June See www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk/ for further information Alnmouth Arts Festival – June This   annual   event   is   held   over   a   single   summer   weekend   in   late   June,   involving   the   entire   village   of   Alnmouth   and utilises   a   wide   range   of   venues.     It   is   a   unique   event   among   north   Northumberland   villages   and   enjoys   a   high reputation with both the public and the participants. https://alnmouthartsfestival.org.uk/ Events at Warkworth Castle – throughout July/August A variety of events take place at the Castle throughout the year but especially during the summer months www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/warkworth-castle-and-hermitage/ Craft Fair are held at Cresswell Village Hall throughout the summer - check locally for details Handmade Crafts, Food Stalls, Ice Cream, Dog Friendly Event + Beach, Vintage Caravan Tea Room, Something for Everyone. FREE ENTRY Mauretania Day , Amble - early July In 1935 the RMS Mauretania sailed on its last journey. On Wednesday 6th July 1935, on her final voyage, RMS Mauretania sailed past Amble on her way to the docks at Rosyth to be broken up. At 10.25am, the clerk to Amble Urban Council sent the captain of the Mauretania a message of greeting: “Amble to Mauretania. Greetings from Amble, last port in England, to still the finest ship on the seas”. Back came the reply: “Mauretania to Urban Council, Amble, to the last and kindliest port in England, greetings and thanks. Mauretania.” Over the years of retelling this story kindliest’ has changed into ‘friendliest’ Each year, Amble celebrates this event and holds Mauretania Day - based mainly at the harbour. Rothbury Music Festival - July A weekend of traditional music, dance and events in Rothbury in the beautiful Coquet Valley. The details for the 2025 event will appear on their website www.rothburymusicfestival.co.uk/ Alnmouth   Raft   Races   –     August .     Check   back   for   latest   information   -   lots   of   fun   and   a   visit   from   Amble   RNLI Inshore Lifeboat - see local press for details Powburn Show - August Held   on   the   first   Saturday   in   August,   Powburn   is   the   first   of   the   annual   Cheviot   Sheep   and   Horticultural   Shows.   See www.powburnshow.com/ for details of the next event. Glanton Show - August Click here for details of Glanton Show Warkworth (Flower) Show – August The annual 'Exhibition' held in the grounds of historic Warkworth Castle on the third Saturday of August Further details on www.warkworthshow.co.uk Wittingham Show - August Held   annually   on   the   third   weekend   in   August.   Check   https://whittinghamshow.co.uk/index.shtml   for   updates   on this event Volcano Night, Alnmouth, August Volcano Night is an annual charity bonfire competition on Alnmouth beach. It is run by the River Aln Boat Club (RABC) which promotes boating in the Alnmouth area, including dinghy and cruiser sailing, fishing and canoeing. Details of the next event will be published on www.riveralnboatclub.org Amble Harbour Day – Traditionally held on August Bank Holiday Sunday @ 10am Amble's   biggest   and   best   day   of   the   year   and   all   for   a   great   cause!   Stalls,   Lifeboat   displays,   souvenirs   -   a   great Bank Holiday day out! For further information click here Glendale Show – August Bank Holiday Monday This long running Agricultural Show brings town and countryside together. Gates open 9am. www.glendaleagriculturalsociety.com/ Seahouses Lifeboat Fete – August Bank Holiday Monday Annual Fundraising day in aid of the RNLI - stalls, displays, souvenirs - a great Bank Holiday day out! Click here for further information Swarland and Newton on the Moor Show – August Bank Holiday Monday A   fun   family   based   village   show,   situated   in   the   north   Northumberland   village   of   Swarland.   It   is   a   great   family orientated day, with free children's activities, car boot sale, tea room, stalls, and fun dog show. www.facebook.com/SwarlandandNewtonontheMoorShow Lindisfarne Festival - late August / early September An   opportunity   to   experience   a   weekend   like   no   other   -   the   festival   is   located   on   the   amazing   Northumberland coastline, with a spectacular backdrop of the mythical and historical Holy Island of Lindisfarne. See https://lindisfarnefestival.com/ for details. Bellingham Acoustic Music Festival - September See www.baafest.co.uk for details Warkfest at Warkworth Cricket Club - held annually over a weekdnf in late September in aid of the Cancer charities and featuring local bands. This event is advertised locally and ickets are like gold dust! Berwick Food and Beer Festival Organised by Berwick's Slow Food Group, the Festival attracts thousands of visitors from all over the UK. Click here for more information Alnwick Food and Beer Festival – August/September Held in the Market Place in the historic town of Alnwick. Details of the next event will be published on www.alnwickroundtable.co.uk/the-beer-festival.html Berwick Media Arts Festival - Once again the border town of Berwick will be transformed into one big cinema screen through film premieres, site-specific installations and live events in locations across Berwick and along the town walls, attracting over 8,000 visitors, and artists and filmmakers from all corners of the UK and Europe to Berwick. Click here for further details The Kielder Runs - October including Kielder Bike Run, Kielder 10k, Kielder Junior Races and Kielder Marathon See https://kieldermarathon.com/ f or further information Alwinton   Show   –     October     Held   on   the   second   Saturday   of   October   every   year,   Alwinton   Show   is   the   last   show of the year, and one of the largest . Click here for further information M illfield Heavy Horse Association - Looking Back : October . A   weekend   looking   back   at   old   farming   practices   including   horse   drawn   ploughing.   Farmers'   Market,   craft   stalls and much more! See hayfarmheavies.co.uk for more information Northumberland Vintage Tractor Rally - October at Brunton Airfield nr Alnwick. See www.northumberlandvintagetractorclub.co.uk/ for further details. Amble   Christmas   Lights   –   November .   The   fun   begins   during   the   afternoon   with   events   on   Queen   Street followed   by   the   traditional   Christmas   parade   to   the   Town   Square.   Late   night   shopping,   festive   fun   and   also   Santa will making an appearance! Warkworth   Christmas   Lights   -   November .     Held   at   the   historic   Market   Cross,   the   village   of   Warkworth   lights   up for the festive season. With a visit from Santa, late night shopping and festive singing, an event not to be missed! Northumberland Music Festival – November See www.northumberlandmusicfestival.com for further information IF YOU ORGANISE OR KNOW OF ANY OTHER EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT US ON ianandcarole@ivall.uk