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What's on in 2008
Some of the events taking place this year in The County. There is no charge for any of the events on this page, except where shown. Approximate driving times from the cottage are shown in brackets. More events will be posted up here when they are announced.
Traditional music events |
Fri 28 - Sun 30 March- The Morpeth GatheringA lively festival
of Northumbrian Language, Music, Song, Crafts and Dance. Events are
free and start from Friday evening and run through to Sunday in pubs
and halls throughout the town. (45 mins) Fri 11 to Sun 13 July - Rothbury Traditional Music Festival Rothbury Traditional Music Festival is a friendly gathering in the
heart of the beautiful Coquet Valley. It brings musicians from the
length and breadth of the country and beyond to join with enthusiastic
local musicians, singers and dancers to create a celebration of traditional
music. (15 mins) Alnwick International Music Festival Sat 2 -9thAugustA week long international celebration of music and dance, with traditional dancers and musicians from around the world. (35 mins) Website Fri 7 & Sat 8 November - Alnwick Northumbrian Gathering Alnwick's annual celebration of Northumberland's traditional folk
music and dance: concerts, ceilidhs, competitions and workshops. (35
mins) |
Classical Music |
Brinkburn Priory Classical Music Festival 2 weekends in July, 4th-6th and 11th-13thSublime music ranging from early to contemporary classical in the beautiful setting of a fully restored 12th century priory, Brinkburn Priory, near Rothbury. (25 mins).Contact: Joined up North Tel: 0191 2614292 Hexham Abbey Music Festival 25th Sept - 4th OctOrchestral and choral music in Hexham's historic Abbey and Queen's Hall, plus street theatre. |
Drama
Booking is advisable for these events |
Alnwick PlayhouseA comfortable small theatre with a year round programme of
drama, music and film. Highly recommended and very popular, so book
early. Illyria at Wallington HallSat 28th June 7:30The Merry Wives of Windsor (booking essential) This is also on at Gibside in Tyne & Wear, Fri 27th) £15 Heartbreak Productions (all £12)Sat 28th June - Belsay Hall (40 mins) 7:30pm Wed 30th July - Belsay Hall Thur 31st July - Warkworth Castle (40 mins) |
Agricultural Shows
Hilarity at the Terrier Racing at Alwinton |
Mon 26 May - Northumberland County Show; CorbridgeThe regions biggest single rural attraction and entertainment event with agriculture remaining firmly at its heart. Corbridge is Roman all country. Entry £8. (1 hr) Sat 6 September - Harbottle Village ShowOur local show, small and friendly. Sat 11th October - Alwinton Border Shepherds ShowThe last show of the season and one of the local highlights of the year. 30 Mins walk from the cottage. Other Coquetdale shows are listed here |
Other events
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All year - Alnwick GardenAlnwic Garden organise lots of events throughought the year, such as live jazz in the Treehouse every Thursday Warkworth Castle (40 mins) all £5Tue/Wed 6-7th August Wars of the Roses £5. Tue/Wed 12-13th August Medieval Courtly Combat Tue/Wed 20-21st August Medieval PageantJohn Barleycorn festival13th-14th September |
