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What's on in 2009
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 17 - Sun 19 April- 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 10 to Sun 12 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 1st -8th AugustA week long international celebration of music and dance, with traditional dancers and musicians from around the world. (35 mins) Website Fri 13 & Sat 14 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, 3th-5th and 10th-12thSublime 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 - 3rd OctOrchestral and choral music in Hexham's historic Abbey and Queen's Hall, plus street theatre. |
Drama
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Alnwick PlayhouseA comfortable small theatre with a year round programme of drama, music and film. Highly recommended and very popular, so book early. Wallington HallIllyria perform: A Midsummers Night Dream, 7:30 Saturday 27th June Adult £13.50, Children £6.50 |
Agricultural Shows
Hilarity at the Terrier Racing at Alwinton |
Mon 25 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 5 September - Harbottle Village ShowOur local show, small and friendly. Sat 10th 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)There are normally events here, but nothing has been announced yet |
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