Fun, free and family-friendly events across Northumberland throughout the Summer Holidays. #GN18.
Enjoy Northumberland
Enjoy the arts, heritage and culture Northumberland has to offer. A huge range of events, exhibitions, concerts and performances for all, Great Northumberland 2018.
At Northumberland County Council we believe arts and culture should be free and accessible to all, that's why over 80% of the events that are part of Great Northumberland 2018 are free of charge. See all free events by clicking here.
From celebratory festivals to the exploration of the galaxies at Allenheads Contemporary Arts, international sculpture exhibitions in rural landscaped gardens to a celebration of women in science, technology, engineering and maths at Cragside, an immersive experience at Lindisfarne Castle, and live music performances, we invite you to Experience Northumberland.
Venues across Northumberland are hosting free to access events from dance performances to workshops, screenings and concerts. Click here to see all free events.
We believe that arts, culture and heritage should be available to everyone, that's why around 80% of Great Northumberland 2018 events are family-friendly. Click here to see all family-friendly events.
Over 20 venues across the county are involved in Great Northumberland 2018, click here to see them all.
For Great Northumberland Allenheads Contemporary Arts are looking to the future with BEYOND: a series of exhibitions, installations and live events serving to explore distances that provoke our grasp of the universe and open up wider philosophical discussions.
The Northern Poetry Library is turning 50 and, to celebrate, they will be launching a brand-new Poem of the North, as well as teaming up with local performing arts company, November Club for a special visit from The Remarkable Dr McCavity and his Travelling Surgery!
2018 marks one hundred years of the Representation of the People Act, which afforded the first British women the right to vote. So, what better way to celebrate such an important marker in modern history, than with an exhibition dedicated to a host of key, female British artists from the past century?
If you have attended any Great Northumberland events from 7th July onwards, we'd love to know what you thought. Take the short survey by clicking here.
Remember what it was like to be young; exploring the world for the first time? The excitement of not knowing what’s next? Read this preview on Out There by Mortal Fools.
Open for six weekends a year, Cheeseburn is a see-it-now-or-miss-it-forever affair.
North East Family Fun share their Top 10 Great Northumberland events to make sure you put in your diary this summer.
North East blogger Samantha Rickleton, aka North East Family Fun, tells us what she thinks is GREAT about Northumberland, and why you should visit some of our amazing attractions this summer!
The weekend commencing Saturday 30 June sees the opening of Visual Arts in Rural Communities’ (VARC) Exhibition Weekend, and what a treat it’s looking to be!
The time has come to launch Great Northumberland and, to celebrate, we’re inviting YOU to our fantastic launch event.
Over 56 days of summer, Northumberland County Council have curated a selection of events to Enjoy, Discover, Explore and Reimagine Northumberland.
In a year that sees the Great Exhibition of the North put the spotlight on the North, we celebrate the best that Northumberland has to offer.
The summer begins on Saturday 7 July with a spectacular opening ceremony in Hexham, Northumberland.
Join us for the exciting launch of the Great Northumberland 2018 programme on Saturday 7 July in Hexham. This fantastic opener for a summer-long programme of events across Northumberland kickstarts with a vibrant family-friendly programme of music, street theatre and a spectacular showcase event. Find out more here.
Between Saturday 7 July and Saturday 1 September, Great Northumberland has made sure there is something for everyone happening across the county. For eight weekends Northumberland will be alive with exhibitions, installations, music performances and immersive experiences. View all weekend events here.
We believe that arts and culture events should be free and accessible to everyone, that's why we have made sure some 80% of our events entirely free of charge to enter and enjoy. Our events are designed to welcome families of all sizes, ages and interests. Click to see all family-friendly events taking place as part of Great Northumberland 2018.
In Berwick-upon-Tweed on Saturday 1 September, Great Northumberland will close with a parade and a performance of the Great Song of the North, a brand new piece of original music commissioned by Northumberland County Council to celebrate Great Northumberland. Find out more here.
Tim Healy tells us why he loves great Northumberland.
aka North East Family Fun, tells us what she's looking forward to in Nortumberland this summer.
Northumberland County Council have supported Great Northumberland to create a summer of family-friendly events, many of which are free. Plan your family summer here.
We love Northumberland and we want you to fall in love with it this summer too. In 2018, the spotlight is on the North, with Great Exhibition of the North and we wanted to make sure Northumberland wasn't left out! Our county offers everything from the coast to the hills, castles to climbs, art to architecture and theatre, poetry, film, exhibitions and lots more in between. Tell us what you Love about Northumberland online using the hashtag #GN18.
Great Northumberland 2018 is 56 days of free events for anyone interested in arts, culture, creativity and innovation, or those simply looking for a unique day out in one of the countries most diverse counties, Northumberland.
Northumberland is England's most Northerly county, situated in the north east coast of the country, and next door to Scotland. We can be reached by road, air, rail and sea, it couldn't be simpler to get here. Click to go to Visit Northumberland and find out more.
Whether you're looking for a family-run bed and breakfast, a self catering cottage, a grand hotel or a budget YMCA, Northumberland has accommodation to suit every taste and pocket. Click to go to Visit Northumberland and find out more.
