A Summer of Fun in Northumberland - What's On
- Kelly
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
This post is being updated for 2026
Our what's on guides for the summer are always really popular.
Our guides are packed with fun things to do over the holidays. I can't believe how much is on for kids this year. We have lots of fab fun guides to help you keep those kiddies busy this Summer.
Click on the BLUE links to find out more and to book
What's on
Bamburgh Castle
🌞Tails & Tales trail - Throughout
🌞Beasts of the Battlements - 18th July - 21st August
🌞Ahoy academy Pirate School - until 31st July
🌞Princess of knight school - 1st July - 27th August
🌞Blacksmith weekend - 1st-2nd August
🌞7th Centaury pilgrimage - 29th-31st August
Kielder Observatory
🌞Space kids Lightyear academy - Various days and themes throughout the holidays
*Please note all events at Kielder Observatory MUST be booked
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Hauxley Nature Reserve
To be announced
Northumberlandia
🌞Tales from the trail - until 1st September
🌞Schools out for Summer - 18th July
🌞The Handlebards present - As you like it - 8th August (tickets required)
Tower Knowe
🌞Osprey watch - Various dates throughout
The Lighthouse Project - Newcastle
🌞Summer nature celebration - 14th August
English Heritage Properties
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens
🌞A great British Summer - 18th July - 6th September
🌞Knights Tournament - 25th-26th July
Warkworth Castle
🌞Knights Tournament 28th - 29th July / 11th-12th August
🌞 Falconry - 4th-6th August
Keep scrolling for more ideas
Other events
🌞Powburn Show Hill race - Powburn Show - 1st August
🌞Berwick Fringe - 31st July - 2nd August
🌞Classic car show Tynedale rugby football club - 16th August
🌞Craster RNLI Harbour Fete Day - 25th July
🌞Dubfest - 25th July
I will update this guide when I spot more events so please do Check Back soon.
If you have a family friendly event that you would like us to include in our guides please click HERE
You can also advertise your business every Friday for free in our very popular Facebook Group. HERE
Check out these other posts for more ideas
Spring walk ideas (Also nice during summer)
