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Learning and discovery in Northumberland

Learn something new
Unleash your potential and discover your hidden talents when you visit Northumberland. We have everything from arts and crafts workshops to wellness retreats that will send you home with a new skill.

Discover your potential

From wild food foraging in our forests, to bat-spotting with a beer in hand in our idyllic countryside, there are endless opportunities to be inspired and develop your knowledge in the wilds of Northumberland. Become the ultimate explorer on a navigation course, a bushcraft adventure, or a wildlife workshop.
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Art and stars

Boost your creativity, learn a new skill, or delve into the awe-inspiring world of astronomy in Northumberland. You can perfect your photography skills with a professional photographer, attend a family breadmaking class using locally ground flour, or learn about our dreamy dark skies in Europe’s largest dark sky park.

Workshops and experiences

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Historic sites Ford and Etal Estate

Heatherslaw Corn Mill
Restored working 19thC cornmill, producing stoneground wholemeal flour and stocking a range of cereals. Exhibitions and demonstrations daily, produce available in gift shop and tearoom.
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Wednesday 01 Jan 2025 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 19:00 PM

Kielder Observatory
Kielder Observatory is an astronomical attraction at Kielder Water & Forest Park run by the Kielder Observatory Astronomical Society. Please visit www.kielderobservatory.org for all event bookings.
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Experiences and workshops Lowick

Wild Experiences Northumberland
Heartfelt journeys connecting you to nature through Adventure, Discovery and Creativity.
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Family Attraction Ford and Etal Estate

Heatherslaw Light Railway
Travel on our 15 inch gauge railway at Ford & Etal Estates between Heatherslaw and Etal Castle on a return journey.
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Sightseeing and Leisure Hexham

The Sill
Nestled in the Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre was designed with accessibility at its heart.
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Adventure activities Kielder

The Sidecar Guys
1st people to ever ride RTW on a scooter and sidecar. Founders of The Armchair Adventure Festival and Sidecar Experience. Explore the North East with us.
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Museums Wooler

Ad Gefrin
A fully-immersive Golden Age of Northumbria Experience and a whisky distillery creating the first Northumbrian English Single Malt Whisky.
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Workshops & Experiences Rothbury

Hepple Wilds
Rewilding estate in wildest Coquetdale offering bespoke nature-focused events and experiences within a stunning landscape.
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Nature and Wildlife Amble

Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre
Award winning Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre is one of the best wildlife watching spots in the North East.
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Science and Technology Hexham

Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
An accessible, public astronomical observatory offering talks, activities, drop in sessions, stargazing and Astro courses to suit anyone from the absolute beginner to the professional.
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Fells' Kitchen
Chef and mountain leader providing fully catered gourmet adventure and experience days in Northumberland.
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Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 - Wednesday 22 Oct 2025 13:00 PM

Nature and wellbeing course at Blyth
The opportunity of free six week Nature and wellbeing sessions at Blyth starting in September.
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Experiences and workshops Cramlington

The Cramlington Forager
Join The Cramlington Forager on a wild food foraging walk, and discover the abundance of edibles available throughout the year.
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Watersports Northumberland

Little Blue Pootles
Professionally guided wild swimming walks and experiences in Northumberland’s waterfalls, rivers, seas and lakes.
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Experiences and workshops Alnwick

Ingram Valley
The Ingram Valley Farm Safari is an award winning, unique and innovative Experience in Northumberland National Park. Don't Miss It!
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Watersports Northumberland

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Guided canoeing, rock climbing and hill walking, to connect with nature. Adventure paired with nature spotting, arts activities and bushcraft.
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Art Galleries Berwick-upon-Tweed

Dockside Gallery
Ever-changing exhibition of uplifting accessible artworks in a calm and open space. Gallery by the Dock, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed.
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