bank-holidays

Bank Holidays in Northumberland

Bank Holidays
You’ll never be short of something to keep you busy on a bank holiday weekend in Northumberland. Spend your long weekend discovering historic towns, attending exciting events, having endless experiences, and exploring the Northumberland coast and countryside landscapes.

Make it count

Our stunning county offers a great opportunity for family days out to enjoy incredible historic landmarks, insightful museums and colourful art galleries over the bank holiday. We have beautiful, sweeping sands on our beaches and bounds of wildlife in the countryside, not to mention our eclectic events to fill your long weekend break or see you through the school holidays.

Cross the causeway to Holy Island, explore a picturesque fishing village, sail to The Farne Islands, or walk our staggering open countryside such as The Cheviot Hills in Northumberland National Park or Kielder Water & Forest Park. Wander along Hadrian's Wall and get some insight into life as a Roman, or simply kick back and relax in your beautiful holiday cottage or B&B.

So book your family bank holiday weekend break in Northumberland, the perfect location for fantastic attractions, beautiful countryside and the astounding Northumberland coast.

Where to go during a bank holiday

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Great Outdoors Kielder

Kielder Water & Forest Park
Kielder Water & Forest Park brings you nature on a grand scale – stunning views, many activities or just chill. You're welcome.
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Cafes Bamburgh

Bamburgh Walled Garden
A magical place reimagined for everyone to enjoy in the heart of Bamburgh Village. Come and explore our Cafe, playground and garden.
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Saturday 08 Feb 2025 - Friday 31 Oct 2025 09:00 AM

Whitehouse Farm Centre
Whitehouse Farm is the all-weather fun attraction with soft play, restaurant, outdoor play areas, tractor-trailer rides and lots of animals to feed, hold and stroke.
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Historic sites Alnwick

Alnwick Castle
The second largest inhabited castle in the UK, home to the Percy family for 700 years and filming location.
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Saturday 08 Feb 2025 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 09:00 AM

Bamburgh Castle
Experience a different level of Northumberland at England's finest fortress Bamburgh Castle, home of the real Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg.
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Family Attraction Alnwick

Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden
Lilidorei is a magical, mysterious village full of play and home to 9 clans who worship Christmas.
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Garden Alnwick

The Alnwick Garden
One of the world's most extraordinary contemporary gardens.
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Museums Greenhead

Roman Army Museum (Carvoran) Hadrian's Wall
Lying in magnificent countryside next to a sweeping section of Hadrian's Wall and based at the site of Carvoran Roman Fort.
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Wednesday 01 Jan 2025 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 12:58 PM

Corbridge Roman Town (Hadrian's Wall)
Visitors to Corbridge Roman Town can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
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Historic sites Bardon Mill

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall
Visit Roman Vindolanda today and you will find one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian's Wall Country.
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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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Family Attraction Ponteland

Northumberland College Zoo
Visit Northumberland College Zoo, we have over 150 species of animals including meerkats, coatis, wallaby and many more.
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Family Attraction Ford and Etal Estate

Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Hay Farm is home to the largest herd of rare breed Clydesdale Heavy Horses within the North of England.
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Great Outdoors Druridge Bay

Druridge Bay Country Park
Druridge Bay Country Park includes three miles of beautiful beach and sand dunes, as well as a 100 acre lake surrounded by woods and meadows. The variety in the landscape and pleasant coastal environment ensures you of an enjoyable visit.
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Historic sites Chillingham

Chillingham Castle
A medieval castle with stunning views of formal gardens and the Cheviot Hills. Perfect for architectural and naturalist/historical enthusiasts.
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Ridley Park
Eastwoods park lies on the eastern edge of Prudhoe, or West Wylam, and was originally known as the West Wylam Welfare. The park has two play areas, football pitches, a cricket strip and pavilions.
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Historic sites Cambo

Wallington House, Gardens & Estate
Discover woodlands, walled garden, wildlife, house full of history and collections, cycle trails and play areas at Wallington.
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Museums Bamburgh

RNLI Grace Darling Museum
A museum dedicated to Grace Darling, the fearless young woman who became a reluctant celebrity in 1838..
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Nature and Wildlife Farne Islands

Farne Islands
The Farne Islands are possibly the most exciting seabird colony in England with unrivalled views of 23 species, including around 37,000 pairs of puffin.
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Museums Ashington

Woodhorn Museum
Woodhorn brings to life Northumberland’s proud mining heritage. Explore the historic buildings, interactive displays and contemporary exhibition programme.
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Historic sites Rothbury

Cragside
Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, discover Britain's original smart home.
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Family Friendly Stocksfield

Brocksbushes Play Barn
Book a session in the all-weather children's Play Barn!
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Great Outdoors Bellingham

Hareshaw Linn
A wonderful nature-rich family walk towards Northumberland’s best waterfall.
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Wednesday 01 Jan 2025 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 12:58 PM

Housesteads Roman Fort
Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire.
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Wednesday 01 Jan 2025 - Wednesday 31 Dec 2025 12:58 PM

Lindisfarne Priory
Experience the serenity of Lindisfarne Priory, cross the dramatic causeway to reach the island of Lindisfarne, on a journey that will stay in your memory forever.
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