Northumberland
Properties and events in Northumberland
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Allendale Historic Quaker Meeting House
Allendale Quaker Meeting House and burial ground, just a few minutes walk from the centre of the town, is a place of tranquillity steeped in the history of the Allen Valleys and the Quaker community who have worshiped here since the 1660s.
Bell Ringing in Berwick Townhall
Visit the Bell Tower in the Town Hall to find out about the history of Berwick's bells and see how they are rung. Unusually these bells are in a civic building and not a church.
Coanwood Quaker Meeting House
Bring a packed lunch or tea and enjoy the ambiance of the Meeting House and grounds. Open all day from 8am to 8pm Special talk by David Penn on the Quakers of West Northumberland View some history of the area made available on the Heritage Open Days
Cragend: Cragside's little neighbour, with a big story!
Cragend Farm is an award winning unique site: From the Big Bang to the 21st century: enjoy a sensory historical tour, including artefacts and research and experience the unique work of businessman and innovative engineer Lord Armstrong of Cragside.
Ecological Self Build House
An ecological, energy-efficient and affordable home designed & built by its architect owners/ occupants who welcome & guide you round. Free printed handouts provided illustrating project & construction details + information on materials & suppliers.
Explore Masonic History
See a Masonic Meeting room and Masons in regalia with explorations of historic members who were also active in the local communities. This should be a unique experience for non Masonic visitors. Research into old Alnwick names is possible.
Flour Milling at Heatherslaw Corn Mill
Come and see the historic waterwheel and other 19th century machinery working today just as it did then!
Geordie gans to War - Privates to Privations
What ordinary Geordie people did towards the war effort in WW2 - not every hero(ine) wore a uniform.
Georgians to Zombies - Newton on the Moor Jubilee Hall
Uses of the Newton on the Moor Jubilee Hall from it's Georgian origins to the making of 28 Years Later.
Hands on heritage crafts at the Friendly Hound Studio
Hands on heritage crafts. Free have a go activities. Nature connections through creative woodcrafts and herbalism. Explore the garden and studio. Find out about workshops and retreats. Fun and engaging demonstrations and activities.
Longridge Towers School - guided tours
Enjoy a guided tour of this historic Grade II listed building, built as a private residence for the Jerningham's but now a school. Find out about its history and how it has adapted to different uses over the years.
Seahouses Masonic Hall
Seahouses Masonic Hall is open to the public showing its 96 year old history.
The Geology, Industrial Archaeology, Flora and Fauna of Cocklawburn
Join our two experts to explore the carboniferous strata and its fossils at Cocklawburn. Find out the links between the geology and the industrial activity in this area in the past - limekilns, coal and iron - and also the flora and fauna there now
Where Berwick’s building stones come from - guided walk
Where did the building stone come from in the past to construct some of Berwick's buildings? Join Alison Tymon and Ann Kellie to find out more, exploring rocks and fossils and looking at the medieval walls.