Northumberland

Properties and events in Northumberland

Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.

Print selected events below

Allendale Quaker Meeting House Open Day

Allendale Quaker Meeting House, Wooley Burn Foot, Allendale, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 9NE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our historic Quaker Meeting House founded in 1690 is a quiet and peaceful place of worship. Allendale Quakers will show visitors around the Meeting House and gardens and tell the story of Allen Valley Quakers past and present.

Alnwick Baptist Church

Lisburn Street, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1UR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Alnwick Baptist Church is a Grade II Listed Building completed in 1840. The church will be open from 10am to 4 pm and there will be displays showing the history of the church and the current outreach to the community. Refreshments will be available.

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery

Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, 14 Bailiffgate, 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1LX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Ten thousand years of history in one visit with interactive displays and childrens' activities plus a stunning art exhibition

Berwick Masonic Hall

The Masonic Hall, The Parade, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1EE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Look around a working Masonic Hall which has operated from here for over 150 years. View the working tools and regalia of a Masonic Lodge. Find out about the building's history and the lodges who are based here.

Coanwood Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House, Coanwood, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 0PX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bring a packed lunch or tea and enjoy the ambiance of the Meeting House and grounds. Open all day from 8am to 8pm View some history of the area made available on the Heritage Open Days

Cragend: Cragside's little neighbour, with a big story!

Cragend, Cragend Farm, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7XN
In person
Pre-booking required

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

1 West Back Lane, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7NR
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Farne Islands

1 Harbour Road, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7RN
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Land on Inner Farne and experience the magic of the Farne Islands. An exhilarating boat ride to another world, spotting seals and maybe dolphins, and an hour on this very special island to explore the rich cultural heritage of this place.

Hands on heritage crafts at the Friendly Hound Studio

Friendly Hound, Ford Common, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QD
In person
Pre-booking not required

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.

Lindisfarne Castle

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2SH
In person
Pre-booking not required

A castle that's not a castle, on an island that's not an island.

Newbiggin Maritime Centre & NHP Rocket House

Church Point, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Newbiggin By The Sea Historic Fishing Village dates back to 11th Century and is home of the Historic Woman Launchers Oldest working Lifeboat Station in the UK 13th Century St Bartholomew's Church Sean Henrys Couple.

Newbiggin RNLI

Lifeboat Station, Sandridge, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, NE64 6DX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us at Newbiggin RNLI and discover the historic work of the RNLI.

Old Coastguard Station

The Old Coastguard Station, Magdalene Fields, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1NE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Commanding superlative views of the beautiful North Northumberland coast, the Old Coastguard Tower in Berwick was built in 1964 but four years later, was closed down and became derelict.

Seahouses Masonic Hall

145 Main Street, North Sunderland, Seahouses, Northumberland, NE68 7TT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Seahouses Masonic Hall is open to the public for the first time in its 95 year history.

The Watch House Museum

1 Rocky Island, Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, NE26 4RT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover a grade II listed 1880 Volunteer Life Saving Company Muster room with integral observation tower.