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16 things to do this weekend in the North East
Dragonfly Glass Suncatcher Art Workshop
When: Friday the 1st August 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Washington Wetland Centre
Price: £18pp
Join local artist Amy Brooks for this family-friendly glass suncatcher workshop.
Bird Habitats – The Bowes Museum
When: Friday the 1st August 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Bowes Museum
Price: included in general admission
Support local wildlife in The Bowes Museum’s parkland by building your own birdhouse during this family-friendly workshop.
GCT Beer Festival 2025
When: Friday the 1st August 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Gosforth Civic Centre
Price: £5
The GCT Beer Festival is back for another weekend of family fun, refreshing beers and great vibes.
Make Your Own Banner with Bianco Perry
When: Saturday the 2nd August 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Flaura Rose
Price: £33.22
Local textile artist Bianco Perry is renowned for her fun and quirky banners. Now, you can make one of your own during this fun session at Flaura Rose!
Tom Fool – Alnwick Castle
When: Saturday the 2nd August 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Alnwick Castle
Price: included with general admission
Enjoy moments of merriment and silliness as you watch Tom Fool, resident jester of Alnwick Castle, do his thing.
Woodfired Pizzas on The Vinery Terrace
When: Saturday the 2nd August 11:30am – 3:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: free
This summer, dig into delicious wood-fired pizzas on the beautiful Vinery Terrace at Raby Castle.
Family Fest Weekender
When: Saturday the 2nd August 12:00pm – Sunday the 3rd 10:00pm
Where: Newcastle Racecourse
Price: from £10.54
Treat the family to a jam-packed weekend at Newcastle Racecourse this August.
BEACH PILATES + SEA DIP
When: Saturday the 2nd August 12:30pm – 1:15pm
Where: Druridge Bay Beach
Price: free
Join us for a signature pilates class style designed to challenge you + build strength, but mainly have fun and enjoy a session on the sand! Optional sea dip after this 45 min class!
Coco: Big Screen on the Lawn
When: Saturday the 2nd August 5:00pm – 6:45pm
Where: Rockliffe Hall
Price: free
Settle into a deck chair on the lawn of Rockliffe Hall for this open-air screening of Coco.
Blockbusters Beneath the Battlements: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
When: Saturday the 2nd August 5:30pm – 9:45pm
Where: Alnwick Castle
Price: from £10.65
What better place to watch Harry Potter than at one of the actual filming locations? Bring your blankets, camping chairs and picnics, then sit back for Harry’s first year of peril, adventure and friendship.
Open Air Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
When: Saturday the 2nd August 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £20
The Three Inch Fools return to Raby Castle for a riotous performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Made Up North Summer Market
When: Sunday the 3rd August 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Boiler Shop
Price: £2
Made Up North’s Summer Market is back! Get to meet 65 of the region’s best makers, artists, creators and foodies in the super cool setting of the Boiler Shop.
‘The Gaderung’: Gather, Feast, Celebrate
When: Sunday the 3rd August 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Ad Gefrin
Price: free (book your ticket in advance)
Head to Ad Gefrin for ‘The Gaderung’, a day to celebrate Northumberland’s land, people and traditions.
Shrub & Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
When: Sunday the 3rd August 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Raby Castle
Price: £25
Learn the essentials of shrub and tree pruning during this comprehensive workshop at Raby Castle.
The Witchy Bay Alternative Craft Market
When: Sunday the 3rd August 11:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Whitley Bay Masonic Hall
Price: free
If you love all things mystical, The Witchy Bay Alternative Craft Market is a must-visit this August.
Stand By Me: Big Screen on the Lawn
When: Sunday the 3rd August 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Where: Rockliffe Hall
Price: free
Head to Rockliffe Hall for an open-air screening of Stand by Me. This 80s classic is all about childhood, friendship and self-discovery – one that’ll leave you feeling nostalgic for a summer you never had!
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