July - Events and What's On in Northumberland

Summer is here and there's a packed calendar of events in July with the start of the Summer Holidays. We'll highlight our top events this month along with the best gardens and places to visit to help you make the most of your spare time. There's an in depth listing of what's on in the week ahead on our Events This Week page. It's crammed full with even more ideas for things to do and is updated weekly. If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter including an overview of what's on, reviews and more, just let us have your email address here.Rothbury Traditional Music FestivalA highlight of the Festival scene in July is the annual Rothbuy Traditional Music Festival which takes over the Village of Rothbury for a whole weekend. Taking place from Friday 19th July to Sunday 21st July 2013 there will be plenty of live music, an open stage and other community events in this beautiful Village location. See their website for more info.Cinema and the ArtsNorthumberland's Arts Centres and Cinemas offer an excellent choice and range of theatre and film. If the weather is bad, or just too cold to tackle, why not stay indoors and enjoy some culture or a film. The Maltings in Berwick, Alnwick Playhouse, Queen's Hall Arts Centre in Hexham, The Forum Cinema in Hexham and The Phoenix Theatre in Blyth. For a list of weekly Markets and Farmer's Markets visit our Markets in Northumberland page.

There is a full list of events for the month of June below, with web links where available for more information. For regular updates and news don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Sat 13th & 14th July 2013 10am to 4pm

Northern English Springer Spaniel Rescue's annual Summer Fundraiser, held at the fantastic Druridge Bay Country Park in Northumberland. Lots to do for all the family, both two legged and four, gundog activities, flyball demonstration, fun dog show, stalls, help raise much needed funds for a long standing, busy charity. Druridge Bay Country Park NE61 5BX

Northumberland Wildlife Trust Events

Thursday 18 July 10.30-12noon

Animal signs, tracks and trails

Location: Leaplish Waterside Park, Kielder

http://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2013/07/18/northumberland-wildlife-trust-animal-signs-tracks-trails

Thursday 25 July 10am and 10.30am

Pond dipping

Location: Leaplish Waterside Park, Kielder

http://www.nwt.org.uk/events/2013/07/25/northumberland-wildlife-trust-pond-dipping

A fundraising event on Saturday 19 July at Lesbury Village Hall in aid of local dog rescue charity SHAK (Safe Homes And Kindness reg charity no 1125159) from 10am to 1pm.  There will be coffees, cakes and crafts for sale.