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With the first sign Spring on the way lifting the spirits, a rejuvenated and fresh Northumberland is just starting to emerge from the cold season's icy grip. The County's main attractions also begin to awaken from their wintry slumber and with that comes a whole host of new weekly events and things to do across Northumberland. We've picked out our highlights for March and also included a full list of the main events at the bottom of the page. If you'd like an in depth look at what's on in the week ahead be sure to visit 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 featuring the best of what's on in the month ahead and a few interesting local stories, just give us your email address here.
The 2013 Northumberland Residents' Festival takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March and offers discounted or free entry to many of Northumberland's most famous attractions. This is the fourth time that the event (that is open to Northumberland residents only) has been organised by Northumberland County Council and attractions taking part include: Alnwick Garden, Bailiffgate Museum, Bamburgh Castle, Belsay Hall, Chesters Roman Fort, Corbridge Roman Town, Cragside, Dunstanburgh Castle, Etal Castle, Kirkley Hall, Lindisfarne Castle, Lindisfarne Priory, Longframlington Gardens, Newbiggin Maritime Centre, RNLI Grace Darling Museum, Seaton Delaval Hall, Wallington Hall, Warkworth Castle, Woodhorn Museum and Hexham Old Gaol!
As residents we often don't appreciate fully the fantastic attractions that draw people to Northumberland year after year in their thousands. This festival gives us all the chance to explore our history and get reacquainted with some of our County's real treasures. An information brochure with details of all the offers and printable vouchers can be found at the County Council website.
The first Northumberland Restaurant Week takes place between Monday 18th March and Sunday 24th March 2013. It's an event to celebrate the wonderful produce and amazing food in our great County! Over 30 restaurants far and wide are coming together to bring you amazing offers, restaurants taking part include: Close House Hotel, Battlesteads, The Treehouse Restaurant, DK at Vallum, Linden Tree Pub, Barluga, La Bodega, Corbridge Larder, Bouchon and many, many more! Visit the Northumberland Restaurant Week page for more information.
The Alnwick Garden is already open for the new season, but if you'd like to visit the Castle you will have to wait until the end of the month as it opens again on the 29tht March. Regular weekly events at the Alnwick Garden throughout the month include music, performances, storytelling, workshops, exhibitions, classes, tours and much more. Every visit is different with something new to experience, and much of the programme is free for visitors.
Cragside House and Gardens are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year and there will be a host of special events to showcase this landmark throughout the year. They also have Victorian Baking Days every Wednesday between 1pm and 4pm where costumed cooks will be recreating Victorian recipes! Visit the National Trust website for full information about the activities on offer.
Easter Weekend brings many events including a Treasure Trail for children from Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April at The Kitchen Garden at Meldon Park (£2 entry on the day). Visit and do their treasure trial in the garden, kids will be given a free Easter Egg, but make sure you eat it before you see the dragon “Melody” because she may be hungry!
Cinema and the Arts
Northumberland'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 Centrein Hexham, The Forum Cinema in Hexham, The Phoenix Theatre in Blyth. For a list of weekly Markets and Farmer's Markets visit our Markets in Northumberland page.
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