Days Out in Northumberland

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From impressive fortresses to countryside retreats and Roman ruins, there’s plenty for all the family to explore on a day out in Northumberland this season.

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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

With so much to see and do, a trip to Belsay is one of the best value family days out in north-east England. Explore the medieval castle, the Grecian inspired Hall and acres of impressive gardens.

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Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard
Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks and Main Guard

Berwick Barracks was built in the early 18th century to the design of the distinguished architect Nicholas Hawksmoor, the Barracks was among the first in England to be purpose built.

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Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle and Ramparts
Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle and Ramparts

The remains of a medieval castle crucial to Anglo-Scottish warfare.

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Brinkburn Priory
Brinkburn Priory

The beautiful 12th century church of the Augustinian priory of Brinkburn survives completely roofed and restored.

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Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall

Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.

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Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle

Dramatic Dunstanburgh Castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile.

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Events : Northumberland

Costumes from Austen
Costumes from Austen
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Date: Sat 25 May - Mon 26 Aug 2013 (excluding Sat 3 & Sun 4 Aug 2013)

Belsay Hall plays host to displays of a fabulous collection of costumes from a variety of Jane Austen film and TV productions. See the infamous shirt worn by Colin Firth in TV’s Pride and Prejudice, Gwyneth Paltrow’s dress from Emma and many more.

Regency Revival
Regency Revival
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Date: Sat 25 & Sun 26 May 2013

To celebrate the opening of the “Costumes from Austen” display of TV and film costumes, we bring together both the genteel and graceful side of Regency society with the dramatic and theatrical side.

Medieval Castle Life
Medieval Castle Life
Venue: Warkworth Castle and Hermitage, Northumberland
Date: Sun 26 & Mon 27 May 2013 (bank holiday)

Join the 15th Century folk of the York City Levy as they take up residence within the castle walls. There will be demonstrations of various medieval past times and crafts depicting the variety of medieval jobs and positions in a castle.
Time Travellers Go... Crime and Punishment Week!
Time Travellers Go... Crime and Punishment Week!
Venue: Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens, Northumberland
Date: Mon 27 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)

Meet Thomas Turlis, the 18th Century Hangman at Tyburn. Hear his tales of felons and their punishments during the Georgian period and take part in trials. There is also a crime and punishment trail in the grounds.
Time Travellers Go... Roman Festival - Gladiator School
Time Travellers Go... Roman Festival - Gladiator School
Venue: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Date: Tue 28 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013

At Chesters Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman Gladiators with hands on activities for all children willing to become the next Gladiator!
Time Travellers Go... Roman Festival - Roman Soldier School
Time Travellers Go... Roman Festival - Roman Soldier School
Venue: Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Date: Tue 28 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013

At Housesteads Roman Fort for half term we will train youngsters to be Roman soldiers with hands on activities for all children willing to join the imperial army under the instruction of Maximus the Centurion.
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