Local Autumn Activities in Northumberland

Autumn brings along a nostalgic array of smells, flavours and sounds. From leaves crunching under wellies, warming spices on our palates to the crisp bite of the countryside air.

If you’re planning a trip this harvest season, Northumberland is the ideal landscape for autumnal walks and cosy catch ups. Here’s some activities to get you started:

September 21^st Ranger Patrol of Hadrian’s Wall by eBike

Peddle down footpaths carved by Roman soldiers during an eBike tour of Hadrian’s Wall. Learn all about the history of the region and enjoy spectacular views of the Scottish Borders.

 

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September 21^st – 22^nd Alnwick Food Festival – Alnwick

With a line-up of bands and food stalls taking over Alnwick Market Square, there will be no shortage of food to feast on and music to dance to.

 

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September 28^th The Courtyard Fine Dining Evening – Alnwick Castle

A unique chance to dine like a king inside the castle walls. Indulge in a fine dining evening with a four-course menu with all the best local and seasonal ingredients.

 

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October 5^th Morpeth Food & Drink Festival 2019 – Morpeth

The best time to eat is harvest season, so why not head to another food festival? It’s the perfect place to pick up early Christmas presents and sample the tastes of Northumberland.

 

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October 11^th Meet the Maker – Steel Bonnets Whisky – The Sill

Discover the secrets and history of Steel Bonnets Whisky. Sample the distinctive taste curated through years of distilling – matched perfectly with a three-course dinner.

 

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October 26^th – 27^th The Medieval Alchemist – Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is a fantastic family day out. On the 26^th – 27^th October Dr Greene arrives to demonstrate his unusual experiments!

 

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If you’re planning on visiting Northumberland, Cheviot Holiday Cottages are a selection of luxury cottages located in the Northumbrian countryside. Find out more here.

Don’t fancy these activities? Why not head to Kielder or Bamburgh? Two of the most Interesting places in Northumberland.