Northumberland Hertiage Open Days 2012

FREEentry to attractions,talks and tours!

Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th September

Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor to Northumberland, our award winning network of Tourist Information Centres with friendly, knowledgeable staff are ready to help.Get in touch today for up to date travel, accommodation and access information for all events.

A warm welcome awaits you in Tourist Information Centres across the county:

?Alnwick 01665 511333?Amble 01665 712313?Bellingham 01434 220616?Berwick-Upon-Tweed 01670 622155?Corbridge 01434 632815?Craster 01665 576007?Haltwhistle 01434 322002?Hexham 01434 652220?Morpeth 01670 535200?Seahouses 01665 720884?Wooler 01668 282123

For more information on places to stay and things to do please visit www.visitnorthumberland.com - you can also download thelatest version of this guide at www.northumberland.gov.uk/open

For full event details visit: www.northumberland.gov.uk/open

Welcome to Northumberland’s

Heritage Open Days 2012Thursday 6th September – Sunday 9th September

“Heritage Open Days provide a great opportunity to see behind the scenes at some of the County's many grand houses and castles, whilst also providing the chance to see some of the hidden gems tucked away in our towns and villages. In this booklet you will find something for everyone, including expert talks, guided walks and fascinating exhibitions. The event is a firm favourite on the Northumberland calendar and I would encourage as many people as possible to explore the County's heritage and learn more about our history.”

Councillor Neil Bradbury, Executive Member for Customer Relations & Culture



About this guideThis is your guide to the Heritage Open Day events taking place in Northumberland. Heritage Open Days aims to give visitors the chance to see buildings which would not normally be open to the public or which would normally charge for admission.

We've done our best to give you a flavour of the many events happening all over the County but the information listed may be subject to change and some events require pre-booking. Please double check the details before you travel.

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Allendale

Alnwick

Ninebanks Literary and Heritage Celebration

Aln Valley Railway Walks and Talks

Event Type: Property opening and exhibition

Event Type: Talk and guided walk

Ninebanks Church HallWest AllendaleNE47 8DBSaturday 8th: 2pm – 5pmSuitable for children: NoVisit Ninebanks Church Hall to fall in love with Northumberland writers of yesteryear, Austin Clare and Joseph Ritson and discover why Ninebanks was such an inspiration for novels and poems. To find out more visit: www.northumberlandlife.org/teatrail

Lionheart StationLionheart Enterprise ParkNE66 2HTThursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pmWalk: 10am, 11am, 2pm & 3pm. Talk: 10am, 11am & 3pmSuitable for children: Yes JEvents at the new Lionheart station. Talks and guided walks along parts of the railway line not yet in service.To find out more visit: www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk

Please note: this guide includes all registered events at the time of

going to press. To see a full list of events in your area, please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk


The Armstrongs’ Household and Farming Museum

Clare Money – Open Studio

Oliver Kilbourn:My Life as a Pitman

Event Type: Exhibition

Event Type: Talk


North CharltonNE67 5HXSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 5pmSuitable for children: Yes JFascinating collection of items which evoke memories of rural life in the early 20th century including farming tools and equipment, kitchen utensils and crockery, costumes and toys.To find out more visit: www.northcharltonfarm.co.uk/museum.htm

Woodhorn MuseumQEII Country ParkNE63 9YF Sunday 9th: 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JClare Money, artist in residence, hosts an open studio day. Find out about Clare’s creative process and artworks on site during 2012.To find out more visit: www.experiencewoodhorn.com

Woodhorn MuseumQEII Country ParkNE63 9YF Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 5pmSuitable for children: Yes JUnique collection of paintings by Ashington Group artist Oliver Kilbourn. The collection forms a comprehensive record of and insight into the life and environment of a working miner throughout the 20th century.To find out more visit: www.experiencewoodhorn.com

Ashington

Photo supplied courtesy ofThe Ashington Group


Grace Darling Genealogy Surgery Sessions

Winding House Demonstration

Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway

Event Type: Family history workshop

Event Type: Tour

Event Type: Activity

Woodhorn Museum

QEII Country Park

NE63 9YF

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pm

Suitable for children: Yes J

Woodhorn is holding special family history surgery sessions for anyone who thinks they are related to Grace Darling, the 19th century sea rescue heroine. Book a time slot with one of our search room mentors who will provide a one to one advisory session to visitors with ancestry linked to Grace Darling.

Pre booking is essential. Contact: 01670 528080.

To find out more visit www.experiencewoodhorn.com

Woodhorn Museum

QEII Country Park

NE63 9YF

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 5pm

Suitable for children: Yes J but demonstration involves climbing steep stairs - children must be supervised at all times.

Visitors will be able to see some of the workings in action in the last Victorian engine house in Northumberland. Demonstrations of the winding gear will take place on the hour on both Saturday and Sunday.

To find out more visit: www.experiencewoodhorn.com

Woodhorn Museum

QEII Country Park

NE63 9YF

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th:

10am – 3.30pm


Enjoy an educational and interesting look into the mining industry transport system and experience a ride on an original man-carrying car and locomotive.


Ashington Community Woods

St Cuthbert’s Church, Bedlington

St John’s Parish Church, Bedlington

Pompeii and Herculaneum: Illustrated Talk

Event Type: Walk and talk

Event Type: Property opening


Event Type: Archaeological talk

Off Lintonville TerraceSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 12.30pmSuitable for children: Yes JA mining heritage walk and illustrated talk about the mines and mining history of Ashington. From Lintonville Terrace, pass Police Station, cross railway line and meet at the seating area 100m from line. Refreshments and further visual information at the Rugby Club on the way. Please pre-book on 01670 811549 oremail [email protected]

NE22 5ELSaturday 8th: 10am – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JSee the restored memorial chapel and colour of Tyneside Scottish 2nd Battalion. Craft Fayre, cake stall and activities for children. Meet members of the Tyneside Scottish Association and the Bedlington ATC and listen to the music of Bedlington High School Steel Band.

NE22 7EDFriday 7th & Saturday 8th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JAppreciate the wonderful interior, with stained glass windows, marble & tiled chancel, carved pelican lectern and also a war memorial to the fallen of the parish in the First and Second World Wars. There will also be a craft and homemade jam stall and children’s quiz and art competition.

16 Station StreetNE22 7JNFriday 7th: 7.30pm – 9pm Suitable for children: NoTwo of the finest Roman archaeological sites in existence. This fully illustrated talk by archaeologist Barry Mead includes stunning mosaics and wall paintings.

Bedlington


Belford

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Ecological Self-Build House

Belford Hall

Event Type: Property opening and tour



1 West Back LaneNE70 7NRSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 12pm – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes J but some areas not advisable for children under 12 - children must be supervised at all times.Self-build house under construction using local timber, sheep’s wool insulation, sedum planted roof, passive solar and woodburning stove. Please pre-book for groups over six, tel: 01668 219247 or email: [email protected] To find out more visit: www.segalselfbuild.co.uk

NE70 7EYFriday 6th - Sunday 9th: 11am – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes J, but some areas not advisable for children under aged 7.Grade 1 listed manor house by James Paine, extended in the regency by John Dobson, now divided into private apartments. Communal areas, wine cellar, servants’ tunnel and gardens open.Please pre-book for Friday or groups of over 12: Tel: 01668 213576 email: [email protected] find out more visit: www.belfordvillage.co.uk

Wallace GreenTD15 1DFSaturday 8th: Tours hourly from 10am – 3pmSuitable for children: Yes JDesigned and built as an uncompromisingly Puritan place of worship, this building is of exceptional historic importance as a very rare example of a church built during the Commonwealth period. Reputedly at the express order of Oliver Cromwell, it has no tower or steeple. Sympathetic alterations have taken place over the years and a Millennium window installed. It is hoped that organ recitals will take place throughout the day.

Holy Trinity Church


Archaeology and ArtichokesEvent Type: Guided walkand talk



Lions House AllotmentsSunday 9th: Tour 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pmSuitable for children: NoA wealth of history and vegetables – everything from bowling greens to Tudor Forts! Discover how to become an archaeologist in your own back garden. Meet at the Gunpowder Magazine on Berwick Town Walls.

Sandstell RoadSpittalTD15 1RESaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 3pmSuitable for children: Yes JThis Grade II listed building was built in 1735 and will undergo a full external and internal restoration to turn it into a heritage museum depicting both the local salmon and herring fishing industries while preserving much of the Shiel. To find out more visit: www.spittalisgreat.co.uk

Coxon's LaneTD15 1DASaturday 8th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JBerwick is the only British town to be defended by bastioned fortifications which represented the most advanced technology of the Elizabethan period, a time when England faced a very strong threat from Scotland. Here it is possible to enter the eastern flanker and really get a feel for how the walls were defended by short-range artillery.

Sandstell Fishing Shiel

Cumberland Bastion


Berwick Castle Tour

The Tower Tour

Event Type: Guided tour



The Riverside near the Railway StationFriday 7th: Tour 10am & 12pmSuitable for children: NoOne of the most important fortresses of the Anglo-Scottish wars, Berwick Castle was probably built by King David of Scotland circa 1124.Find out about this forgotten Jacobean palace. Meet at the top of station approach, Railway Street.Please pre-book via Berwick TIC tel: 01670 622155 or email: [email protected]

Ness Gate Pier RoadTD15 1HSSunday 9th: Tours 10am & 11.30amSuitable for children: No500 years in 500 yards! Discover the secrets of Berwick’s medieval walls on this short-distance guided tour. Includes entry to Coxon’s Tower and New Tower. Meet at Ness Gate above Pier Road.Please pre-book via Berwick TIC tel: 01670 622155 or email: [email protected]

TD15 1EBSunday 9th: Tours 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JPossibly dating from the 18th century, this building is under major renovation. In the process of stripping away modern “improvements” a host of interesting features have been discovered. Berwick's first photographers, the Totheric brothers, ran their business from here in the 1850s – 1870s.Please pre-book via Berwick Tourist Information Centre on 01670 622155 or email: [email protected]

1 Wallace Green


Main Guard

The Masonic Hall

The Old Gaol


Event Type:

Property opening


Palace Street

TD15 1HN

Saturday 8th: 10am – 4pm & Sunday 9th: 11am – 5pm


Formerly a guard house for the town this building was built in 1743, dismantled in 1815 and rebuilt in its present position. Current exhibitions are “The Story of a Border Town” and “Diamond and Gold – Royal Celebrations in Berwick”.

To find out more visit www.berwickcivicsociety.org

Church Street

TD15 1ET

Saturday 8th:

10am – 4pm

Suitable for children:

Yes J

Berwick Freemasonry

has enjoyed a presence

in the town since 1773

and the present site was bought in June 1872

for £95. Memorabilia within the exquisite furnishings of the temple includes chairs, snuffboxes, banners and a gavel reputedly from the time of the Spanish Armada.

Wallace Green

TD15 1ED

Saturday 8th: Tour every half hour from 10.30am – 1.30pm


Built by the Town Council, from the mid 1840s until 1878 this building operated as a gaol. From 1878 it was used as a court house/police station until c. 1890. Following alterations and the addition of a stable block, the building has held administrative offices for the council since 1892.


Bank Hill Icehouse

Berwick Watchtower

The Gunpowder Magazine




Bank HillTD15 1APSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JIcehouses were in use until the mid 1930s and were used to

store ice cut from local ponds during winter months or, during

mild winters, imported from Scandinavia. The export of salmon

to London was a huge and profitable trade for Berwick. Built

around 1786 – 1799, this icehouse was used as an air raid

shelter in WWII. The brick walls at the rear of the chamber are a

grim reminder of this period.

West EndTweedmouthTD15 2HESunday 9th: 11am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JNow a private house, this commanding building was built in 1848

as a Presbyterian Church. Over the years it has had various

owners and occupants, including the Co-operative Society and at

one point soldiers were billeted here. The present owner Kate

Stephenson has reinstated the original large open space within

the building and a major programme of art shows is planned for

2013. The official opening of The Watchtower is due to take place

on 8th September.

Berwick Ramparts near RavensdowneTD15 1HXSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JBuilt of local sandstone and surrounded by a high wall, this

purpose-built ammunition store was constructed in 1749 to

provide safe storage of explosives required by the military

garrison at the Barracks, a few hundred yards away.


Blyth

Blyth Battery

St Mary the Virgin, Horton

Event Type: Military exhibition



NE24 3PQFriday 7th – Sunday 9th:11am – 4pmSuitable for children:Yes JWWI and WWII battery buildings including one of the only remaining battery observation posts from WWI. Military vehicles, George Formby imitator. Tours available.To find out more visit: www.blythbattery.org.uk email: [email protected]

NE24 4HHSaturday 8th: 10am – 4pmSuitable for children: NoVictorian church built on Saxon foundations. A short written history of the church and parish is available.

Open Learning CentreThe Blyth School Community CollegeChase Farm NE24 4JPThursday 6th: 10am – 12pm Suitable for children: Yes JThis heritage coffee morning at the Open Learning Centre offers the opportunity to view photographic displays, a DVD film of old Blyth and the Bates Colliery banner.To find out more visit: www.theblythschool.co.uk

Heritage Coffee Morning


Branxton

Flodden Battlefield Walks

Vallum - Artisans on the Wall

Event Type: Guided walk



Flodden MonumentTD12 4SNThursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 2pmSuitable for children: NoConducted walks over the Battle of Flodden Trail lead by local historian and Flodden researcher. This covers a 2 mile grass track across the hilly ground where the Battle took place in 1513. Meet at the Flodden Monument car park, just to the west of Branxton village.To find out more visit: www.flodden.net

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 2pmSuitable for children: NoWalks last approximately 1.5 hours. Meet in the village car park, south side of bridge over the River Tyne.Please pre-book via Corbridge TIC or tel: 01434 632815

Vallum Artisans on the WallEast WallhousesMilitary RoadNE18 0LLSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th:11am – 3pm Suitable for children: Yes JVallum is situated on Hadrian's Wall at Milecastle 18 and has a wonderful, clear profile of a Vallum as you enter the site. Usually used to graze livestock, a steward will be on hand to talk about the purpose of a Vallum and how it contributed to a soldier's life on the wall. To find out more visit: www.vallumfarm.co.uk

Corbridge area

Guided Walks around Historic Corbridge


Dilston Physic GardenEvent Type: Open garden



NE45 5QZSunday 9th: 1pm – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JEnjoy the unique herb garden and learn all about the powerof plants. Discover over 800 medicinal flora, with display signboards on historical and modern uses. Volunteers on hand to answer all your questions with guided tours also available for £2.

Church Street NE23 6QQFriday 7th & Saturday 8th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: NoBuilt in 1868 this grade II listed church is said to be adapted from a John Dobson design. 'Cramlington Then and Now' photographic exhibition also on display.

HallgateNE46 1XDSaturday 8th: 11am – 3pmSuitable for children: Yes JView Hexham Moothall and an exhibition of Medieval Hexham. Pick up a town walk and explore the remains of Medieval Hexham.

Cramlington

Hexham

St Nicholas’ Church, Cramlington

Moothall and Medieval Hexham


Hexham Abbey,Tours of the Old Court

Forum Cinema, Hexham



NE46 3NBThursday 6th – Sunday 9th: Tours 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pmSuitable for children: NoThis year we will be offering guided tours of the Old Court House. The visit will offer a chance to see this rarely opened room before it is due to be restored to its previous glory as part of the Hexham Abbey Project. Hexham Abbey will also be open to visitors as usual. Originally a Benedictine abbey and then an Augustinian priory this has been a place of Christian worship since AD 674, including Wilfred's famous 7th century Saxon crypt and night stairs.Please pre-book by calling Hexham Tourist Information Centre on 01434 652220. To find out more visit: www.hexhamabbey.org.uk

Market Place NE46 1XFSaturday 8th: 11.30am – 4pm & Sunday 9th:2pm – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes J Children over8 must be accompaniedby an adult.The 1937 purpose-built cinema now forms a 200 seat cinema. The projection room houses the 35mm projector and a brand new digital projector. Small tours and groups will be allowed to visit the projection room. Please pre-book via Hexham Tourist Information Centre on 01434 652220. To find out more visit: www.forumhexham.co.uk or www.hexhamcommunity.net


Medieval Hexham Self-Guided Tour

Secret Hexham

The Hearth

Event Type: Self-guided tour

Event Type: Self-guided tour

Event Type: Propertyopening and tour

NE46 1QEThursday 6th – Saturday 8th: 9.30am – 5pm, Sunday 9th: 11am – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JPick up a self-guided tour leaflet from Hexham TIC and discover Hexham’s medieval roots.

Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 9am – 7pmSuitable for children: Yes JPictorial self-guided tour around the historic centre of Hexham, picking out hidden features of the town. Leaflet available from the Old Gaol, Hexham Library and TIC, or downloadable from the website. To find out more visit: www.hexhamhistorian.org

Main RoadNE15 0NTSaturday 8th &Sunday 9th:2pm – 5pmSuitable for children:Yes JThis Grade ll listed building dates from the 17th century. Restoration work completed in 2004 converted the building to a community arts centre and coffee shop. Part of the complex includes Horsley Village Church which celebrates 350 years of worship and will provide visitors with a historic tour, including the secretive worship by an outcast preacher in the attic and a tour of the artists’ studios. Visitors can enjoy refreshments in the cafe and purchase art on display. Please pre-book for the historical talk on Saturday 8th at 12.30pm, email: [email protected] find out more visit: www.thehearth.co.uk

Horsley


Kielder

Morpeth area

Kielder Observatory

Mayor’s Parlour: Meet the Mayor



NE48 1ERSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JKielder Observatory will open its doors (unusually) in the daytime! Come and see the fantastic building with itsbreath-taking views, and use the solar telescope to stare safely at the sun, with its prominences and swirling sunspots. Expert astronomers will be on hand to help answer your questions and show you around. To find out more visit: www.kielderobservatory.org

Morpeth Town HallNE61 1LZThursday 6th: 5pm – 7pm Suitable for children: Yes JCome and visit the historic Council Chamber and Mayor's Parlour. An opportunity to meet the Mayor and see the town's treasures. To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

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Meet Morpeth’s Time Team!

Mitford Church

Morpeth’s Town Treasures




The ChantryBridge StreetNE61 1PDSaturday 8th: 2pm – 4.30pm Suitable for children: Yes JMeet local archaeologists Liz Young and Barry Mead who will entertain you with stories from their digging experiences. Also a chance to see and handle a range of historic objects courtesy of Morpeth Antiquarian Society. Have you got something old and ancient that needs identifying? Then why don’t you bring it along and we will see if they can help.To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

NE61 3PZSaturday 8th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: NoA lovely Northumbrian church with a 12th century bell on display, believed to be the oldest in Britain. Plus medieval grave covers.To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

Morpeth Town Hall NE61 1LZThursday 6th: 2pm – 5pm Suitable for children: NoCome and visit the Mayor’s parlour and Council Chambers in the civic suite and see displays of Morpeth's Treasures, some hundreds of years old. Usually not open to the public. To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net


Spinning a Yarn:St George’s United Reformed Church

Sporting Morpeth Exhibition, Town Hall

Art Workshops at the Chantry

Matmaking Demonstrations: Woodhorn Matters



Event Type: Crafts and family fun

Event Type: Have a go crafts

NE61 1PDSaturday 8th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JThis beautiful Victorian church will be open to the public. Spinning demonstrations: 10am - 1pm. To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

Market PlaceNE61 1LZThursday 6th & Friday 7th: 10am – 4.30pmSuitable for children: Yes JAn exhibition celebrating Morpeth's sporting heroes and heroines, including displays on the Morpeth Olympic Games 1870-1958.To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

NE61 1PJSaturday 8th: 10am – 1pmSuitable for children: Yes JA chance to make costumes representing local craft guilds with Elaine Porter. A fun activity for all the family. Pre booking essential, please ring Elaine on 07941 443296.To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

Morpeth Methodist ChurchHoward TerraceNE61 1HHSunday 9th: 12pm – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JEnjoy a demonstration of traditional 'hooky' and 'proggy' mat making. Plus a small exhibition of work completed by members of the group. 'Have a Go' supervised mat frame for visitors of all ages to try the craft.To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net


Tommy’s Field: Allotments and the Community

Bothal Castle

St Andrew’s Church, Bothal

Event type: Guided talk



Opposite St George’s Hospital Sunday 9th: 10am – 2pm Suitable for children: Yes JFind out more about the delights of "growing your own" and self-sufficiency when you meet some of the plot holders. Also discover who Tommy actually was!To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

NE61 6SLSunday 9th: 11am – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JInformal guided tours with archaeologist Barry Mead of the grounds of one of Northumberland's hidden gems. Please note there is no access into the castle building itself.To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

NE61 6SWThursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 11am – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JBeautiful church with the finest collection of medieval stained glass in Northumberland. Local crafts for sale. Some guided tours at selected points.Tours of the grounds of nearby Bothal Castle available on Sunday 9th. To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net


Wallington

Morpeth Castle Gatehouse



NE61 4ARSaturday 8th: 10am – 5pmSuitable for children: Yes JHome to generations of the unconventional Treveylan family, this is an impressive, yet friendly house within an informal landscape of lawns, lakes, woodland, parkland and farmland. Beautiful walled garden.To find out more visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/wallington

NE61 2PPSunday 9th: 10am – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JA rare opportunity to see inside the Old Gatehouse of Morpeth Castle, Carlisle Park. Built in approx. 1300. Also, traditional Northumbrian music will be played by members of Fligarishon at certain times between11am - 2pm.To find out more visit www.gmdt.net


Bowls! An Exhibition about the History of Bowling in Morpeth

Busman’s Holiday: A Coach Tour of the Morpeth District

Collingwood House

Event Type: Sports/Leisure exhibition

Event Type: Coach tour


NE61 1LWSaturday 8th: 10.30am 4pm & Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: NoBowling competition Saturday, 10am - 4pm spectators very welcome. Sunday offers an exhibition in the Bowls Pavilion on the history of bowling in Morpeth. A chance to combine a stroll through this lovely park with an opportunity to discover some more unusual heritage! To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

Morpeth Bus Station - Bay ASanderson ArcadeNE61 1PBSunday 9th: 10.30am – 1pm Suitable for children: Yes JCoach tour of Morpeth/Longhirst/Widdrington/Cresswell with local historian Neil Taylor. Includes a stopover at Longhirst Hall and ice cream break in Cresswell. You will be amazed at how much heritage there is on your doorstep.Please pre-book via the GMDT office on 01670 503866. For more information contact tour guide, Neil Taylor, on 01670 860213.

OldgateNE61 1QFThursday 6th: 2pm – 5pm Suitable for children: Yes JA rare opportunity to see insidethe home of Admiral Lord Collingwood.Local Author Andy Griffin will be on hand to tell you about the 'Hero of Trafalgar'. Please note there is only access to the main room with viewings every half hour. Pre-booking essential on 01670 503866.

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From Past to the

Present -

Newgate Street

and Oldgate

Church of St James the Great, Morpeth

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Morpeth




Thursday 6th

Sunday 9th:

9am – 5pm

Suitable for children:

Yes J

A photographic exhibition

in shop windows along both streets. The displays will show

shops in the old days and what they used to sell.

To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

Copper Chare

NE61 1BP

Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 10.30am – 4pm


This Victorian church founded in 1844 has many notable features

including impressive apse paintings and Minton tiled flooring.

Information leaflets will be available. Guide books will be available

to purchase.


St Mary’s Field

NE61 2QT

Thursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 10.30am – 4pm


The oldest church in the parish and one of the best preserved

medieval churches in Northumberland. The grave of the

suffragette Emily Wilding Davison is located in the churchyard as

well as those of other notable Morpethians such as painter

Joseph Crawhall and William Woodman.


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Heritage Talk: Newminster Abbey

Heritage Walk: Lynemouth and Ellington

Heritage Walk: Wallington to Little Harle Tower




Morpeth Library NE61 1TAThursday 6th: 2pm 3.30pm Suitable for children: Yes JAn illustrated talk by local archaeologist Barry Mead. Discover the glories of this amazing abbey and what it looked like before Henry VIII got upset and pulled it down. Plus a handling session of artefacts excavated in the 1960's courtesy of Morpeth Antiquarian Society.

Meet outside Lynemouth Resource CentreNE61 5YJThursday 6th: 10am – 12.30pmSuitable for children: NoA guided walk with local historian and author Neil Taylor. Neil will reveal the mining and other heritage of this less well known part of Northumberland. Walk includes a visit to the Ellington Colliery memorial which was the last deep pit in the North East to close in 2005.For more information contact Neil Taylor on 01670 860213.

Wallington HallCamboNE61 4ARSuitable for children: NoThursday 6th: 1pm – 4pm Walk lasts approx. 6.5 miles and starts at the field car park at Wallington Hall. It goes via Broom and a visit to the private Little Harle Tower to re-enter Wallington Park with a final optional tea/scone stop at theNT café.For more information contact David Barker on 01670 515351.

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Netherton

Newbiggin by the Sea

Biddlestone RC Chapel

St Bartholomew’s Church, Newbiggin by the Sea




NethertonNE65 7DTSaturday 8th: 10am – 4pmSuitable for children: NoRepaired and constructed by the Selby family of Biddlestone Hall, the Chapel is furnished in mid-Victorian gothic revival manner and contains stained glass dating from 1862 and displaying Selby heraldry.To find out more visit: www.hct.org.uk

NE64 6DRThursday 6th, Friday 7th & Sun 9th: 1pm – 4pm,Saturday 8th: 10am – 4pmSuitable for children: Yes JBeautiful church in dramatic location overlooking the North Sea. Church trails and children’s activities.

Church PointNE64 6DBThursday 6th – Sunday 9th: 10am – 5pmSuitable for children: Yes JThis year the Newbiggin Maritime Centre comes to life for the Heritage Open Days with craft demonstrations, stalls, talks and an extra special cameo from the Mary Joicey herself. So why not come down and help us celebrate the rich history and heritage of Newbiggin by the Sea.To find out more visit: www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org.uk

Newbiggin Maritime Centre


Ponteland

Kirkley Hall –

A History of

Kirkley Hall

Holy Saviour Church, Milbourne

Railway and Archive Film Screening

Event Type:

Property opening


Event Type: Film showing

NE20 0AQ

Thursday 6th:

10am – 11.30am

& 1pm – 2.30pm

Suitable for

children: No

Behind the scenes look at this 17th century, Grade II listed

building set in beautiful grounds and gardens.

Please pre-book: tel: 01670 841235

To find out more visit: www.kirkleyhall.co.uk

Ponteland

NE20 0EE

Saturday 8th: 10am – 4pm, Sunday 9th: 12pm – 4pm


Victorian church containing a photographic exhibition of beautiful

Northumbrian churches.

To find out more visit: www.pontelandstmary.co.uk

St Mary’s Church Hall

Ponteland

NE20 9PZ

Saturday 8th: 3pm & 7.30pm

Suitable for children: No

Films of Scotland from the 1950s and 1960s including journeys

out to Mallaig and the Kyle of Lochalsh.



St Mary’s Church, PontelandEvent Type: Property opening


NE20 9UH

Thursday 6th & Friday 7th: 9am – 4pm,

Saturday 8th: 9am – 12.30pm & 2.30pm – 4pm,

Sunday 9th: 11am – 4pm


14th century church with some older work and fascinating monuments. Display of the Authorised Version, the Book of Common Prayer and Royal connections of the parish.


58 Front StreetNE42 5AAThursday 6th: 9am – 6pm, Friday 7th: 9am – 5pm,Saturday 8th: 9.30am – 1pmSuitable for children: Yes JModern community building using the principles of low carbon design, utilising heat pump technology for heating, hot water by thermal solar panels and on-site generation of electricity via photovoltaic, this modern, contemporary designed building which opened in April 2012 is planned around a central atrium and has a light, airy feel.For large numbers, please pre-book on 01661 839470 oremail: [email protected]

Prudhoe

Spetchells Centre

“Heritage Open Days encourages local people todiscover the history they have on their doorstep,” Lloyd Grossman, Patron of Heritage Open Days.


Rothbury

Cragside

The ElsdonMurder Walk



NE65 7PXSaturday 8th: 10am – 5pmSuitable for children: Yes JHome of Lord Armstrong, Victorian inventor and landscape genius. First house in theworld to be lit byhydro-electricity. Huge rock gardenslead down to the iron bridge and the formal gardens.To find out more visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside

Friday 7th:11am – 2.30pmSuitable for children: NoThe 5 mile walk starts at Winter’s Gibbet on the minor road from Cambo to Elsdon and takes in many of Elsdon’s heritage sites. A visit to the Raw, the site of the murder, will end the walk. Remember to pack your picnic lunch! For further information please contact David Barker01670 515351. To find out more visit: www.gmdt.net

Photo supplied courtesy of Mario Czekirda and visitnorthumberland.com


Seahouses

St Cuthbert's HouseEvent Type: Property opening


Main StreetNorth SunderlandSeahousesNE68 7UBSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 12pm – 5pmSuitable for children: NoSt Cuthbert's House is an imposing former Presbyterian church, built in 1810, which has been beautifully and imaginatively restored. Many of the original features have been incorporated into the restoration, including the pulpit, which now forms a lovely viewing gallery overlooking the spectacular guest lounge.A new book chronicling the building's history has recently been published, and will be available to browse. There will also be lots of film showing, of the restoration and building project as it unfolded. To find out more visit: www.stcuthbertshouse.com

New Hartley NE25 0RPSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pmSuitable for children: NoExhibition in the Memorial Hall to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1862 Hester Pit Disaster, in its day the worst mining disaster in Britain’s history. Includes memorabilia and banners. To find out more visit: www.seatonvalley.org.uk

Seaton Delaval

Hester Pit Disaster Exhibition


Seaton Delaval HallEvent Type: Property opening


The Avenue, Seaton Sluice NE26 4QRSaturday 8th: 11am – 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)Suitable for children: Yes JBuilt in the early 1700's, the Hall is a masterpiece of English Baroque with formal gardens designed by James Russell. “Group Hug,” a dance performance by choreographer Roberta Jean will also take place.To find out more visit:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/seaton-delaval-hall

3 Rocky Island NE26 4RBFriday 7th – Sunday 9th: 10am – 4pm Suitable for children: Yes JGrade II listed 1880 Volunteer Life Saving Company Muster room with integral observation tower. View our collection of rocket apparatus, historic photographs and interpretation panels. Spectacular views out over cliffs and sea. Screen shows architecture of the village over the last century.

Seaton Sluice

Watch House Museum


Stocksfield

Wark

Wylam

Cherryburn

George Stephenson’sBirthplace Cottage



Event Type: Propertyopening and exhibition

NE43 7DDSaturday 8th: 11am – 5pm, Sunday 9th: 11am – 5pmSuitable for children: Yes JBirthplace of Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), Northumberland’s greatest artist, wood engraver and naturalist. Exhibition on Bewick’s life and work at the nearby 19th century farmhouse.www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Main Street, WarkNE48 3LGSunday 9th: 10.30am – 3pm Suitable for children: NoWark Mechanics Institute and Town Hall is a newly refurbished Grade II listed Town Hall. The extensive Victorian library of about 3000 Victorian books has been restored and catalogued, many of local interest. Local historic photographs and artifacts will also be on display.

NE41 8BPSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th: 11am – 5pmSuitable for children: NoCottage built circa 1760 and birthplace of George Stephenson, the great rail pioneer, in 1781. Furnishings reflect George’s birth year when his whole family lived in one room. Live interpretation.www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Wark Mechanics Institute and Town Hall - Victorian Library


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Allendale

Haltwhistle

Bellingham

Kielder

Amble

Newbigginby the Sea

Alnmouth

Rothbury

Wooler

Blyth

Belsay

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Otterburn

Seahouses

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RoadEasy access from the A1/A1(M) and the A69.

RailFor information about train times and fares contact National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950.Stations are located at Alnmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Corbridge, Cramlington, Hexham, Morpeth and Newcastle.

BusFor information about bus times and fares contactTravel Line: 0871 200 2233 or Northumberland County Council public transport enquiries: 01670 533128.

Berwick

Corbridge


nHeritage Open Days is England's contribution to European Heritage Days, taking place across 50 countries. Other events in the UK are Doors Open Days in Scotland (www.doorsopendays.org.uk); Open Doors Days in Wales (www.civictrustwales.org); European Heritage Days in Northern Ireland (www.ehsni.gov.uk); Open House London (www.open-city.org.uk).

nHeritage Open Days is run locally by a large range of organisations (including civic societies, heritage organisations, and local councils), community champions and thousands of volunteers.

nOn a national level, Heritage Open Days is co-ordinated and promoted by the Heritage Open Days National Partnership. The Partnership brings together Europe's largest conservation and heritage charity in the form of the National Trust (www.nationaltrust.org.uk), the most extensive network of local community based heritage organisations through Civic Voice (www.civicvoice.org.uk) and expertise from the leading coalition of national voluntary heritage organisations in The Heritage Alliance (www.theheritagealliance.org.uk).

The Heritage Open Days National Partnership


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