Visit a ‘pop-up planetarium’ in Allendale Village Hall, near Hexham, on Monday 23rd October, for a fabulous journey through the universe. You’ll tour our solar system before heading through the Milky Way to other galaxies. Admission is free and showings (lasting 45 minutes) start at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Bring your telescopes, cameras […]

Close House at Heddon-on-the-wall is the venue for this year’s British Masters Golf Tournament, which takes place from Thursday 28th September to Sunday 1st October. It will be hosted by Lee Westwood, Close House’s attached tour professional, who originally opened the Colt Course in 2011 as the world’s number one golfer. First held in 1946, […]

It’s Back – Our Luxury Log Cabin Giveaway We have relaunched our competition and this time it’s a Luxury Log Cabin giveaway. Enter to WIN a weekend in one of our stunning Luxury Log Cabins.  It’s for the weekend of 8th December, staying 2 nights for four guests.  It includes your personal hot tub, and […]

Fascinated by astronomy? Experience an unforgettable night on Sunday 24th September under the starry skies of Kielder and the largest expanse of protected dark skies in Europe – the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. ‘Night Sky Safari’ sessions at Kielder Observatory are geared towards maximising observing time through the telescopes. If you own your own […]

It’s back and better than ever! The North East Dog Festival promises a doggy extravaganza like you’ve never seen before. With everything from top class main ring displays, have-a-go activities to try, lots of shopping and great competitions, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone. The venue – Kirkley Hall, Ponteland – provides woodland […]

This year’s Tour of Britain cycling race comes to beautiful Kielder Water and Forest Park in Northumberland on Monday 4th September. Be at Kielder Dam for 10.15am to watch 120 professional riders set off on stage two of the race. Prior to this, there will be a weekend of special events at Kielder, including an […]