Here at the Hexham Courant, we decided to take a trip down memory lane of which celebrity or show visited or filmed in Tynedale over the last ten years.

First of is in 2013 where youngsters from Tynedale appeared on the small screen as part of a nature show on children's television channel CBeebies.

Orginally from Cornwall, Ben Faulks, also known as 'Mr Bloom', will be urged children to pull on their wellies and pick up a trowel. He was spotted filming in Brockbushes Farm Shop and Tea Rooms near Corbridge.

Hexham Courant: YOUNGSTERS from Tynedale will appeared on the small screen as part of a nature show on children's television channel CBeebies.YOUNGSTERS from Tynedale will appeared on the small screen as part of a nature show on children's television channel CBeebies. (Image: NQ)

Then in 2015 Beowulf was spotted being filmed in and around Northumberland and County Durham. Eagled-eyed residents spotted the camera crews camping in Slaley.

Hexham Courant: Beowulf filmed in Slaley in 2015Beowulf filmed in Slaley in 2015 (Image: NQ)In 2016 Children in Need appeal was filmed from Prudhoe Castle

Hexham Courant: Before the evening event got under way Pudsey padded down to Prudhoe West First School for a special charity challenge

Hexham Courant: Before the evening event got under way Pudsey padded down to Prudhoe West First School for a special charity challengeBefore the evening event got under way Pudsey padded down to Prudhoe West First School for a special charity challenge (Image: NQ)

In November 2017, Benidorm actor and comedian Johnny Vegas was spotted outside Langley Village Hall on Tuesday.Hexham Courant: Johnny Vegas visited Hexham in 2015Johnny Vegas visited Hexham in 2015 (Image: NQ)

The hall was being used as a base for a film crew. It is understood Pirates of the Caribbean actor, Mackenzie Crook was also involved.Hexham Courant: Johnny Vegas photographed outside Langley Village Hall.Johnny Vegas photographed outside Langley Village Hall. (Image: NQ)

It was said at the time that cones had blocked part of the road outside Langley Village Hall during the filming with the famous actor.

Hexham Courant: Cones blocked part of the road outside Langley Village Hall during the filming with Johnny Vegas.Cones blocked part of the road outside Langley Village Hall during the filming with Johnny Vegas. (Image: NQ) 

Last year a crew from ITV's This Morning visited Northumberland National Park for a new feature titled Stepping into Spring.

The new feature shows presenter Julia Bradbury visiting some of Britain's most beautiful walks.

Hexham Courant: Julia Bradbury at Sycamore GapJulia Bradbury at Sycamore Gap (Image: ITV)The National Trust's Sycamore Gap was also featured. A filming location in the 1991 film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves', the tree was said to be one of the most photographed in the world.

Finally, this year was Matt Baker, to film with a  crew for 'Farm Of a Lifetime' at Hexham Marketplace on March 11.

The programme follows seven applicants in their bid to take on the tenancy of a Northumberland farm.

Hexham Courant: Matt Baker and film crews for 'Farm Of a Lifetime' visited Hexham Marketplace on March 11 2023Matt Baker and film crews for 'Farm Of a Lifetime' visited Hexham Marketplace on March 11 2023 (Image: Indy Hexham)The tenancy of Gallows Hill Farm on the National Trust's Wallington estate, comprised of 137ha of land and a Grade II listed farmhouse, was available for the first time in over 30 years and offers an opportunity for a new tenant to develop a high nature status farm.