Tynedale's annual Boxing Day hunts

Newcastle and District Beagles at Stamfordham village green in 2018 (Image: VERITY JOHNSON PHOTOGRAPHY)

Tynedale Hunt – pronounced Tindle to reflect the original spelling of the district at the time the hunt was created – meet in different areas of Northumberland to continue the tradition every year.

Crowds cheering the hunters in the annual even (Image: Verity Johnson Photography)

The hunt, which was formed in 1839 and is based at kennels on Stagshaw bank, continues to be popular despite the fox hunting ban in 2005, and its activities conform to the law through trail hunts.

Riders and hounds gather in Corbridge Market Place for the Boxing Day meet in 2015 (Image: Verity Johnson Photography)

The group remains committed to safeguarding the traditions of hunting and the hounds.

The Riders leave Corbridge, lead by Jordan Johnson, David Johnson (Tynedale Hunt Field Master) Venetia Johnson and Lisa Foster in 2016 (Image: Verity Johnson Photography)

Thousands of residents each year are always out in force to see the hunt off, as they also enjoy mulled wine and mince pies. 

Young Ruain Pattinson from Bellingham gives one of the Tynedale Hounds a big hug in 2016 (Image: Verity Johnson.)

Riders and hounds also met with the public before riding off down Hill Street, on a trail hunt through the surrounding countryside.

Families and smaller riders join in the parade before the hunt in 2021 (Image: Verity Johnson Photography)

Tynedale Hunt Boxing Day Meet 2022 (Image: Verity Johnson Photography)