Find out what's going on around Northumberland this weekend, from celebrating Burns Night to the 1,900th anniversary of Hadrian's Wall.
1. Northumberland County Zoo
Where? Felton, Morpeth
When? Saturday, January 22
The Zoo will reopen on Monday, January 17 after closing for winter. Visit the snow leopards, donkeys, or lemurs before heading to Bear Falls Cafe for refreshments.
2. Traditional Burns Supper
Where? The Craster Arms, Beadnell
When? Saturday, January 22
Celebrate Burns Night with traditional live entertainment from Andy Grant and the Northumberland Scottish Pipes and Drums, a wee dram to toast the haggis, and a delicious menu to commemorate Robbie Burns. Tickets are £35 per head.
3. Live music at The Golden Lion
Where? The Golden Lion, Corbridge
When? Sunday, January 23
Joe Devanney will be performing live at The Golden Lion, which has an energetic atmosphere and serves home-cooked food from 12pm until 9pm.
4. Willowburn Sports and Leisure Centre
Where? Alnwick
When? Friday, January 21
New to the centre this year is the exciting GO WILD in the rainforest softplay area. The bouldering wall is suitable for all children over five years and is a fun way to get active.
5. Hay Farm Heavy Horse Centre
Where? Cornhill-on-Tweed
When? Sunday, January 23
Come face to face with the beautiful gentle giants Clydesdale horses, and other rare breeds of sheep and pigs at the centre.
6. Pedal Power Cycling Hire
Where? Amble
When? Sunday, January 23
Get out and about on any kind of bike you could imagine, including tandem bikes, E-Bikes, or mountain bikes. Pedal Power can deliver the bike to your holiday home or hotel.
7. Beamish Museum
Where? Beamish, County Durham
When? Saturday, January 22
Pay a visit to the 1950's Town, which has opened the Welfare Hall and Community Centre and has exhibitions of the beginnings of the NHS. Other exhibitions in the 1950's Town, such as John's Cafe, will be opening soon.
8. Solway Coast: Stories from 1900
Where? Bowness-on-Solway, Solway Coast, Cumbria
When? Saturday, January 22
Live performances, talks, and videos bring life to 1,900 years of history to celebrate the anniversary of the construction of Hadrian's Wall. There will be Roman, Viking and Norman living history displays.
9. Sunday dinner at the Blackbird Pub
Where? The Blackbird, Ponteland
When? Sunday, January 23
Having just been shortlisted for Pub of The Year at the North East Tourism Awards 2022, why not pay a visit and see why? Their traditional Sunday lunches include more adventurous options, such as sea bream, for those fancying something different to try.
10. Obscurum - Lux
Where? Segedunum Roman Fort
When? Saturday, January 22
An art installation which explores the Roman Fort of Segedunum in a different light. Explore how different rooms would have looked by candelight, or see the soldier barracks by the light of campfire. Light and colour illustrate the roles of various areas.
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