HERE are 10 ideas to keep you entertained over the weekend, from enjoying festival vibes at Alnwick Castle, getting involved in live poetry, or relaxing in nature. 

1. Mighty Dub Fest

When?

Friday, June 17 until Sunday, June 19

Where?

Near Alnwick Castle, Mighty Dub Fest

Enjoy a three-day Volkswagen festival with family entertainment, trade stands, live music and bars. On Saturday night at 10pm there will be a showing of the classic hit  'Grease' in front of Alnwick Castle.

2. Tynedale Beer and Cider Festival  

When?

Friday, June 17 until Sunday, June 19 

Where?

Tynedale Rugby Club, Corbridge

With beer, cider, wine, food, and music, there's plenty to enjoy at one of the North East's biggest beer and cider festivals. All profits go to nominated charities.

3. #30DaysWild - Big Wild Weekend

When?

Saturday, June 18

Where?

Northumberlandia, Cramlington

Bringing people closer to nature where they live, find out how you can take small actions that can have a big impact. Join for a range of sessions, including outdoor yoga, mindfulness, and music in nature.

4. Hexham Middle School Jubilee Jamboree

When?

Saturday, June 11

Where?

Hexham Middle School

The HMS Summer Jubilee Jamboree is taking place from 12pm until 3pm. There are raffle prizes to win, cream teas, a Tower of London tombola, a barbecue and much more.

5. StoryLand Family Festival

When?

Friday, June 17

Where?

Hexham

Brought to you by Queen's Hall Arts and Hexham Book Festival, StoryLand welcomes readers, dreamers and believers for a fun-filled family festival in Hexham - expect storytelling, circus, comedy, draw-alongs, puppets, bubble shows, and summer festival vibes.

6. Hexham Bandstand Sessions

When?

Sunday, June 19, 12pm

Where?

Hexham Bandstand

Bring a chair and a picnic to enjoy in the sunshine with live music.

7. Words on the Wall

When?

Saturday, June 18

Where?

The County Hotel

The poetry and spoken word event returns with a line up of poets at the hotel, with headline guests Sarah Wimbush, Judi Sutherland, and door-to-door poet, Rowan McCabe. There is also a chance to get directly involved with the open mic.

8. Ed Balls

When?

Saturday, June 18

Where?

Queen's Hall Arts Centre

Ed reflects on his life through recipes, from his grandma's shepherd's pie, to his first trip to a restaurant in the 1970's, from the inner workings of Westminster to the pressures of parenting. 

9. Hike Hadrian's Wall

When? 

Sunday, June 19

Where?

Once Brewed

Explore the wild countryside of the Pennines in Northumberland, visit several museums including Vindolanda or Housesteads Fort, and finally take a well-earned break at the Twice Brewed Inn.

10. The Road Dance

When?

Sunday, June 19

Where?

The Forum Cinema

A young girl lives in the Outer Hebrides just before WWI. Her life takes a dramatic change when a tragedy befalls her.