With the last Bank Holiday three-day weekend approaching, we thought of a few ways to help you enjoy every last minute.

Check out what is happening around Hexham and District areas.

Today

  • Bellingham Show -

The Guardian called it one of the best UK country shows in the UK. The article said: "This festival in the village of Bellingham, on the edge of Northumberland national park and half an hour from popular Hexham, is celebrated in Philip Larkin’s 1973 poem Show Saturday.

"It still features the dogs, ponies and sheep mentioned by Larkin, his beer marquee (which is now called the Reivers Return), the “long high tent of growing and making” and his Cumberland wrestling event. Other longstanding traditions include the Northumbrian piping competition and the fell race, while more novel attractions include the Biking Vikings, a group of motorcycle-riding, stilt-walking, pipe- and drum-playing charity Vikings. As Larkin said of the show, “Let it always be there.”

  • Clash of Romans at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall

 26 - Mon 28 August 2023 

10am - 5pm

Watch the Roman Empire’s finest soldiers compete in an intense show of strength and skill.

Two teams will throw spears, take aim on the archery field and clash with swords and shields. Pick a side and cheer them on – but remember, only one will emerge victorious.

Explore the living history camp and meet the Romans to find out more about life in the empire. Share the fun with your little legionaries – they’ll get the chance to try on a soldier’s armour and join in with battle drills.

Book here

 

  • Hexham Pagan Moot​

Meeting on the Last Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at the Wheatsheaf, St. Helens Street, Corbridge, Northumberland .

Everyone is welcome to join. For more information you can email us at: PaganMoot.Hexham@gmail.com or we have a facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthumbriaPagans/

 

  • Hexham Library Lego Club at the Queen's Hall

14:30 - 16:30 

Take part in weekly challenges or simply do your own thing at this FREE drop-in session, every Saturday afternoon at Hexham Library. No need to book - just turn up and join in. This is an unsupervised, family activity - all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • Stocksfield Festival-

The much-loved Stocksfield Festival will return on Saturday, August 26 after a four-year absence.

The event will take place from 11am to 4 pm and will be placed at the playing fields beside Stocksfield Cricket Club.

On the day, there will be plenty of activities for every age including scrambling up, sliding down, jumping high on a climbing wall, pirate ship bouncy slide, and bungee trampoline.

 

​Sunday (August 27)

  • Band Stand Sessions

The last Hexham Bandstand Sessions of this year is taking place this Sunday.

Enjoy free music at the Bandstand 12-2pm

  • Afternoon Tea August Bank Holiday at The Garden Station, Langley near Hexham

    Sunday 27th & Monday 28th August Bank Holiday Afternoon Tea.
    Indoor or outdoor seating.
    £20 per head.
    Add £6 for a glass of fizz if you fancy.
    BOOKING ESSENTIAL
    Phone Jill to book on: 07506772852
    oremail: welcome@thegardenstation.co.uk

Monday (August 28)

  • Elsdon's Summer Fete

Elsdon's popular Summer Fete is set to make a return on August Bank Holiday Monday, bringing fun and entertainment to the heart of the Northumberland National Park.

Taking place on Elsdon's village green, the fete will run from 12pm to 4pm and will feature an array of activities and attractions for all to enjoy.

From a fun dog show to children's entertainment, including a treasure hunt, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.