October Events in Northumberland

There are many walking festivals that happen in Northumberland and some of them happen twice a year. In the Haltwhistle Walking Festival which has been in existence since 2003, visitors are lead on walking trips by residents who are familiar with all of the locations along the way. One of the featured places is Hadrian's Wall where you can turn and view Northumberland Park among other places. You will be treated to a panoramic vista that will stay with you long after you come down to solid ground. You will also get to visit the market town of Haltwhistle and even South Tyne Valley. There are different sized walks for different walking abilities. The Morpeth Riverside Walking Festival offers thirty different walks to choose from of different difficulties and distances. There are story walks for the families as well as town trails. Depending on the walk you choose you may be able to view Bolam Lake, Simonside Hills and Rothbury along with parts of Hadrian's Wall.

The Conker's Festival is a very bright and happy event, no matter what the weather is like. There are contests and vendors tents, food and activities. Attractions include a juggling clown and a face painter, there is live music to add to the enjoyment. This is an outdoor event that is normally held on a Moor. With all the brightly colored tents and flags and all the bustle of activity, you just can't have a boring time here.

The hexham abbey festival is a street festival, it includes Family Day which has activities specifically designed for children. There is always a multitude of artists participating in this event so there will be a wonderful selection of art to view, many musicians including the Skipton Camerata professional orchestra will also be involved in this event so your ears are likely to enjoy a treat too. As with most street fairs there will be all sorts of different tents of a multitude of different vendors. There will be so much to see and do that you won't have a chance to get bored.

The Falston Border Shepherd's Show is one of the last shepherd shows of the season. There are 42 different classes covering all sorts of different sheep and dogs, there are thirty classes having to do with horticulture, eleven classes having to do with the skill of shepherd staff and walking stick carving, twelve classes dealing with eggs, jam and twenty-eight classes having to do with pastries and cakes, five for homemade drinks, twelve for knitting and sewing, 8 amateur photography and a full thirty classes that are specifically geared towards children. There is literally something for everyone at this show. With so many different animals and so many different booths you'll be on curiosity overload, add to that all the delicious food that is available and you will be in heaven, it's certainly a wonderful way to spend your time.

This article was written by Tom Sangers on behalf of Northumberland Cottages who provide Holiday Cottages in Northumbria