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What's on in Backworth

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Backworth.

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Likely freeChildren & Family

Step Outdoors Stay and Play

Free, fun, inclusive activities for children under 5 and their parents / carers

Wed 22 JulStephenson Railway Museum(3mi)

via Stephenson Railway MuseumLocal gem

Community

Wall planner

Trophy Race: Zeevalk Trophy, Smailes Trophy

Wed 22 JulRNYC Boatyard(4.6mi)

via RNYC BoatyardLocal gem

Community

Vanbrugh 300

Together with Castle Howard, Blenheim Palace, Grimsthorpe Castle, Kimbolton Castle and Stowe House and supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this year‑long festival honours Vanbrugh’s life, legacy, and theatrical architectural vision. Vanbrugh 300 is presented by The Georgian Group. Please see individual event listings for details.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Seaton Delaval Hall(2.4mi)

via Seaton Delaval Hall

Children & Family

2026-07-22 10:00 - Summer Fun Club

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Monday 20th to Friday 24th July / 10am until 12noon at Whitley Lodge First School / For children aged 5-9 years / Cost 2.00 per child per day for all activities plus a drink and a snack included. / Please use the Claremont Road school entrance to drop off and collect children each day. / Booking in advance by Saturday 4th July with full non-refundable payment. / Please contact Rachel for more info and booking on Location: School BuildingPostcode: NE26 3HW

Wed 22 Jul11:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Community

Summer Fun Club

Wed 22 Jul11:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

2026-07-22 14:00 - Willoughby Drive House Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 14:00Details:

Wed 22 Jul15:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Community

Willoughby Drive House Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 14:00Details:

Wed 22 Jul15:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Live Music

Backworth Male Voice Choir

Backworth Male Voice Choir. Saint Aidan's Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul19:30Saint Aidan's Church(3.3mi)

via Saint Aidan's ChurchLocal gem

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

2026-07-22 19:00 - Manse Evening House Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 19:00Details:

Wed 22 Jul20:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Community

Manse Evening House Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 19:00Details:

Wed 22 Jul20:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Community

Bar Open

22 July 2026 - 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Grounsell Park Newton Road Newcastle upon Tyne

Wed 22 Jul20:00Heaton Stannington FC(4.5mi)

via Heaton Stannington FC

Community

41 Club

22 July 2026 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul20:30Heaton Stannington FC(4.5mi)

via Heaton Stannington FC

Likely freeCommunity

Metro Hat Making

Are you ready to get crafty?

Thu 23 JulStephenson Railway Museum(3mi)

via Stephenson Railway MuseumLocal gem

Community

Vanbrugh 300

Thu 23 Jul11:00Seaton Delaval Hall(2.4mi)

via Seaton Delaval Hall

Children & Family

2026-07-23 10:00 - Summer Fun Club

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 10:00Details: Monday 20th to Friday 24th July / 10am until 12noon at Whitley Lodge First School / For children aged 5-9 years / Cost 2.00 per child per day for all activities plus a drink and a snack included. / Please use the Claremont Road school entrance to drop off and collect children each day. / Booking in advance by Saturday 4th July with full non-refundable payment. / Please contact Rachel for more info and booking on Location: School BuildingPostcode: NE26 3HW

Thu 23 Jul11:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Community

Summer Fun Club

Thu 23 Jul11:00Whitley Lodge Baptist Church(2.8mi)

via Whitley Lodge Baptist Church

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Women's Only Fitness Class

Class Schedule Wednesday: 19.00-20.00pm Thursdays: 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Sundays: 9:15 am – 10:00 am

Thu 23 Jul12:15Great Park Community Centre(4.7mi)

via Great Park Community CentreLocal gem

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Venues with events near Backworth

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Whitley Lodge Baptist Church2.8 miles away Seaton Delaval Hall2.4 miles away Stephenson Railway Museum3.0 miles away

More about Backworth

Northumberland, England

Backworth has nearby local names including Seaton Delaval Arts Centre, Killingworth Parish Forest Church and West Allotment Community Centre. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can creative, outdoorsy or a good way to explore nearby. Near Here keeps event details around Backworth together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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