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Wellness & Wellbeing

Qigong with Gill

Qigong with Gill at Haydon Bridge Community Centre. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Haydon Bridge Community Centre(4.2mi)

via Haydon Bridge Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Bowls Club

Haydon Bridge Community Centre is putting on Bowls Club and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Haydon Bridge Community Centre(4.2mi)

via Haydon Bridge Community CentreLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Have-a-go Archery

Thursdays 23rd & 30th July and 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August 2026, 11am – 4pm Join us to practice your archery skills overlooking the ancient Roman Fort of Magna at this family-friendly event. Aim for the high score on the target as you have a go at shooting a bow and arrow. Can you be as accurate as the Roman soldiers would have been? Magna Fort, at the site of the Roman Army Museum, was home to a cohort of Hamian archers arriving in Britannia from Syria. Colour in your own Hamian archer as you learn more about the diverse cohorts who were stationed on Hadrian’s Wall and the evidence we have for them. Make sure to check out our blog to learn more about the Hamian archers! (This event will use child-friendly sucker arrows and is open to all ages). If you can’t join us on the day, download this worksheet to and practice your aim at home! This event is free with admission to the site. Download the visual story for Have-a-Go Archery here.

Thu 27 AugVindolanda(0.5mi)

via Vindolanda

Likely freeSports & Fitness

Have-a-go Archery

Thu 27 Aug12:00Vindolanda(0.5mi)

via Vindolanda

Arts & CultureHistory & Heritage

2026 Magna Excavations

Monday - Friday 6th April 2025 - 18th September 2026 Visitors to the Roman Army Museum are welcome to visit the excavation area Monday-Friday 10am-12noon, 1pm-2:30pm & 2:30pm-4pm to see the team uncovering history. Suitable footwear for walking through a field recommended. The Magna excavations are part of a 5 year project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will continue until 2027. This years excavations are exploring the praetorium (commanding officers house) inside the last fort at Magna where they will spend the next two years. You can find out more about the excavation plans for the project and our Scheduled Monument Consent. To keep up to date with the excavations at Magna visit our Dig Diary for the latest news from the trenches. Hear from our Magna team about the archaeology, recent finds and daily life on the excavations.

Fri 25 SeptVindolanda(0.5mi)

via Vindolanda

Community

2026 Magna Excavations

Monday - Friday 6th April 2026 - 18th September 2026 Visitors to the Roman Army Museum are welcome to visit the excavation area Monday-Friday 10am-12noon, 1pm-2:30pm & 3pm-4pm to see the team uncovering history. Suitable footwear for walking through a field recommended. The Magna excavations are part of a 5 year project funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will continue until 2027. This years excavations are exploring the praetorium (commanding officers house) inside the last fort at Magna where they will spend the next two years. You can find out more about the excavation plans for the project and our Scheduled Monument Consent. To keep up to date with the excavations at Magna visit our Dig Diary for the latest news from the trenches. Hear from our Magna team about the archaeology, recent finds and daily life on the excavations. The site is not accessible and you need to cover rough terrain to reach the excavation area, sturdy boots and trousers are reco...

Sat 26 SeptVindolanda(0.5mi)

via Vindolanda

Community

Sewing Group

Sewing group meets every Wednesday between 10am and 4.30pm

Wed 22 JulCatton Village Hall(5.9mi)

via Catton Village HallCurated

Arts & Culture

Craft Group

Repeats every week on Wednesday until the 16th December 2026

Wed 22 JulGilsland Village Hall(8.8mi)

via Gilsland Village HallLocal gem

Community

Wednesday Welcome

22nd July 2026

Wed 22 JulHexham Community Church(10mi)

via Hexham Community ChurchCurated

Community

Join the ARTventurers Creative Adventure Near You

Wednesday, 9.45am - 10.30am

Wed 22 Jul10:45Hexham Community Centre(9.9mi)

via Hexham Community CentreLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Craft Group

Repeats every week on Wednesday until the 16th December 2026

Wed 22 Jul14:00Gilsland Village Hall(8.8mi)

via Gilsland Village HallLocal gem

Community

Around £22.50

Summer Stargazing

The nights are still full of stargazing fun. We'll be looking for summer double stars, the planets, star clusters and NLCs

Wed 22 Jul23:00Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory(8.7mi)

via Battlesteads Dark Sky ObservatoryLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Tai Chi for health

The class includes Qi Gong, Daoist mobilisation exercises, a bespoke short form and settling breathing exercises. This hour is followed by 15 minutes of Shibashi-a gentle full body workout. Suitable for all levels of fitness.

Thu 23 JulCatton Village Hall(5.9mi)

via Catton Village HallCurated

Community

Calico Hinnies

Repeats every month on the fourth Thursday until the 29th October 2026

Thu 23 JulGreenhead Village Hall(7.2mi)

via Greenhead Village HallLocal gem

Community

Around £3.00

Slaggyford Indoor Bowls

Repeats every week on Thursday until the 22nd October 2026

Thu 23 JulKnarsdale with Kirkhaugh Cairns Community Hall(9.5mi)

via Knarsdale with Kirkhaugh Cairns Community HallLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWellness & WellbeingWorkshops & Classes

Wellbeing Exercise Class

- 23 Jul 2026 09:30 to 10:30 AM Wellbeing Exercise Class

Thu 23 Jul10:30Catton Village Hall(5.9mi)

via Catton Village HallCurated

Community

Post Office Outreach

23 Jul 2026 - 9:30am to 12:30pm Repeats every week on Thursday and Friday until the 31st December 2026 Except Bank Holidays

Thu 23 Jul10:30Gilsland Village Hall(8.8mi)

via Gilsland Village HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Birkshaw

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Vindolanda0.5 miles away

More about Birkshaw

Northumberland, England

Birkshaw sits in Northumberland where the air is crisp enough to make a cup of tea taste better. The Roman fort at Vindolanda stands right there as a proper landmark that demands a visit when you need something with a bit of history. It's not about being the biggest attraction but having character that sticks with you long after you've left. There are plenty of reasons to pop over for a walk or two while you're in the area. Near Here keeps all the local details together so you don't have to chase information across different pages. We'll make sure you know what's going on without needing to ask anyone else.

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