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What's on in Kirkley

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

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Beat Fridays At Tup Tup | £3.95 Doubles | Rnb + Hiphop

Community

Around £3

Beat Fridays At Tup Tup | £3.95 Doubles | Rnb + Hiphop

Introducing BEAT – Fridays at Newcastle’s most iconic venue, Tup Tup Palace.

Sat 25 JulSkint - Thursdays at The Points(9.8mi)

via Skint - Thursdays at The PointsCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Ladies Day 2026 Sponsored by Say When

Get ready to sparkle at Ladies Day at Newcastle! Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of flat racing and fashion on the all-weather track this Saturday.

Sat 25 JulNewcastle Racecourse(6.9mi)

via Newcastle RacecourseLocal gem

Live Music

New Horizon Choir: Showtime

Northern Stage Hire

Sat 25 JulNorthern Stage(9.3mi)

via Northern StageLocal gem

Community

Walking

If you are interested in going for a walk (usually around 4-6 miles) in the local area, we'd love to have you along! Dates, meeting times & locations are advertised in the weekly email.

Sat 25 JulJPC Internationals(9.4mi)

via JPC InternationalsLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Celebrate Pride at Eldon Square with Curious Arts

This summer, Eldon Square is proud to celebrate Pride Month and support Newcastle Pride with a vibrant programme of free family-friendly creative workshops in partnership with Curious Arts.

Sat 25 JulEldon Square Shopping Centre(9.6mi)

via Eldon Square Shopping CentreLocal gem

Community

Around £39.20

In The Night Garden

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Iggle piggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, […]

Sat 25 JulThe Bistro(9.6mi)

via The BistroLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Creative Writing

Sat 25 July // 12:00 Sat 26 September // 12:00 Free and sociable writing group, composed of beginners and pros alike! [ more ]

Sat 25 JulStar And Shadow Cinema(9.8mi)

via Star And Shadow CinemaLocal gem

Community

TICKETS

Sat 25 Jul ' 26

Sat 25 JulBoiler Shop(9.9mi)

via Boiler ShopLocal gem

Community

Club Night Archives

Another belter from Cobalt Studios. Club Night Archives — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sat 25 JulCobalt Studios(10mi)

via Cobalt StudiosLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £175

Fish & Seafood Masterclass

Ever wondered how your fishmonger manages to fillet your fish with such speed and dexterity and how chefs manage to perfectly cook those delicate morsels so perfectly? Here’s your chance to learn the basics of fish filleting, what to look for in a fresh fish and how to cook fish and seafood perfectly every time. Enjoy a day of fishy fun before preparing your own communal lunch to enjoy with your new friends. Each student will have their own work station, equipment and ingredients to work with. These courses are designed to be relaxed, informative and fun. COOKERY LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT – + Filleting of Flat Fish + Filleting of Round Fish + Cooking with Shellfish, Mollusks & Crustaceans (i.e., Mussels, Prawns, Squid) + Classic French Seafood Preparation (ie, Bouillabaisse, Moules Mariniere) + Exotic Fish Dishes (Bengali Fish Biriyani, Brazilian Seafood Moqueca, Thai Yellow Curry) Exact recipes for this class will vary by season. WHERE: Blackfriars Cookery School TIMES: 9.30am to 4.30pm COST: £175 per person which includes refreshments throughout the day, a communal lunch with wine and coffee in the Cookery School, your own apron and recipes to take home.

Sat 25 Jul10:30Blackfriars(9.6mi)

via Blackfriars

Sports & Fitness

Yoga

Spotted Yoga on The Bike Garden's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sat 25 Jul11:00The Bike Garden(8.5mi)

via The Bike Garden

Community

Get Growing - Plant & Seed Swap

Land of Oak & Iron are excited to host this year's Plant & Seed Swap day - a great little event for those who like to 'Get Growing'.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Land of Oak and Iron(9.8mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Markets & Fairs

The Community Market

Tuesdays and Saturdays 10.30am - 12.30pm

Sat 25 Jul11:30The Whinlaton Centre(8.9mi)

via The Whinlaton CentreLocal gem

Community

Vegetable Creature Competition

Do you have what it takes to turn ordinary vegetables into extraordinary creatures? It’s time to unleash your imagination and bring your very own Veggie Monster to life and enter our competition!

Sat 25 Jul11:30Land of Oak and Iron(9.8mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Community

Scoops 'n' Smiles Ice-Cream

‘Scoops n Smiles’ are here at our Get Growing event - serving up a fantastic selection of real dairy ice cream from their charming retro van. There’s a scoop (or two!) waiting to make you smile!

Sat 25 Jul12:00Land of Oak and Iron(9.8mi)

via Land of Oak and Iron

Community

Events 2026

Large hall available to hire with disabled access and cooking facilities, perfect for parties and group meetings.

Sat 25 Jul12:00Sawley Memorial Hall and Community Centre(9.9mi)

via Sawley Memorial Hall and Community Centre

Arts & Culture

Creative Writing

Sat 25 July // 12:00 Free and sociable writing group, composed of beginners and pros alike! [ more ]

Sat 25 Jul13:00Star And Shadow Cinema(9.8mi)

via Star And Shadow CinemaLocal gem

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More about Kirkley

Northumberland, England

Kirkley is in Northumberland, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Kirkley events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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