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Music Night - String Theory

String Theory bring a set of original guitar music to Alnwick Castle.

Wed 22 JulAlnwick Castle & Gardens(3.5mi)

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Music Night - The Tides (Featuring Alistair Anderson)

This special performance from The Tides features renown English Concertina player Alistair Anderson.

Wed 22 JulAlnwick Castle & Gardens(3.5mi)

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Face Painting - Selected dates throughout July & August

22/07/2026 - 06/08/2026 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul11:00The Alnwick Garden(3.6mi)

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25th Anniversary Evening Concert on the Lawn

Live Music

Around £25

25th Anniversary Evening Concert on the Lawn

22/07/2026 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wed 22 Jul19:30The Alnwick Garden(3.6mi)

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5K Run in The Garden - supporting The Bright Garden Appeal

Sports & Fitness

Around £24

5K Run in The Garden - supporting The Bright Garden Appeal

26/07/2026 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am

Sun 26 Jul08:30The Alnwick Garden(3.6mi)

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BRIC @ Point A Drop-In

on Thursday from 1-3pm join us SpLinter Hub for help with IT issues with Daniel from […] The post BRIC @ Point A Drop-In appeared first on SpLinter Group.

Thu 30 Jul09:00SpLinter Hub(3.7mi)

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Pride North East @ SpLinter Hub

More details coming soon !! Location: Splinter Hub Wagonwy Road, Alnwick NE66 1QQ Time: TBC The post Pride North East @ SpLinter Hub appeared first on SpLinter Group.

Sat 1 Aug14:00SpLinter Hub(3.7mi)

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Gentle Exercise with Smile through Sport

Come along to the Lindisfarne Centre and enjoy a casual hour with simple team sports […] The post Gentle Exercise with Smile through Sport appeared first on SpLinter Group.

Tue 11 Aug13:00SpLinter Hub(3.7mi)

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Be Creative

On Wednesday join us at the SpLinter Hub from 3:30-4:30pm where we will explore your creativity through creative writing and […] The post Be Creative appeared first on SpLinter Group.

Wed 12 Aug15:30SpLinter Hub(3.7mi)

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The Alnwick Garden Show Weekend

15/08/2026 - 16/08/2026 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat 15 Aug11:00The Alnwick Garden(3.6mi)

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BRIC @ Point A Drop-In

on Thursday from 1-3pm join us SpLinter Hub for help with IT issues with Daniel from BRIC (Blyth Resource & Initiative Centre). Location: Splinter […] The post BRIC @ Point A Drop-In appeared first on SpLinter Group.

Thu 20 Aug09:00SpLinter Hub(3.7mi)

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Family Fun Bank Holiday Weekend

29/08/2026 - 31/08/2026 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat 29 Aug11:00The Alnwick Garden(3.6mi)

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5th SUNDAY - more details to follow

Time: Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 10:30Details: There is on street parking only so you might find it helpful to arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space. There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. / / You can expect a warm welcome; great worship; relevant preaching based in the Word of God and a friendly group of people ready to learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. / / Apart from our All Age Service on the Third Sunday in the month, children stay with their parent or grown-up until around 11am when they go upstairs for Junior Church. / / We serve tea, coffee and biscuits after the service / / Come and join us! / Location: Church BuildingPostcode: NE66 1UR

Sun 30 Aug11:30Alnwick Baptist Church(3.4mi)

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All students return to school

All students return to school at The duchess's Community High School. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 2 SeptThe duchess's Community High School(4.2mi)

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Around £1

Spritember at Lilidorei

02/09/2026 - 30/09/2026 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 2 Sept11:00The Alnwick Garden(3.6mi)

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Pride North East @ SpLinter Hub

More details coming soon !! Location: Splinter Hub Wagonwy Road, Alnwick NE66 1QQ Time: TBC The post Pride North East @ SpLinter Hub appeared first on SpLinter Group.

Sat 5 Sept09:00SpLinter Hub(3.7mi)

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Walk in Your Shoes 2026

During the summer of 2021, Novo Theatre launched Walk in Your Shoes, an initiative set up after lockdown to re-engage with audiences.

Sat 5 Sept10:00Novo Theatre (formerly November Club)(3.5mi)

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Northumberland, England

Shipley 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 Shipley 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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