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What's on in Thornington

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

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New Age Kurling

Repeats every week on Friday until the 18th December 2026

Fri 31 Jul14:30Crookham Village Hall(3.6mi)

via Crookham Village HallLocal gem

Community

Sundays Makers' Markets at Etal

Every Makers' Market will be different, with a variety of local makers, from original art and prints, to ceramics, glass, wood sculpture to chocolates, cheese, soap and much more.

Sun 2 AugLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Workshops & Classes

Breadmaking Workshop - Plaited loaves

Join Pauline Beaumont, author of Bread Therapy – The Mindful Art of Baking Bread, for a two-hour workshop to learn how to make a Plaited Loaf. This, easy to make bread is both simply delicious and a beautiful centrepiece for your table. The workshop will take place in historic and beautiful Heatherslaw Mill where you will mix…

Thu 6 AugLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

Classic Car Show

Classic Cars come to Ford & Etal Estates

Sun 9 AugLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

Art at Etal

Come along to an art fair to browse the work of local artists

Wed 12 AugLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

Sewcial Club

Repeats every month on the third Saturday until the 13th October 2027

Sat 15 AugBranxton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Branxton Village HallLocal gem

Community

Sewcial Club

Repeats every month on the third Saturday until the 13th October 2027

Sat 15 Aug11:00Branxton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Branxton Village HallLocal gem

Food & Drink

Film and afternoon tea

Repeats every month on the third Tuesday until the 13th October 2027

Tue 18 AugBranxton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Branxton Village HallLocal gem

Food & Drink

Film and afternoon tea

Repeats every month on the third Tuesday until the 13th October 2027

Tue 18 Aug15:00Branxton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Branxton Village HallLocal gem

Community

The Forgotten Wartime Quilts, with Jo Andrews

The Forgotten Wartime Quilts, with Jo Andrews host and presenter of the popular Textile History podcast Haptic & Hue.

Thu 20 AugLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

The Forgotten Wartime Quilts, with Jo Andrews

One for the diary — The Forgotten Wartime Quilts, with Jo Andrews at Lady Waterford Hall. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Wed 26 AugLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Workshops & Classes

Breadmaking Workshop - Apple bread

Join Pauline Beaumont, author of Bread Therapy – The Mindful Art of Baking Bread, for a two-hour workshop to learn how to make Apple Bread. A bread for the turning of the harvest season, this recipe includes local flour and apples along with oats and cinnamon. The workshop will take place in historic and beautiful Heatherslaw Mill…

Thu 3 SeptLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

The Etal Show

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, the picturesque village of Etal in Northumberland will host its renowned annual country fair, the Etal Show. Held on the first Sunday of September each year, this event stands as one of the oldest one-day country fairs in the Northeast of England. It offers a delightful blend of traditional agricultural…

Sun 6 SeptLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

Sundays Makers' Markets at Etal

Every Makers' Market will be different, with a variety of local makers, from original art and prints, to ceramics, glass, wood sculpture to chocolates, cheese, soap and much more.

Sun 6 SeptLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Community

Art at Etal

Come along to an art fair to browse the work of local artists

Wed 9 SeptLady Waterford Hall(4.8mi)

via Lady Waterford HallCurated

Food & Drink

Film and afternoon tea

Repeats every month on the third Tuesday until the 13th October 2027

Tue 15 SeptBranxton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Branxton Village HallLocal gem

Food & Drink

Film and afternoon tea

Repeats every month on the third Tuesday until the 13th October 2027

Tue 15 Sept15:00Branxton Village Hall(2.6mi)

via Branxton Village HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Thornington

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

Branxton Village Hall2.6 miles away

More about Thornington

Northumberland, England

Thornington 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 Thornington 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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