may 2025
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HINNIES WHITLEY BAY
Don't miss out! Join us on Thursday, May 1st for an unforgettable 5-course South American Wine experience hosted by the expert James Scrimgeour from Enotria & Coe! 🍷✨

Savour vibrant wines perfectly paired with global flavours, all guided by our knowledgeable host.

Book your place now via the link in our bio before it's too late!

πŸ“ WHERE: Hinnies, Whitley Bay 🌊
πŸ—“οΈ WHEN: Thursday 1st May, arrive by 7pm
πŸ’° COST: Β£75 (includes arrival drink, 5 courses with paired wines, and coffee πŸ₯‚β˜•)
St James Park Newcastle
Magic returns to St. James' Park this May Bank Holiday
The summer festival of rugby league returns to St. James' Park on 3rd & 4th May. Watch 12 teams battle it out over two action-packed days, with six massive Betfred Super League clashes taking place
Enjoy live entertainment, fan competitions, and all the fun of the Strawberry Place Fan Zone with the flexibility of a unique pass-out system.
Single day and full weekend tickets are available to purchase below.
RABY CASTLE
🌷 Spring Garden Fair 🌷

πŸ“… Saturday 3rd-Monday 5th May
⏰ 10am-4pm

This May Bank Holiday, join us to celebrate the reawakening of the walled gardens after their winter slumber.

πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎ Garden Expert Talks & Demonstrations
🌿 Plant Stalls
πŸ› May Artisan Market
🦌 Deer Park & Gardens access
🎡 Live entertainment in the Amphitheatre
🚜 Family Fun | Tractor Rides | Children's Seed Planting | Crafts
🍴 The Vinery | The Garage Cafe | Estate BBQ and more...
πŸƒ The Coach House Shop | Outdoor Living in The Coach Yard

🎟 Spring Garden Fair Tickets 🎟
Use code SPRING10 for discount on your tickets, for a limited time only.

Adult | Β£14
Concession (60+) | Β£13
Children (4-15yrs) | Β£9.50
Family (2 adults 3 children) | Β£45
Under 4's | Free
Raby Members | Β£7

Castle upgrades available to purchase online or on the day 🏰

➑ Book now | https://bit.ly/3FwgY6A

πŸ› May Artisan Market πŸ›

πŸ“… Saturday 3rd - Monday 5th May
⏰ 10am-4pm
RIGG & FURROW
We’ve got some of the best breweries from all around the UK making the trip to the heart of the Northumbrian countryside. Alongside incredible wine, cider & cocktails and delicious food. This weekend is shaping up to be top!

There’s 4 sessions over the two days:

Saturday 3rd May
12:00-16:30
17:30- 22:00

Sunday 4th May
12:00–16:30
17:30-22:00

And there’s a bus running from Newcastle to the festival and back both days, so you needn’t worry about how to get to and fro. Setting off from @mean_eyed_cat_ncl on Saturday and @elder_beer on Sunday.

To book your bus seats and get your festival tickets follow the link in our bio.

And give @fromthelandfestival a follow to be kept up to date with all things festival including the entertainment and food line up.

We look forward to welcoming you all to the farm for the festival🚜🍺🌾🎈
Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle
1-3 Cloth Market, NE1 1EE
A slice of Havana’s heyday in the heart of Newcastle. Dazzling cocktails, delicious food and unforgettable Latin-inspired vibes.

Join us for salsa classes at Revolucion de Cuba Newcastle! Learn new moves, have fun, and meet great people. No experience or partner needed!
Blackfell Way, Birtley, DH3 1RE
Every Friday Eve & Saturday
Bottomless Brunches are here!
Bottomless Prosecco and 2 small plates for Β£30

Or Upgrade to Draught Beer or Cocktails for Β£5
Call 0191 300 2310 to book
Various
Steeped in History with its origins dating back to 1239 Blackfriars confidently lays claim to being the oldest dining room in the UK!
Blackfriars offer Cookery Schools, History tours, Cocktail & Wine events and more.
And now as we reach Spring their Cloister Garden Events are a welcome event to take in the ambiance of this historic setting whilst enjoying Hog Roast or Barbecues
See Below for full list of their events
OUSEBURN NEWCASTLE
πŸ“£ Hey Folks… The Ouseburn Market is back for 2025!

These are the dates for our spring & summer events…

12/13 APRIL
10/11 MAY
14/15 JUNE
5/6 JULY

Returning traders - get in touch by email or DM to get booked in! ☎️

New traders - please enquire by email, let us know clearly what you make/sell and which dates you would prefer to get involved - we will do our best to fit you in somewhere!

πŸ“§ theouseburnmarket@gmail.com

If you’ve already gotten in touch - bear with us I’m aiming to get back to everyones emails and messages by the end of the week!

Sending warm well wishes to you all & we look forward to seeing you for some market fun & 🀞fair weather!

Lots of love,

Jas & Gav
Xxxxx
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GOSFORTH PARK HOTEL
Come & join us to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day with our Themed Afternon of songs from the era sang by the talented northeast Anna Reay Singer and a delicious Afternoon Tea in the beautiful surrounding of our newly refurbished restaurant

Sunday 4th May

Adults Β£25pp
Children Β£12.50pp

TO BOOK - Please call 01912364111 or email events760@theelitevenueselection.co.uk
Sunderland Cocktail Week
Bamburgh Castle
Join your guide, Ragnar Lundgren as he takes you on the journey of the real Uhtred the Bold who defended his home of Bebbanburg and managed to climb the ladder of power where his allies were both Vikings and the King of England. On this tour you will learn about the start of England’s Viking era and its end and we shall compare the fantasy of the famous Last Kingdom to the real history. Find out about a battle scene that was filmed in the area and become Queen or King of the North.

β€˜The Last Kingdom’ TV Props and Costume Display
Everyday until 2 November 2025, step into the REAL Last Kingdom of Bebbanburg (Bamburgh Castle). See first hand a selection of key costumes and props used throughout the series!
Including the likes of Uhtredβ€˜s costumes, shield and iconic sword. Don’t miss photo opportunities on The Wessex Throne!
This display is included in your admission ticket to Bamburgh Castle. The Last Kingdom display is in The King’s Hall, Bamburgh Castle and is fully accessible.


Woodhorn Museum
Sat 22nd February – Sun 1st June,

Housed in Woodhorn Museum’s stunning Workshop Galleries, the annual Northumberland Open is the largest exhibition of its type in Northumberland.

The exhibition attracts submissions from artists from across Northumberland and beyond. Works are selected for exhibition by a professional panel of artists and curators who also select an Overall Winner and Highly Commended artworks to be awarded prizes. During the exhibition run, thousands of visitors vote for the β€˜People’s Choice Award’ which is announced at the end of the exhibition.
Tynemouth Priory & Castle, Tynemouth NE30 4BZ
Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 May 2025, 10am - 5pm
Organised by North Tyneside Council. Proud to be part of North Shields 800.

Children go FREE and can enjoy:
Cooking classes with Fun Little Foodies
Drop-in family yoga sessions with Shore Yoga
Creative messy play and art with ARTventurers Newcastle and Gateshead
Sports activities from Sport North Tyneside
Face painting by Izzy's Face Painting and Glitter
Craft activities with North Tyneside’s recycling team
Explore some of the historic grounds of Tynemouth Priory and Castle
Delicious street food including ice cream from Di-Meo's
Friendly dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads (and aren't allowed inside the marquees)
Advance tickets are available now and guarantee entry
Billy Shiel's Boat Trips
Tours run April - July

This trip operates during April as the birds make their return to the islands and continues during the nesting season from May until the end July. Puffins start to return to the Farne Islands from the end of March with numbers varying until they settle down for nesting mid April. The Puffins start to leave the islands at the end of July/beginning of August.
Online booking recommended
Child prices are for age 5-15. Under 5’s are classed as infants. No concessions.
Dogs are permitted on this trip.
This trip spends 2 hours sailing around the Farne Islands without a landing and offers ample opportunities to view the prolific bird life which nests on these magnificent islands during the breeding season from May till the end of July.
Highlights include views of Puffins, Guillemots, Shags, Cormorants, Kittiwakes, Arctic Terns, Razorbills and Eider Ducks.


BOILER SHOP
SATURDAY 03 MAY 2025

BOILER SHOP, 20 SOUTH ST, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 3PE, UK
Event Information
Start Time: 12:00pm | Last Entry: 1:00pm
First Game of Bingo: 1:30pm

BINGO
RAVE
CHEESY SINGALONGS
DANCE OFFS
SICK PRIZES
& CASH CASH MONEY TO BE WON

  • Each venue will have a different layout and facilities and so we would always recommend contacting the venues directly if you have any specific access enquiries.
Red Row Beamish Durham DH9 0RW
We've added another stop to The Big Spring Test Drive Event!

Following the announcement of Caterham @carbarnofficial, we are pleased to share that our Sevens will be heading to the North East on May 9-10. Book your space today to get behind the wheel and meet the team behind our latest UK retailer.

Follow the link below to book today.
Stocksfield NE43 7AB
The Northumberland County Show is an annual event that celebrates Agriculture, Farming and Food as well as local culture and heritage in Northumberland. It features a wide variety of exhibitions and displays, including livestock competitions, equestrian events, and agricultural demonstrations.
Visitors can also enjoy live music, shopping, children’s entertainment as well as a variety of food and drink options. The show is a great opportunity to learn about the history and traditions of Farming in Northumberland and is fun day out for the whole family.
 Next year’s show will take place on Saturday 24th May. We are looking forward to welcoming you all again to help us celebrate the best of farming, food and agriculture.
Fantastic day out for everyone! Lots of animals, entertainment, kids activities and great food & drink. Free parking or take the bus or train.
C252,
www.northcountyshow.co.uk
Gardens & Grounds Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show
Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show returns for a spectacular day celebrating motoring history on Saturday 24 May 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Ushaw’s historic grounds, this event brings together an incredible collection of vintage, classic, and custom cars and motorcycles from across the decades.
From 10am – 4pm, on the day you can expect:
– Hundreds of classic and retro vehicles to the stunning estate of Ushaw
– Meccano Exhibition in the Refectory
– Music set by Live DJ
– Delicious street food
– Onsite bar
Entry to Ushaw Classic Car & Bike Show is free with Membership or Day Pass, save when you book online!
Local Markets
3rd & 17th May
Saturday 10th May
Sunday 11th May
Saturday 24TH May
Monday 5th May 10am-4pm
Blanchland Artisan Makers Market
Sunday 4th May Meet the Maker Market
Saturday 10th May 2025
9am – 1.30pm
Tynemouth Market
OPEN EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY 9:00am – 3:30pm
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