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FREE or reduced entry to many of

Northumberland’s top attractions

www.northumberland.gov.uk

21-22 March 2015

The Alnwick Garden

NorthumberlandResidents’ Festival Our people, our places

Free or reduced entry to many of Northumberland's top attractions21st and 22nd March

“We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful county with so many unique landscapes, visitor attractions and friendly market towns. Every year thousands of visitors are drawn to Northumberland, either on a day visit or to stay overnight. It is no surprise that tourism is one of our biggest industries. We hope you enjoy the 2015 Residents' Festival and afterwards please help spread the word by

telling as many people as possible about our beautiful county.

Policy Board Member for Community Infrastructure and Culture Cllr Val Tyler

lTo take part in the 2015 Northumberland Residents' Festival you need to cut out and complete the reverse of the vouchers in this brochure.

lOn arrival at your chosen attraction you should hand over one completed voucher per party to gain the offer valid at that particular venue.

lPlease bring proof of residence with you as you may be asked to produce this. A driving licence, utility bill or bank statement will all be accepted.

lDetails of the offers relating to each individual venue can be found under each attraction description.

lVouchers cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers at participating venues.

lPlease note that some attractions may have car parking charges or special exhibitions which may not be included in the festival weekend offer.

lVouchers can only be used at the participating venues listed in this leaflet during the festival weekend 21st and 22nd March 2015.

Be an ambassador for Northumberland...

How to participate

Denwick LaneAlnwickNE66 1YUTel: 01665 511350Special Residents' Weekend offer: 50% off with Festival voucher.Step into the unexpected to explore acres of fascinating plants, get lost in our bamboo maze, discover the infamous poison garden, play in our water sculptures and climb the world's largest wooden treehouse.Special activities during Festival weekend:Budding Artists – free family arts and crafts activities. Lunch Time Music – free live music concerts in the Pavilion.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm.Last admission: 4pm.Wheelchair access.

BamburghNE69 7DFTel: 01668 214208www.bamburghcastle.comSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:2 for 1 admission with Festival voucher.Experience the sights, stories and atmosphere of over 2000 years of exhilarating history. With fourteen public rooms and over 3000 artefacts including arms and armour, porcelain, furniture and artwork. Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm. State rooms from 11am.Last admission: 4pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

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Bailiffgate Museum

Bamburgh Castle

14 BailiffgateAlnwickNE66 1LXTel: 01665 605847www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.ukSpecial Residents' Weekend offer: £1 with Festival voucher.The Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery celebrates the history and heritage of Alnwick and the surrounding area in artefacts, pictures, words and interactive displays.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access.

BellinghamNE48 2DFTel: 01434 220050Special Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.An accredited, volunteer run museum covering many aspects of the history and heritage of North Tynedale and Redesdale. Special facilities - names and photography databases which are useful for family historians. Museum building and two railway carriages, one of which is an excellent tearoom.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4.30pm.Last admission: 3:30pm.Wheelchair access.

Bellingham, The Heritage Centre

Nr PontelandNE20 0DXTel: 01661 881636www.english-heritage.org.uk/belsaySpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.At Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens you can spend hours exploring both inside and out. The Hall is an architectural masterpiece and outside roam the huge grounds and grade 1 registered heritage gardens.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

The LinksBlythTel: 01670 368816www.blythbattery.org.ukSpecial Residents' Weekend offer: Free with festival voucher.Unique WW1 and WW2 coastal defences on the Blyth sea front . Tearooms and guided tours available. Special themed activities for festival weekend.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

Blyth Battery

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ChollerfordNE46 4EUTel: 01434 681379www.english-heritage.org.uk/chestersfortSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Set in the picturesque valley of the North Tyne River, Chesters is the best preserved example of a Roman cavalry fort. Inside the museum there's also an amazing collection of Roman items found during the excavation of the wall.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

CorbridgeNE45 5NTTel: 01434 632349www.english-heritage.org.uk/corbridgeSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.The only place in Britain where you can walk along the surface of a Roman “high street”. The Corbridge Hoard is a display of armour and possessions from a Roman soldier and one of the most influential Roman time capsules ever discovered in Hadrian's Wall country.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

ChillinghamNE66 5NJTel: 01668 215359www.chillingham-castle.comSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.A remarkable castle steeped in history situated in romantic grounds. Relive the atmosphere of the torture chamber and visit the gift shop and tea rooms.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 12pm – 5pm.Last admission: 4.30pm.No wheelchair access.

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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum

Chillingham Castle

Corbridge Roman Town

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CrasterNE66 3TTTel: 01665 576231www.english-heritage.org.uk/dunstanburghSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Built on the most magnificent scale, Dunstanburgh Castle stands on a remote headland, in one of the most stunning places on the Northumberland Coast.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.No wheelchair access.

EtalTD12 4TNTel: 01890 820332www.english-heritage.org.uk/etalSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Set in the charming village of Etal, this Northumberland castle is the ideal location for a family day out. The award-winning exhibition outlines the interesting story of the bloody Anglo-Scottish warfare of this border castle.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access.

Hexham NE46 1XDTel: 01670 624523www.hexhamoldgaol.org.ukSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:Adults £2, concessions £1 with Festival voucher.The oldest purpose-built prison in England! Come and explore crime and punishment in the area and find out about the Border Reiver families. Use the glass lift to travel round the building, from the dungeon where the poorest prisoners were kept to the top floor where the richest prisoners lived.Special activities during Festival weekend:Family craft activities both days, 11am – 3pm, included in admission charge.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4.30pm.Last admission: 4pm.Wheelchair access.

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Dunstanburgh Castle

Etal Castle

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Haydon BridgeNE47 6NNTel: 01434 344363www.english-heritage.org.uk/housesteadsSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Set high on a dramatic escarpment of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain. There are some stunning panoramic views to enjoy from the walls of this ancient fortress that was once home to around 1000 soldiers.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

Housesteads Roman Fort

Black FellOff Shilling PotKielderNE48 1EJTel: 07805 638469www.kielderobservatory.orgSpecial Residents' Weekend offer: Free with Festival voucher.A public astronomical observatory and a remarkable place to visit Kielder Observatory is a magical and unique visitor attraction situated under the finest dark skies in England.Special activities during Festival weekend:Observatory will be open to residents so they may see our telescopes and gain better insight of what we offer members of the general public. Please note: We will not be observing on this event.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday only: 2pm – 4pmLast admission: 3.45pmWheelchair access.

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Please note:Saturday only

Kielder Water Birds of Prey Centre

Kielder Water & Forest Park

Kielder Castle Café

Leaplish Waterside ParkKielder NE48 1AXTel: 01434 250400www.kwbopc.comSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:Adult £4, child/conc £2.50, family £12 with Festival voucher plus free parking. A unique experience in Northumberland, this is your chance to get up close and personal with some fascinating birds and other animals. An opportunity not to be missed. Daily flying demonstrations (arrive before 1.30pm).Special activities during Festival weekend:Throughout the day you will have the chance of a close encounter with our wonderful owls and fabulous falcons, not forgetting “Hope,” our Steller's Sea Eagle, the largest breed of eagle in the world.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 11am – 4pm.Last admission: 3pm. Wheelchair access.

Tel: 01434 220616www.visitkielder.comSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:Free parking in all Kielder Water & Forest Park car parks – please display one of your vouchers on your windscreen. The Park is home to the biggest man-made lake in northern Europe and the biggest working forest in England. It covers 250 square miles and features multiple visitor centres and activities.Festival weekend opening times: The Park is open all year round – visitor centre opening times vary.

Kielder Water & Forest ParkTel: 01434 250100www.visitkielder.comSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:Free parking and 20% off food with Festival voucher (excludes gift shop). The Park is home to the biggest man-made lake in northern Europe and the biggest working forest in England. It covers 250 square miles and features multiple visitor centres and activities. Come and enjoy light snacks and hearty warming meals.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 9.30am – 5pm.Last admission: 4.30pm.Wheelchair access.

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Holy Island TD15 2RXTel: 01289 389200www.english-heritage.org.uk/lindisfarnepriorySpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Original home to the Lindisfarne Gospels, an important centre of early Christianity and the home of St Cuthbert. Today you can marvel at the ornate carvings on the extensive ruins of the monastic buildings and enjoy the serenity that first drew the monks here.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm (check tides). Last admission: 3.30pm. Wheelchair access: Partial.

Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1SZ

Tel: 01289 386291

www.paxtonhouse.com

Special Residents' Weekend offer:

Adults £4 (to include annual grounds pass), children free with Festival

voucher.

Family friendly historic house set in lovely gardens and grounds. House

tours, adventure playground, delicious home cooking and baking in

Stables Tearoom and a fantastic gift shop. Family events and activities all

year round.

Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday: House tours

11am – 3.30pm, Tearoom and shop 10am – 5pm, Grounds 10am –

sunset. Last admission: House: 3.30pm, Grounds: sunset.Wheelchair access: Partial.

Paxton House is just outside Northumberland, on the Scottish side of the

border – we are delighted that they have joined us for 2015!

Ponteland NE20 0AQTel: 01670 841235www.kirkleyhallzoo.co.ukSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.We have over 130 species of animals including lemurs, meerkats and wallabies. With a rolling programme of kids' activities and play areas, forest trails and garden walks, there really is something for all the family.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3pm. Wheelchair access.

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Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens

Lindisfarne Priory

Paxton House Galleryand Country Park

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BamburghNE67 7AETel: 01668 214910www.rnli.org.uk/gracedarlingSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:Free entry with Festival voucher.Commemorating the life of Grace Darling who risked her life to rescue others from certain death in a terrible storm, the museum includes the rescue coble and a cornucopia of commemorative ware. Special activities for Festival weekend: Join in a trail to help Eddie the Teddy find his RNLI yellow wellies. Opening weekend of our family friendly temporary exhibition “Hope in the Great War”.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm.Last admission: 4.15pm. Wheelchair access.

WarkworthNE65 0UJTel: 01665 711423www.english-heritage.org.uk/warkworthSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Magnificent cross-shaped keep crowning a hilltop above the river Coquet. Once home to the powerful Percy family who now reside at Alnwick Castle, Warkworth was and remains one of the largest and most impressive fortresses in North East England.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.Last admission: 3.30pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

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Warkworth Castle

North Whitehouse FarmMorpethNE61 6AWTel: 01670 789998www.whitehousefarmcentre.co.ukSpecial Residents' Weekend offer:50% off with Festival voucher.Meet and feed animals, reptiles and owls. Bottle feed lambs, hug bunnies, stroke anything from a snake to a skunk or be mesmerised by meerkats and marmosets! Indoor and outdoor play areas. Hands on activities for all. “Farmtastic” fun whatever the weather!Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm.Last admission: 4pm.Wheelchair access: Partial.

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QE11 Country ParkAshingtonNE63 9YFTel: 01670 624455www.experiencewoodhorn.comSpecial Residents' Weekend offer: 2 for 1 admission to the exhibition with Festival voucher. Cheapest ticket free.Take a fun and fascinating journey of discovery as you learn of Northumberland's industrial past and its proud people. Explore original colliery buildings and the work of the Pitmen Painters.Special activities for Festival weekend:Enjoy a discounted visit to Woodhorn's big exhibition for 2015, Brick Planet, and see buildings, wonders of the world and landmarks recreated in LEGO by artist Warren Elsmore.Festival weekend opening times: Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm. Last admission: 3pm. Wheelchair access.

Woodhorn Museum

Northumberland Leisure Centres - SwimmingSpecial Residents' Weekend offer: Buy one get one free (cheapest goes free.)

We are delighted that Northumberland's leisure centres have joined the festival this year. The county is fortunate to have some first class leisure facilities so why not take the opportunity to try out a new venue?

Please check with the individual venues for opening times and access arrangements. www.activenorthumberland.org.uk

Participating venues:

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?Ashington Leisure Centre

?Swan Centre for Leisure

?Blyth Sports Centre

?Concordia Leisure Centre

Willowburn Leisure CentreAlnwickTel: 01665 605030

Tel: 01670 532380

Berwick-upon-Tweed Tel: 01289 330603

Tel: 01670 542222

CramlingtonTel: 01670 542222

?Wentworth Leisure Centre

?Ponteland Leisure Centre

?Prudhoe Waterworld

?Riverside Leisure Centre, Morpeth

?Rothbury Pool

HexhamTel: 01434 607080

Tel: 01661 825441

Tel: 01661 833144

Tel: 01670 514665

Tel: 01669 622834

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We've included as much as we could in this

year's festival but there is much more to

explore in Northumberland. Below is just a

taste of a few other things not to miss in

Northumberland during 2015..…

Visit…

In 2014 a new visitor centre opened within the grounds of Hexham Abbey. The centre has an interactive exhibition charting the history of one of the oldest and important monastic buildings in the country, as well as new visitor facilities, including a café. www.hexhamabbey.org.uk

Explore…

A stunning landscape shaped by industry and re-worked by nature. Here you will find bastle houses and lime kilns alongside some truly unique wildlife - black grouse, water voles, lapwings, curlews, oyster catchers and many more! You can explore the area on foot or by bike or even on horseback. There is also a large range of quality independent shops, pubs, cafés and accommodation.www.visitnorthumberland.com/countryside/allen-valleys

Hexham Abbey

Northumberland North Pennines - The Allen Valleys

Hexham Abbey

Experience…

A visit to the beautiful walled town of Berwick-upon-Tweed is an amazing experience in itself. You can explore the famous Elizabethan town walls, ramparts and gun emplacements for free all year round! Between the 11th – 16th April 2015 Berwick will hold its second walking festival, encouraging people to explore the remarkable range of walks in and around the town. www.visitberwick.co.uk

Don't forget...

The world famous colony of seabirds is just a few miles off the Northumberland Coast. Visitors can explore the islands on one of the excellent guided boat trips which run from Seahouses.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands

Berwick Walking Festival

The Farne Islands

National Park Centre, Once BrewedMilitary Road, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7ANTel: 01434 344396www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.ukSpecial Residents' Weekend offer: Free, but donations welcome for the National Park's Good Nature Fund.National Park Centre, TIC and gateway to Hadrian's Wall Heritage Site and Northumberland National Park.Special activities during Festival weekend:Your Dark Sky Park. Family-based astronomy with children's activities during the afternoon, followed by an evening talk on Eclipses and the possibility of star gazing observations using solar and telescopes, weather permitting. Please wrap up warm.Opening times: Saturday only: Family session: 4pm – 6pm. Evening talk and Observations: 7pm – 10pm. Restricted numbers: Please phone 01434 611521 to book a place.Wheelchair access.

Dark Skies Events

For further information on Northumberland Residents’ Festival and future events, please visit:

facebook.com/northumberlandevents

Website:

twitter.com/EventsNE

visitnorthumberland.com

residentsfestival.northumberland.gov.uk

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Residents’ Festival 201521st and 22nd MarchValid for use by residents of Northumberland and employees of Northumberland County Council to gain free or reduced entry at the participating attractions listed. Residents must complete the reverse and hand in one voucher at their chosen attraction to gain the offer available.Details of the various offers are stated within each attraction description.Valid for use only on 21st and 22nd of March 2015. Please bring proof of residence or proof of your employment with NCC (e.g. Staff pass, payslip or ID Card) with you as you may be asked to produce this. A driving licence, utility bill or bank statement will be accepted as proof of residence. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers at participating venues. To save time, please complete the vouchers before arrival at the venue.

Residents’ Festival 201521st and 22nd MarchValid for use by residents of Northumberland and employees of Northumberland County Council to gain free or reduced entry at the participating attractions listed. Residents must complete the reverse and hand in one voucher at their chosen attraction to gain the offer available.Details of the various offers are stated within each attraction description.Valid for use only on 21st and 22nd of March 2015. Please bring proof of residence or proof of your employment with NCC (e.g. Staff pass, payslip or ID Card) with you as you may be asked to produce this. A driving licence, utility bill or bank statement will be accepted as proof of residence. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers at participating venues. To save time, please complete the vouchers before arrival at the venue.

Residents’ Festival 201521st and 22nd MarchValid for use by residents of Northumberland and employees of Northumberland County Council to gain free or reduced entry at the participating attractions listed. Residents must complete the reverse and hand in one voucher at their chosen attraction to gain the offer available.Details of the various offers are stated within each attraction description.Valid for use only on 21st and 22nd of March 2015. Please bring proof of residence or proof of your employment with NCC (e.g. Staff pass, payslip or ID Card) with you as you may be asked to produce this. A driving licence, utility bill or bank statement will be accepted as proof of residence. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers at participating venues. To save time, please complete the vouchers before arrival at the venue.

Residents’ Festival 201521st and 22nd MarchValid for use by residents of Northumberland and employees of Northumberland County Council to gain free or reduced entry at the participating attractions listed. Residents must complete the reverse and hand in one voucher at their chosen attraction to gain the offer available.Details of the various offers are stated within each attraction description.Valid for use only on 21st and 22nd of March 2015. Please bring proof of residence or proof of your employment with NCC (e.g. Staff pass, payslip or ID Card) with you as you may be asked to produce this. A driving licence, utility bill or bank statement will be accepted as proof of residence. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers at participating venues. To save time, please complete the vouchers before arrival at the venue.

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