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| Lindisfarne Castle - Free Entry 24/25th March |
When was the last time you explored the history of Lord Armstrong at Cragside House and Gardens? Or visited Holy Island and took in the glorious view from the top of Lindisfarne Castle? You can do both of these things FREE during the Residents’ Festival just by downloading a voucher and taking along proof that you live in Northumberland.
Our top picks of places to visit:
Woodhorn Museum have recently launched a new exhibitition that is just great for the kids (and big kids!) called INVASION! See amazing props and costumes from your favourite sci-fi films and television shows including Star Wars, Doctor Who, Aliens and many more. Come face to face with iconic robots including Robby the Robot, B9 and Robocop. It's an out of this world experience on your doorstep! They also currently have other wonderful exhibitions including Mining a Golden Seam and Spirit of Northumberland, an exhibition of new work inspired by the people, places and traditions of Northumberland. There really is something for everyone here.
Cragside House and Gardens has been a family favourite of since I was a child and they are constantly making improvements and introducing new exhibitionsto keep things interesting and new this year is Cragside: The Servants' Side. This is your chance to see the real faces of the Cragside servants and find out about the untold stories of life in service. Discover the romance of James McDougle and see his original footman's livery uniform. Learn the Victorian recipe for brown bread ice cream, served to Cragside's Royal guests. With close up photographs of original parts of the servants' tower you'll get a real glimpse behind closed doors.
The lesser known Bailiffgate Museum is often overlooked compared to some of our County's bigger attractions, but this is an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with a real gem of a museum. It's just along from the Castle at Alnwick and one of their current fascinating exhibitions is As They Really Were - the Citizens of Alnwick 1831 - Professor Keith Middlemas. Spot your ancestors through a unique exhibition of drawings painted by a nineteenth-century, Alnwick artist, Percy Forster (born 1801). Forster was the son of the Duke of Northumberland’s gamekeeper and his artwork was exhibited at the Royal Academy. The sketches are of Alnwick townsfolk in the 1830s at the time of the first ever census and represent a cross section of society. “Handy Tom” the butcher’s man, Wise Willie, Purvis the cow doctor, Henry Trotter the horse farrier and “Damn you dog” Brosby are among the many fascinating characters who come to life in these portraits.
So get out there and enjoy some long lost family favourites! Simply download the voucher here and choose from this full list of where to go.
Free entry at:
Bailiffgate Museum (Free)
Cragside (Free)
Lindisfarne Castle (Free)
Wallington (Free)
Longframlington Gardens (Free)
2 for 1 Entry at:
Belsay Hall & Gardens (2for1)
Chesters Roman Fort (2for1)
Corbridge Roman Town (2for1)
Dunstanburgh Castle (2for1)
Etal Castle (2for1)
Hexham Old Gaol (2for1)
Lindisfarne Priory (2for1)
Newbiggin Maritime Centre (2for1)
RNLI Grace Darling Museum (2for1)
Seaton Delaval Hall (2for1)
Warkworth Castle & Hermitage (2for1)
50% off, or other offer at:
Kirkley Hall (50% off)
Woodhorn (Buy Adult - Child free)
Where will you visit during the festival? Let us know by commenting below.
You must bring proof that you live in Northumberland when presenting these vouchers at an event. A driving licence, utility bill or bank statement will all be accepted. To save time, please complete the discount voucher before arrival at the venue.
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