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Special Events

If you'd like to print off a copy of our last leaflet click here. You will find extra events here on the website though as we are constantly developing the programme.

Heritage Open Days: Winding House

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September, 1pm - 4pm

Following renovation of the winding engine thanks to funding from the SITA Trust, visitors will be able to enter the last Victorian engine house in Northumberland and see some of the workings in actio...

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Heritage Open Days: Oliver Kilbourn

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September, 10am to 12.30pm

During Heritage Open Days weekend we will be opening up Function Room 2 for a special public viewing of the Oliver Kilbourn Collection. Oliver Kilbourn was a key member of the Ashington group, and wil...

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Heritage Open Days: Doon the Waggon Way

September 12th 2010 11am - 4pm

A day of family entertainment with traditional stories, songs and music from the North East. Doon the Waggon Way features performances remembering the waggon way and how people lived and worked in the...

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Heritage Open Days: Wansbeck Matters

September 12th 2010 11am - 3pm

Woodhorn's regular Matters will be making a special extra visit on Sunday 12th September. You'll find them in the kitchen area of Coal Town demonstrating the art of matmaking.

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Pumpkin Trail

Saturday October 23rd to Sunday October 31st, All Day

Explore Woodhorn's historic colliery buildings to find the hidden pumpkins and complete the special trail!

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Birds of Prey Display

October 27th 2010 11am-3pm

See beautiful birds of prey on display all day and catch one of the spectacular flying displays by the team at Ridgeside Falconry. Flying displays at 12noon and 2pm

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Halloween Tours

1pm and 2.30pm

Join one of our special spooky  colliery tours to get the whole family in the Halloween mood. Places are limited so call 01670 528 080 to reserve a place.Tours at 1pm and 2.30pmAdults £2.95, Children ...

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Crafting with Mrs. Claus

Weekends and school holidays in December 12noon - 3pm

Join Mrs. Claus to make simple but effective seasonal decorations.Every Weekend during December plus open days during the school holidays, 12noon - 3pm 

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Christmas Fayre

December 5th 2010 10am - 4pm

Discover locally produced food, art, crafts and jewellery at our ever-popular Christmas Fayre. A great opportunity to find some unique Christmas gifts away from the hustle and bustle of the high stree...

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Lantern Making Workshops & Lantern Parade

December 19th 2010 Workshops at 10.30am and 1.30pm, Parade at 4pm

Join artist Simon Pell to create your own large willow and tissue 'withy' lantern. Each workshop lasts around 1.5 hours, including a short break. After the workshops we will dry out your lante...

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