Other events and activities in the North Pennines
There are many organisations running events and activities exploring the stunning landscape, wildlife and history of the North Pennines.
Allendale Bakery
Durham County Council's Countryside Service
The Garden Station Langley
John Martin Heritage Festival
Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum
Harehope Quarry
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Moor House-Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve
Natural History Society of Northumbria
Newbiggin Methodist Chapel
North Pennines Wool Group
Slack House Farm
Upper Teesdale Botany Group
Allendale Bakery
Unit 2, Allen Mill Regeneration, Allendale, NE47 9EQ
Tel: 01434 618879
Website: Allendale Bakery and Cafe
Breadmaking courses for beginners or come and learn to make fancy breads and sourdough.
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Durham County Council's Countryside Service
Email: countryside@durham.gov.uk
Website: Durham County Council - Countryside Service
Tel: 0191 372 9100
Request a copy of their programme of guided walks (from 1-15 miles). The countryside service also offers plenty volunteering opportunities if you would like to help out in the countryside.
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The Garden Station, Langley
Langley, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 5LA
Website: The Garden Station
Tel: 01434 684391
2012 brings another wealth of interesting courses. Learn about beekeeping or try your hand at a range of unusual crafts.
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John Martin Heritage Festival, Haydon Bridge
Website: John Martin Heritage Festival
Talks, workshops, guided walks and much more. The festival runs until September 2012.
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Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum
Nr Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Co Durham DL13 1AR
Tel: 01388 537505
Website: Killhope - the North of England Lead Mining Museum
Find out what is happening at this fascinating museum in Upper Weardale.
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Haltwhistle Partnership
Tel: 01434 322025
Email: haltywalkfest@btinternet.com
Website: Haltwhistle Walking Festival
Haltwhistle Partnership are running two walking festivals in 2012 ( April 28- May 7 and Oct 6-14) and a long distance challenge event on 19 May.
Harehope Quarry
Frosterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 2SG
Tel: 01388 528633/528599
Email: info@harehopequarry.org.uk
Website: Harehope Quarry Project
Lots of fun outdoor workshops suitable for families running between March and September or come along to one of the volunteer days.
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Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
Tel: 017683 53954
Email: info@highlightsnorth.co.uk
Website: Highlights Rural Touring Scheme
A programme of high quality professional theatre, music, dance and craft events for village halls and community centres.
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Moor House Upper-Teesdale National Nature Reserve
Reserve Office, Widdybank Farm, Langdon Beck,Forest in Teesdale, DL12 0HQ
Tel: 01833 622374
Website: Natural England
Natural England run a programme of intersting events and activities.
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Natural History Society of Northumbria
Email: nhsn@ncl.ac.uk
Website: Natural History Society of Northumbria
The Natural History Society of Northumbria run a series of field meetings (March - Oct), some in the North Pennines and also provide natural history lectures in the Great North Museum:Hancock (Newcastle) (Mar-Oct)
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Newbiggin Methodist Chapel
Newbiggin in Teesdale, Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0TY
Tel: 01833 631670
Website: Newbiggin Methodist Chapel
Visit the oldest functioning methodist church in the world. An exhibition runs during the summer months.
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North Pennines Wool Group
Tel: 01388 537292
Email: info@npennines-wool.co.uk
Website: North Pennines Wool Group
A wool event is going to be held on 28 September 2012 at St John's Chapel. The event offers visitors an exciting opportunity to find out about the wool produced in the North Pennines, to see demonstrations of a range of craft techniques using local wool and to have a go at them. There will also be opportunities to buy yarns, fleeces and other wool related products.
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Slack House Farm
Ireshopeburn, Weardale, Co Durham
Tel: 01388 537292
Email: slackhousefarm@fleecewithaltitude.co.uk
Website: Slackhouse Farm
Regular open studio events May to Aug and a range of rural workshops with an environmental emphasis. Your chance to learn about permaculture, green woodworking and natural feltmaking.
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Upper Teesdale Botany Group
The group meets regulalrly on Mondays and run occasional specialist plant identification workshops
Contact Dr Margaret Bradshaw mebhilltop@btinternet.com for further details.
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YHA
Website: Youth Hostel Association
Youth hostels in the area ( Dufton, Ninebanks, Edmunbyers, Alston, Langdon Beck and Kirkby Stephen) offer 'special interest' breaks.