Northern Rocks Festival 2010

Northern Rocks 2010 will run between Saturday 22 May and Sunday 6 June. The two weeks will be full of almost 30 events and activities to help you discover the geological secrets of the North Pennines AONB and European Geopark

Guided walk led by local geologist - Brian Young

Northern Rocks 2010 is the seventh North Pennines Festival of Geology and Landscape.  

European Geoparks Week

The festival celebrates the world-class geology of the North Pennines. It coincides with European Geoparks Week, an annual summer celebration aimed at promoting the geology and landscape of the 35 European Geoparks. European Geoparks are regions with outstanding geological heritage where this is being used to support sustainable development. European Geoparks are part of a wider network of Global Geoparks.

Events for everyone

Join a themed walk and see the North Pennines through fresh eyes; explore old lead mines with expert guides; have a go at dry stone walling; follow a pack pony route of horse back and try your hand at watercolour painting!

Find out more

To get a paper copy of the programme call 01388 528801 or email info@northpenninesaonb.org.uk or download the pdf file!