Events, Festivals and Shows
There is a huge variety of events, festivals and activities on offer in the North Pennines. From May Day celebrations, village fairs and carnivals to walking festivals, leek shows and horse fairs - there's plenty to suit all tastes. The best way to find out about them is to contact Tourist Information Centres in and around the AONB
Selected Events and Festivals in 2010
- North Pennines AONB Events Programme - running between March and October 2010 with 26 events across the North Pennines.
- Northern Rocks 2010 - the North Pennines Festival of Geology and Landscape. This year the Festival runs between 22 May and 6 June.
- Poems and Pints with Simon Armitage at Langdon Beck Hotel - Friday 16 July
- Haltwhistle Walking Festivals (Offsite link): Spring 24 April - 3 May; Autumn 9-17 Oct; and a long distance challenge event on 8 May. Call 01434 321242 or info@haltwhistle.org
- Flora of the Fells Festival - wide range of events and activities across Cumbria and the North Pennines: spring-autumn 2010
Show time!
Agricultural shows are an excellent day out for the whole family, as well as being an opportunity to find out more about the rural way of life in the North Pennines. You'll find stalls selling local produce and crafts; rural skills demonstrations; animals from sheep, cattle and poultry to goats, guinea pigs and ducks; as well as programmes of events from sheep dog trials to pony fancy dress! Find out more about shows and fairs from Tourist Information Centres.
2010 show dates:
- 8 May - Nenthead Gala
- 31 May - Northumberland County Show
- 3-9 June - Appleby Horse Fair*
- 26 June - Alston Gala
- 24 July - Penrith Agricultural Show
- 7 Aug - Middleton-in Teesdale Carnival
- 14 Aug - Appleby Agricultural Show
- 14 Aug - Slaley Show
- 19 Aug - Brough Agricultural Show
- 21 Aug - Allendale Show
- 28 Aug - Dufton Agricultural Show
- 28 Aug - Weardale Agricultural Show (St. John's Chapel)
- 30 Aug - Garrigill Gala
- 30 Aug - Blanchland and Hunstanworth Show
- 4 Sep - Alston Agricultural Show
- 4 Sep - Highforest show, Allenheads
- 4-5 Sep - Wolsingham and Wear Valley Show
- 11 Sep - Bowes Agricultural Show
- 11-12 Sep - Stanhope Agricultural Show
- 18 Sep - Egglestone Agricultural Show
- 25 Sep - Langdon Beck Show
*The Horse Fair is a traditional gypsy gathering and NOT an organised event. People attend at their own risk
In this section
AONB Events Programme 2010
Explore the North Pennines in the company of expert guides and uncover the area's special qualities. The programme is packed full of 26 exciting events between March and October 2010
Updated: 23/08/10
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
Updated: 29/06/10
Poems & Pints with Simon Armitage at Langdon Beck
In July 2010 award-winning poet Simon Armitage is walking the Pennine Way and writing a book about his experiences on Britain's first (and arguably finest) National Trails. On Friday 16 July he'll be resting his head at the Langdon Beck Hotel (Upper Teesdale), courtesy of the North Pennines AONB Partnership. Poems & Pints with Simon Armitage will kick off at 8pm - it's free but pre-booking is ESSENTIAL, call the AONB Partnership on 01388 528801 to secure your place!
Updated: 29/06/10
Flora of the Fells Festival 2010
Wide range of events and activities across Cumbria and the North Pennines: spring - autumn 2010
Updated: 19/02/10
Other events & activities in the North Pennines
As well as events organised by the AONB Partnership there are many other organisations also running events and activities exploring the fantastic landscape, wildlife and history of the North Pennines
Updated: 19/02/10
