WHAT'S ON Slaley Show. Saturday 10th August. Held annually, this is a traditional agricultural show that celebrates rural life and community spirit. This event features a wide range of attractions including livestock displays, horse and pony classes, dog shows, and horticultural competitions. This year’s entertainment is provided by Gui Godts – the Belgium Bouncing Man who combines the finest horsemanship with dangerous stunts, trick riding and humour! Adults £10, under 12 years FREE. www.slaleyshow.org.uk Knight’s Tournament at Warkworth Castle. Tuesday 30th to Wednesday 31st July & Tuesday 13th to Wednesday 14th August, 10am to 5pm. Watch the action as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill. Booking is essential. www.english-heritage.org.uk Teddy Bear’s Weekend Aln Valley Railway. Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August. Take part in the Teddy Bear Trail at Lionheart Station. £1 per entry and this includes a small prize and entry into a prize draw on completion of the trail. The steam trains will be running all weekend, departing from Lionheart Station and Greenrigg Halt. Additional charges apply. Family tickets start at £17 per ticket, 0-2 years and Teddy Bears travel for FREE. www.alnvalleyrailway.co.uk Druridge Bay Campout. Friday 13th to Sunday 15th September. Get ready for a family-friendly camping weekend with delicious street food, cool drinks, live music, and loads of activities including a sandcastle making competition, circus skills, bingo and the annual beach clean. Camping and noncamping options. Under 16’s £5 (no camping) £20 (camping), under 5’s £5 (no camping) FREE (camping) www.druridgebay.co.uk Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery: The World of Childhood. On until the 8th Sept 2024. The World of Childhood exhibition is for all ages providing fun and thought-provoking childhood experiences. It will provide the visitor with an insight into how experiences have changed over time, by using images, literature, activities and information. £1 for ages 5–16 and under 5’s free! For a full list of opening hours and events, please visit www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk North East Dog Festival. Kirkley Hall, Saturday 31st to Sunday 1st September. The North East Dog Festival is a brilliant end-of-summer outing for families and dog enthusiasts. There will be dog shows and competitions, demonstrations, stalls and exhibitors, workshops, family-friendly entertainment and a variety of food and drink stalls to choose from. Tickets can be purchased online. Prices start at £3.50 for 5-15 years, under 5’s FREE. www.northeastdogfestival.com What’s on this Summer As always, information is correct at the time of print, but events can be subject to change so check with the provider before attending. In addition to the magazine, new content is loaded daily to our regional website so check-in regularly and sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter. 8
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