Events

On this page we list events that Northumberland Archives will host or participate in. The list indicates whether booking is required for the event, any costs involved and, where appropriate, information on how to book. If you need any further detail about any of the listed events please contact us at archives@northumberland.gov.uk.

Talks

DATEEVENTVENUEBOOKINGINFORMATION
20th May 2025From Bradford to Berwick - A Photographic Journey.County Hall, Morpeth
Conference Room 2
1pm - 2pm
Not NecessaryTalk by Cameron Robertson
10th June 2025House History Workshop
County Hall, Morpeth
Conference Room 2
10am - 12pm
EventBrite
25th June 2025Heroines, Heroes, and the Hospital: Narratives of the Stannington Children's SanatoriumCounty Hall, Morpeth
Conference Room 1
1pm - 2pn
EventBriteTalk by Ryan Fallon
15th July 2025Researching your Community WorkshopCounty Hall, Morpeth
Conference Room 2
10am - 12pm
EventBrite
23rd July 2025Be good, be wise, be learned. Elizabeth Montagu, the North and the Archive.County Hall, Morpeth
Conference Room 1
1pm - 2pm
Not NecessaryTalk by Charlotte Crawshaw

Exhibitions

DateEventVenueBookingInformation
28th April - 25th May 2025Philip CheswrightCounty Hall, MorperthNo Booked NeededExhibition Philip Cheswright 1917-1946 based on correspondence and sketchbooks

County Shows

Over the forthcoming months we will have a presence at the following county shows. Do come along and say hello to us.

DateEventEntrance Fee
16th August 2025Allendale ShowPayable on Arrival
30th August 2025Bellingham ShowPayable on Arrival

Virtual Talks

DATEEVENTVENUESPEAKERBOOKING

Free Tours

On the second Saturday of each month we offer free back of house tours at Northumberland Archives – Woodhorn. If you like a look behind the scenes and to learn more about our work you can book a place on any of the tours via our Eventbrite Page – Northumberland Archives Events | Eventbrite.

Free Saturday Research Surgeries

Would you welcome some expert advice about your research? On the third Saturday of each month we offer free one-to-one half hour research surgeries at Northumberland Archives – Woodhorn. Members of staff are available to offer advice about sources etc. You can book a research surgery on our Eventbrite Page – Northumberland Archives Events | Eventbrite.

Free Tuesday Research Surgeries

Each Tuesday we offer 30 minute one to one research surgeries in the reception area at County Hall, Morpeth. You’ll be able to speak with an experienced staff member about your family history, house history or other research topic. Staff are able to demonstrate some of the digital resources available in our searchrooms and at County Hall and suggest how these might assist with your research. Sessions are bookable on our Eventbrite page – Northumberland Archives Events | Eventbrite.

Attending An Activity at Northumberland Archives – Woodhorn

Many of the activities that we offer are free to attend. There is a car parking charge payable when you come on site. The site is managed by Museums Northumberland who administer the on-site charges. Museums Northumberland staff will be pleased to explain the charging options to you.