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.
Events
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County Shows
Over the forthcoming months we will have a presence at the following county shows. Do come along and say hello to us.
| Date | Event | Entrance Fee | |||
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| 10/10/2026 | Alwinton Show | Pay on arrival |
Virtual Talks
| DATE | EVENT | VENUE | SPEAKER | BOOKING |
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| 22 October 2026 | Belize to Berwick: The British Honduran Forestry Unit | Online Talk 7pm | Katie Wright | Via Eventbrite |
| 12 November 2026 | Disorderly and lawless persons in the Northumberland Quarter Sessions | Online Talk 7pm. | Jo March | Via Eventbrite |
| 14 January 2027 | The Stannington Sanatorium Prior to the NHS | Online Talk 7pm. | Ryan Fallon | Via Eventbrite |
Workshops
| DATE | TITLE OF WORKSHOP | VENUE | BOOKING INFORMATION | |
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| 20/10/2026 | House History Workshop: An introduction in researching your property | County Hall, Morpeth. 10am - 12pm | Via Eventbrite, limited tickets available. | |
| 17/11/2026 | Hidden Histories: Exploring Morpeth County Lunatic Asylum Records | Woodhorn Museum, Ashington. 10am - 12pm | Via Eventbrite, limited tickets available. | |
| 16/02/2027 | Local History: An introduction to researching your community | County Hall, Morpeth. 10am - 12pm | Via Eventbrite, limited tickets available. | |
| 21/04/2027 | Tracing Female Ancestors through Poor Law Records | County Hall, Morpeth. 10am - 12pm | Via Eventbrite, limited tickets available. | |
| 15/06/2027 | House History: An introduction to researching your property | County Hall, Morpeth. 10am - 12pm | Via Eventbrite, limited tickets available. |
Talks
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Exhibitions
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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 North East Museums who administer the on-site charges. North East Museums staff will be pleased to explain the charging options to you.