Sunday 3 October 2010

Autumn 2010


Lots happening up here in North Northumberland this Autumn and early Winter. Base yourself here at The Old Vicarage and take advantage of the following events and opportunities:-

Alnwick celebrates Harry Potter all October. Visit Alnwick Castle and The Alnwick Gardens in October for a season inspired by the wonderful world of Harry Potter. Hogwarts party – 28th October. Halloween Weekend 30th – 31st October includes a pumpkin parade, spell-book-making workshop or herbology lesson, Muggles tour of the Poison Garden and more!! Check it all out at www.alnwickgarden.com and www.alnwickcastle.com

Meanwhile in Berwick-upon-Tweed on the 22nd October see the wonderful Tornado Steam Train and a trial run of the new lighting system of the magnificent Royal Border Bridge. For the lighting up proper be there on the 27th November for what should be an amazing event with all 28 arches being illuminated in all sorts of ways

Barn at Beal are presenting a ticket only evening of fireworks and music on the 6th November – see www.barnatbeal.com

Looking further ahead – get your skates on for the Dickensian Market in Berwick on the 12th December. This will be bigger and better than ever with an ice-rink as a new attraction, numerous stalls, street entertainers, seasonal food and drinks, afternoon Victorian style teas in the Town Hall by ourselves – The Old Vicarage Guesthouse team!!

The Bridge illumination is the culmination of the Stevenson 150 celebrations. Please note that Ruth and Maurice are offering 4 nights for the price of three from November onwards until further notice.