Oak Tree in the College Valley, Northumberland National Park

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Northumberland National Park - Summer of Walking

Northumberland National Park is celebrating 60 years of National Parks and Access to the Countryside with a summer of great walking events. For more information visit our Summer of Walking page.

Northumberland County Show - May 25, 2009

Family day out at the county show © Susan BradleyFamily at County Show

The region's single most successful agricultural event attracting both rural and urban audiences.

The core event is the agricultural competitive classes attracting exhibitors from as far north as Scotland to Lancashire. With emphasis on tradition, visitors can experience sheep shearing, hedge laying, the elegance of heavy horse turnouts, parade of hounds, grand parade and showing classes. Intermingled with this are some spectacular acts to thrill and entertain all members of the family.

Telephone: 01434 604216. Visit www.northcountyshow.co.uk for more information.

The Living Frontier - Saturday, May 30, 8pm

Ermine Street Guard © Roger CleggErmine Street GuardHave you ever wanted to witness the might of Imperial Rome, hear the songs of the Viking or choose a side in the English Civil War?

Only one man can help you. Professor Thaddius E. Pokk, time-traveller and master of the space time continuum.

With the help of his majestic time machine the professor will transport you through the mists of time, leap centuries in a second and grasp a unique chance to live in the past.

Prepare yourself to be a guest at two battles, a wedding and funeral, unlike anything you have seen before.

This event combines mass historical re-enactment with music, drama and cutting edge technology to create an unmissable evening for all the family.

Venue

Tynedale Rugby Football Club
Station Road
Corbridge
NE45 5AY
(Northumberland County Show Ground)

For more information and times visit www.livingfrontier.com or telephone 01434-322002.

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