January 2025


Welcome in the New Year with a month filled of joy and activities! Traditionally a quiet month, after the madness of the Christmas and New Year party season, January is still an exciting month to get out and explore Northumberland.


Northumberland has some of the darkest skies in the whole Country and the viewing season is in full swing throughout January at the Kielder Observatory. It’s one of Northumberland’s top attractions according to Trip Advisor and it’s the perfect educational and exciting trip for the whole family.

“Could you get away with murder?”

Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour – research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time – MURDER:STAGED to Alnwick Playhouse on Saturday the 11th of January.

If you’re not a true crime fan, between the 14th – 18th of January, Alnwick Playhouse have an alternative option with the stage production of Pinocchio. 

If Market’s are more your thing, Hexham Market will be on Saturday the 11th of January or Saturday the 25th of January.