Things to do in Bamburgh and the north coast
Bamburgh Castle on its rock, the dunes and beaches from Budle Bay down to Beadnell, and Seahouses harbour, where the boats leave for the Farne Islands. Main places: Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell, Belford and Waren Mill.
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What is on in Bamburgh and the north coast soon
Saturday 3 October 2026
Benefice harvest supper
18:00 St Mary's Church, The Gallery, Belford
A harvest supper for the parishes of Bamburgh, Belford and Lucker, held ahead of the individual harvest celebrations. Organiser
Sunday 4 October 2026
Harvest Festival
St Aidan's Church, Bamburgh · Free
St Aidan's marks the end of its Season of Creation with a Harvest Festival thinking of farming communities near and far. The church's main Sunday service is at 11am, but check the parish site for the harvest timings. Organiser
Saturday 10 October 2026
Pressure (12A) community cinema
18:00 Seahouses Hub, Seahouses · £8, concessions £7.50, children £4, family £21
A community screening of Pressure, the story of meteorologist James Stagg and the D-Day weather forecast. Book through the Seahouses Development Trust. Organiser
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Afternoon light entertainment with tea and cake
13:30 Seahouses Hub, Seahouses · £5
A relaxed afternoon of light entertainment with tea or coffee and cake, run by Seahouses Development Trust. Tickets from The Hub, cards accepted. Organiser
Sunday 18 October 2026
Run Northumberland Castles Half Marathon
09:45 Links Car Park (race HQ), Bamburgh · £30 affiliated, £32 unaffiliated
A closed-road half marathon loop between Bamburgh and North Sunderland with views out to the Farnes and Holy Island. Entries close on 10 October, and visitors should expect road closures that morning. Organiser
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