Learn how to identify some of the wonderful spring wild flowers in the grassland and woodland habitats.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is essential, bring a packed lunch. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.

Find out why Hollinside Manor was known as the ‘Giants Castle’ many years ago and see the remains of this fortified house. Our knowledgable volunteers will guide you on a 3 mile walk which also takes in Derwenthaugh Park and  impressive views from the Nine Arches Viaduct, with a chance to see the iconic red kite in flight.

The walk will include hills, steps and may be muddy, please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather.  You may wish to bring a drink and a snack. This walk is suitable for families.

Please book a place if you intend to join us.

Discover Blaydon Burn, a beautiful hidden gem and help Tyne Rivers Trust make it a safer place for wildlife and a more attractive place to visit.

Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear, bring a packed lunch and a drink; please bring work gloves if you have them.  Litter pickers, bin bags and gloves if you need them will be provided – please contact Jenny Elliott to let her know if you intend to go along.

Meet at the entrance near The Black Bull, Blaydon, NE21 4JJ.

Explore this beautiful woodland on two wheels with our qualified guides, who will also teach some of the basics of cycle maintenance.

This session is suitable for families and is aimed at beginner level. Please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather, you may wish to bring a drink and a snack.

Booking is essential for this activity.

Explore this beautiful woodland on two wheels with our qualified guides, who will also teach some of the basics of cycle maintenance.

This session is suitable for families and is aimed at beginner level. Please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather, you may wish to bring a drink and a snack.

Booking is essential for this activity.

Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.

All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.

Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.

For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.

Over 300 years ago, swords were made at Shotley Bridge with steel forged from iron produced at Allensford. Discover the blast furnace, hidden on the Northumberland bank of the river Derwent with archaeologists Tony Liddell & Alan Williams. Find out about the history of the site, its purpose and what remains can still be seen.

Meet at the car park on Pemberton Road, adjacent to the A68, DH8 9BA

To book a place please email Kari.

Get up close with bees and other wildlife and find out what the Spetchells are. This 3¾ mile guided walk will follow the Tyne riverbank, returning through the meadows and woodlands of the Country Park and finally climbing up one of the Spetchells, with fantastic views across the Tyne.

The walk will include hills, steps and may be muddy, please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather.  You may wish to bring a drink and a snack. This walk is suitable for families.

Please book a place if you intend to join us.

Explore this beautiful woodland on two wheels with our qualified guides, who will also teach some of the basics of cycle maintenance.

This session is suitable for families and is aimed at beginner level. Please wear suitable footwear and clothes for the weather, you may wish to bring a drink and a snack.

Booking is essential for this activity.

Learn to identify our most common species of bumblebees and discover more about their fascinating ecology. The session will begin indoors at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre, before heading out to Cross Lane Meadows Nature Reserve for a field trip.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear. Activities are aimed at age 10 and over; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking essential, further details will be provided on booking.

Enjoy a fabulous day out in Chopwell Wood, as we bring back this event for a second year. Try your hand at a host of heritage activities such as green woodworking, let the kids run wild in the Bushcraft Dell and relax with a picnic or buy lunch from one of our many caterers.

Be the first to find out who’s coming on our Facebook page.

This event is brought to you by The Land of Oak & Iron working with Friends of Chopwell Wood and the Forestry Commission.

Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.

This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.

Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.

This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.

Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.

This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.

Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.

This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.

Discover the route of the 18th century Lands Way, a waggonway which seems to be built on two levels. Local residents are working with The Archaeogical Practice to run this excavation in Axwell Park.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear and dress for the weather (sun hat and cream or waterproofs). Bring a packed lunch and a drink. All tools, equipment and instruction will be provided.

This activity is free but booking is essential. Contact the Archaeological Practice with which day(s) you would like to attend.

Support Woodland Trust volunteers who have started this new group caring for a recently planted wood with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley.

All tools, equipment and gloves will be provided as well as tea and coffee; please wear stout footwear and suitable clothing for outdoors and bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may wish to bring waterproofs, depending on the weather.

Learn new skills, make friends and have fun whilst carrying out a programme of practical woodland and access tasks.

For more information please contact the Woodland Trust.