What’s on in Northumberland 2026
Breathtaking countryside and rich history make Northumberland a gem of the North East.
When you’re staying at either our Berwick or Haggerston Castle holiday parks, you’ll have plenty to do throughout the year. Here are our top picks for events in 2026.
March
Alnwick Castle: Season Opening
When: Late March–October 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Where: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1NQ
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (22 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
As the castle throws open its gates for spring, step into a real-life film location (yes, the “Hogwarts” one!) and explore ramparts, museums, and family activities around the grounds. The open season typically runs from the end of March through October, with daily opening hours in peak months—ideal for squeezing in broomstick-style fun and views over the River Aln. Pair it with The Alnwick Garden next door for a full day out without moving the car.
April
Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering
When: Friday 10–Sunday 12 April 2026 (TBC; always the weekend after Easter)
Where: Town Hall & Market Place, Morpeth NE61 1LZ
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (41 miles from park, 50-minute drive)
Traditional music, clog dancing, dialect, craft and heritage all spill out across Morpeth at this long-running spring celebration. Expect street performers, workshops, concerts and a friendly festival atmosphere centered on the handsome 18th-century Town Hall and Market Place. It’s a lovely way to meet Northumberland’s living traditions and pick up local bakes and crafts before a scenic drive home.
May
Berwick Riding of the Bounds
When: First Saturday in May 2026 (TBC)
Where: Parade & The Barracks, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1DF
Nearest park: Berwick (0.6 miles from park, three-minute drive)
Horses clatter through the historic streets as riders “check the bounds,” re-enacting Berwick’s centuries-old tradition of guarding the border. It’s a camera-ready spectacle that sweeps from town to countryside and back again, with family-friendly vantage points around The Barracks and the Elizabethan walls. Grab fish and chips at the quay afterwards and stroll the Old Bridge before tucking up back in your caravan.
June
Mighty Dub Fest (Volkswagen & Family Festival)
When: 18–21 June 2026
Where: Alnwick Castle, Alnwick NE66 1NQ
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (22 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
Live music, fairground rides, craft traders and a rainbow of classic VWs roll into Alnwick Castle for a weekend that’s as family-friendly as it is retro-cool. Day visitors are welcomed with street food, kids’ activities, and a festival buzz in a jaw-dropping setting beneath the castle walls. If you’re staying nearby, it’s super handy for a lazy festival afternoon before a short hop back to base.
July
“Ahoy at the Castle!” Pirate-Themed Fun at Bamburgh
When: Late July into August (2026 dates TBC; runs during school holidays)
Where: Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh NE69 7DF
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (12 miles from park, 20-minute drive)
Set against one of Britain’s most dramatic castles and beaches, the Bamburgh goes full swashbuckler with pirate-school shenanigans, craft sessions and family activities in the West Ward. Plan time to explore the State Rooms and then scamper down to the sands for a paddle and castle-view picnic.
August
Glendale Show (Wooler)
When: August Bank Holiday Monday 2026 (TBC)
Where: The Showfield, North Middleton, Wooler NE71 6QX
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (12 miles from park, 20-minute drive)
A classic country show packed with livestock classes, arena displays, rural crafts, food stalls and children’s entertainment that’s easy to reach from Berwick and Haggerston. It’s one of Northumberland’s big family days out, with free parking and a full programme from morning to late afternoon. Come early for the animals, stay for the stunt horses and ice cream, and leave with muddy boots and happy kids.
September
Alnwick Food Festival (Market Place)
When: Late September 2026 (dates TBC)
Where: Market Place, Alnwick NE66 1HP
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (23 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
Street food sizzles and local producers take over Alnwick’s historic Market Place for a weekend of demos, tasters and treats. It’s an easy wander with prams, you can dip in and out between stalls, and there’s usually family entertainment alongside the artisan bakes, cheeses and tipples. Stock up on goodies for the caravan and call it the most delicious souvenir of your break.
October
Halloween at The Alnwick Garden & Lilidorei
When: Mid-October to early November 2026 (TBC; Half-Term highlights)
Where: Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU
Nearest park: Haggerston Castle (22 miles from park, 30-minute drive)
By day, the Autumn Pumpkin Garden and “School of Poison” mix crafts, potion-making and silly-spooky science; by night, Lilidorei’s “Spookydorei” adds eerie lights, trails and mild jump-scares perfect for brave little explorers. It’s all designed with families in mind—and there’s still plenty of calm corners and cafés if not everyone fancies a fright.
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Brand new holiday homes from £268 per month - UPDATED 2 December 2025
Offer is applicable to new customer purchases made through Haven.
Representative finance example. Holiday home cash price £29,995, less deposit of £8,998.50, gives a loan amount of £20,996.50. 120 monthly payments of £268.34. Total charge for credit £11,191.13. Total amount payable £41,186.13 which includes the deposit amount. The interest rate is 5.33% fixed / 9.6% APR (representative).
Offer available at the following parks: Blue Dolphin, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Quay West, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Skegness, The Orchards, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Price excludes 2025 site fee, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status & availability. Bourne Leisure Limited, Company registration no 040 660, whose registered office address is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL. Bourne Leisure is a credit broker and not a lender.
New holiday homes from £29,995 – UPDATED 2 December 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a new 2 or 3-bedroom Willerby Ellerton holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 2 December 2025, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Littlesea, Quay West, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Skegness, The Orchards, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £14,995 – UPDATED 29 September 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting,connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 29 September 2025, price is available at Blue Dolphin, Church Farm, Cleethorpes Beach, Combe Haven, Craig Tara, Doniford Bay, Far Grange, Golden Sands, Hafan Y Mor, Haggerston Castle, Lakeland, Littlesea, Marton Mere, Quay West, Presthaven, Primrose Valley, Reighton Sands, Rockley Park, Skegness, The Orchards, Thornwick Bay, Wild Duck and Weymouth Bay. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Pre-owned holiday homes from £19,995 – UPDATED 29 September 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 29 September 2025, price is available at Kent Coast, Burnham-On-Sea, Berwick, Caister-on-Sea, Cala Gran, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Greenacres, Hopton, Perran Sands and Seton Sands. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Let2offset - make no site fee payments until 2032
Let2offset is a contractual lettings product that offers eligible owners a guaranteed letting income at a preferential rate (calculated each year) in exchange for a stipulated number of letting breaks. It also allows eligible owners to pay their site fees and receive their letting income in 12 equal monthly instalments; the monthly site fee amount charged by Haven will be after deduction of the letting income.
‘Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset’ is available at 33 Haven parks excluding Burnham, Cardigan View, Far Grange, Garreg Wen, Lydstep Beach, Riviere Sands and Seaview. The letting income received will vary by make, model and location. The monthly site fee payment does not include running costs e.g. utilities, rates & insurance.
“Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset” is applicable to new and existing customer purchases of new Victory Ashberry 3 Bed or equivalent grade holiday home purchases made through Haven where customers have also signed up to Haven’s Let2offset contract. It is not applicable to private sales and cannot be used in conjunction with our free Site Fee promotion. An example of how “Make no site fee payments until 2032 when using Let2offset” operates under Let2offset is the purchase of a Victory Ashberry 3 Bed holiday home at Seton Sands with a monthly site fee of £667.08 (includes purchasing discount of £17.08) and monthly letting income of £673.17. The monthly difference equates to £23.17, which will be credited to the owner's account. Both letting income and site fees are subject to yearly pricing reviews and inflation. The monthly site fee costs and letting income shown in the example are based on 2025 figures. Modelled assumptions on expected annual site fee and letting income charges over the 7-year lettable life of the Victory Ashberry 3 Bed indicate that under Let2offset it is anticipated that these customers will continue to receive a monthly credit during this period, however, this is not guaranteed. The modelled assumptions are based on the historical performance of Haven over the past 5 years of trading as of 2024. Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
New holiday homes from £34,995 – UPDATED 29 September 2025
*Holiday home price is based on a pre-owned holiday home and includes siting, connections and standard accessories.
Price excludes 2025 site fees, running costs and add-ons requested at point of sale. Subject to status and availability.
As at 29 September 2025, price is available at Kent Coast, Burnham-On-Sea, Berwick, Caister-on-Sea, Cala Gran, Cardigan View, Devon Cliffs, Greenacres, Hopton, Perran Sands and Seton Sands. Price can be withdrawn at any time.
Images are shown for representational purposes. Access to holiday home is subject to park opening times.
Park cannot be used as a permanent residence. Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.
Move your caravan to Haven for free - full terms and conditions
This offer is available for holiday home owners not located at a Haven park and that want to relocate their holiday home from their current holiday park a Haven holiday park, subject to pitch availability and the satisfactory completion of our standard onboarding checks. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount or promotion, apart from the free 2026 site fee promotion if applicable to the Haven park. Haven reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice.
In order to be eligible to participate in the offer, your holiday home must be situated within a 50-mile radius of the Haven park that you wish to relocate to. The holiday home must be no more than 15 years old from the date of manufacture and if it has been purchased under a finance agreement, the holiday homeowner must provide confirmation from their lender that the holiday home can be moved to the Haven park.
Haven will transport your holiday home from the entrance of its current holiday park location to the required Haven park and will reimburse your transportation costs up-to a maximum value of £750; any excess must be paid by the holiday homeowner. Haven does not accept any responsibility for any damage that happens to the interior of your holiday home whilst it is being transported to one of our holiday parks. We recommend your holiday home is fully packed down and ready for transportation. Transportation does not include decking. Any decking bought onto a Haven park must be approved by the General Manager of that park to ensure it meets Haven standards. Siting and connection costs for your holiday home on a Haven park will be paid for by Haven. Offer excludes payment of holiday home disconnection at your current park and transportation costs from its current pitch to the entrance of its current park.
Subject to availability and status. Deposit required. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, or promotion. Access to your holiday home is subject to park opening times. Images are shown for representational purposes. Park cannot be used as a permanent residence.
Haven Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 01968698) and is a FCA appointed representative of Bourne Leisure Limited (t/a Haven). Bourne Leisure Ltd is registered in England (No. 04011660) and is authorised and regulated by the FCA (Financial Services Register No. 312847) as a credit broker and insurance distributor. Registered office: One Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4YL.