Traditional Music and Festivals The larger Northumbrian towns - Hexham, Rothbury, Durham, Morpeth, Alnwick etc. have annual music festivals during the summer. Music is to be heard in many venues, and there are dancing displays. Weekly Traditional/Folk mixed sessions with tunes and songs often with Northumbrian pipes, listen or join in. The Irish Centre in Newcastle has music and dance weekly and there is a local country dance club. Concert Halls and Theatres The Sage in Gateshead (mainly music) http://www.thesagegateshead and the Theatre Royal in Newcastle (mainly drama) have a varied programme of cultural events. There are several other venues in Newcastle and closer at hand the Queen's Hall in Hexham where music and drama take place Countryside Enjoy Walking, Cycling, Tennis (local court), Photography, Horse Riding, Carriage Driving, Bird Watching and Astronomy and visiting Gardens and restored Railways. Water Swimming in local Pools, Fishing (licence needed) is nearby on the North Tyne. Canoeing with Hexham Canoe Club or Water Sports at Kielder. History Roman sites and museums, Border Reivers, museums, archeological digs, many Castles. Art Galleries to visit, pieces to buy. Classes to attend - all locally. For any of the above please let us know your preferred interest beforehand to give us time to find out what is going on. You can find out a lot more on the Hadrian's Wall Network website
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