Family events near Alnwick 2026
Everything on within 20 miles of Alnwick, grouped by type. 18 events listed, 6 of them free. Each one shows dates, times, prices and tips, and we check them against the organisers' websites.
Fireworks displays (4)
- Morpeth Rugby Club Fireworks
1 Nov 2026 · From 5pm
Morpeth Rugby Club · 17 miles · See event website - Embleton Fireworks
5 Nov 2026 · From 6.30pm
Field behind the playpark, Embleton · 6 miles · Free - Alnwick Round Table Fireworks
7 Nov 2026 · From 6.30pm
Alnwick Town Football Club · under 1 mile · See event website - Newbiggin Fireworks
7 Nov 2026
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea seafront · 18 miles · See event website
Santa and Christmas experiences (3)
- A Christmas Carousel at Bamburgh Castle
14 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 · 10am-4pm (closed 25-26 Dec)
Bamburgh Castle · 14 miles · See event website - Father Christmas at Lilidorei
20 Nov 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden · under 1 mile · See event website - Santa's Enchanted Elf Journey, Whitehouse Farm
21 Nov 2026 to 24 Dec 2026
Whitehouse Farm Centre, near Morpeth · 18 miles · See event website
Christmas light trails (2)
- Winter Lights at The Alnwick Garden and Lilidorei
20 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027
The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · under 1 mile · See event website - Christmas at Cragside: A Journey Through Fairyland
21 Nov 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Cragside, Rothbury · 10 miles · See event website
Christmas light switch-ons (4)
- Morpeth Christmas Lights Switch-On
14 Nov 2026 · Activities from noon; countdown time to be announced
Bridge Street, Morpeth · 17 miles · Free - Alnwick Christmas Lights Switch-On
20 Nov 2026 · 7pm
Bondgate Within, Alnwick · under 1 mile · Free - Amble Christmas Lights Switch-On
22 Nov 2026 · 5pm-7pm
Amble Town Square · 7 miles · Free - Bamburgh Christmas Lights
28 Nov 2026 · Church service 5.30pm; lights 6.15pm
St Aidan's Church and village green, Bamburgh · 13 miles · Free
Christmas markets and fairs (2)
- Alnwick Garden Christmas Fayre
21 Nov 2026 to 22 Nov 2026 · Check opening times with the organiser.
The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · under 1 mile · Free - Alnwick Castle Christmas Fair
24 Nov 2026 to 25 Nov 2026
Guest Hall, Alnwick Castle NE66 1NQ · under 1 mile · See event website
Halloween events (2)
- On now Indoor pumpkin patch at Whitehouse Farm
10 Oct 2026 to 31 Oct 2026
Whitehouse Farm Centre, near Morpeth · 18 miles · Adult £16.95 · Child £16.95 - On now The Pumpkin Garden at The Alnwick Garden
10 Oct 2026 to 1 Nov 2026 · Half term 10am-4pm
The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick · under 1 mile · See event website
Festivals and exhibitions (1)
- Snowdrop season at Howick Hall Gardens
1 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027
Howick Hall Gardens, near Craster · 5 miles · See event website
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