Events
An area of gorge and river scenery at at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
© National Trust
Take part
Our exciting events allow you to truly be at one with nature while learning new skills. Allen Banks is a beautiful area and provides the perfect backdrop for a day out.
To book or enquire phone 01434 607654 or email us.
Please provide us with contact details so that we can inform you of any changes made to the day.
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Indoor climbing & free outdoor session
Saturday 19 May, 10am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm
A chance for beginners to have a climbing session with a fully qualified instructor - learning movements, tying harnesses and climbing calls.
Adult £40, child £20 at Newcastle Climbing Centre.
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Outdoor climbing adventure
Saturday 26 May, 10am - 1pm, 2 - 5pm
A wonderful opportunity to try outdoor climbing at Crag Lough, atmospherically positioned below Hadrian's Wall.
Free - when booked with above indoor session
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Underground adventure
Saturday 2 June, 10am - 3pm
Experience a fantastic day exploring the mine tunnels of Smallcleugh Mine, this is an adventure you won't want to miss. Meet at Nenthead Mines. Ages 8+.
Adult £25, child £15
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Bushcraft special: Sleep under the stars
Sat 9 - Sun 10 June/Sat 7 - Sun 8 July, 1pm
A fantastic opportunity to be at one with nature in Harsondale. Learn bushcraft and survival skills, build your own shelter and sleep in it under the stars. Age 12+
£45 per person
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Coasteering
Saturday 16 June/Sunday 22 July/Sunday 2 September, 10am - 1pm, 2 -5pm
An amazing chance to try coasteering where you will climb, scramble and swim along the coastline. Hopefully discovering wildlife en route.
£30 per person at Marsden Cove, South Shields
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Family bushcraft day
Sun 15 July/Sat 8 Aug/Sat 3 Nov, 10am - 3pm
Go wild learning the woodland skills you need to survive outdoors; cooking on a fire, building a shelter, making tools and making a kazoo.
Adult £12, child £8
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Bike ride to Lambley Viaduct
Saturday 21 July, 10am - 3pm
Enjoy a six-mile bike ride to Lambley Viaduct, park up and take part in activites, then enjoy a different route back to Haltwhistle
£15 per person, meet at Haltwhistle Railway Station
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Underground adventure and canyoning
Sunday 12 August/Saturday 8 September, 10am - 3pm
Explore the mines of Tyne Bottom mines then continue your adventure down the canyons at Ashgill. Meet at Nenthead Mines.
Adult £30, child £20
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Mountain biking at Kielder Forest
Sunday 19 August, 10am (TBC)
A great opportunity to try out more extreme trails at Kielder Forest with a fully qualified mountain bike leader. Bikes can be provided if required. Age 12+
£15