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Highlights from Northumberland July 2026

Jun 27
1 min read

Updated: Aug 6

The UK has so many beautiful holiday destinations but Northumberland has to be among the finest.




South Shields


It was lovely to catch up with friends and to hear live drumming on the beach



Bent's Park 19th July 2026 - Live Music event



The sun was shining for the first event which got off to a fine start with local artists Shelley Stevens, followed by Channy.



It was great to see 80s and 90s star Sonia and boy band 911 who were about to embark on their 30th anniversary tour, followed by headliner Joe McElderry well known for being from South Shields.



Newbiggin By The Sea



This was my first visit and I thought it was very quiet and quaint with a beautiful Church called St Bartholomew's.


Tynemouth


Whitley Bay


Two of my favourite beach side towns


Tribute to Kevin Keegan

Hundreds of tributes were laid outside Newcastle United's football ground, St James' Park


Peter Rabbit Tales on The Tyne trail


In aid of St Oswald's Hospice over 50 art pieces depicting Peter Rabbit have been installed in and around the city of Newcastle. Here are some that I found





 
 
 

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