We hope you can join us at Woodhorn Museum on Saturday 14 June for the annual Northumberland Miners' Picnic.
A jam-packed day out for all the family, with a packed programme of brass bands, live music and activities celebrating Northumberland's coal mining heritage.
We are delighted to announce that the fabulous Mr Wilson's Second Liners will be returning to headline the main stage where New Orleans meets 90s club classics!
Free admission to the event, car parking £5.
WHAT'S ON
Enjoy… a fantastic programme of live performances on our main stage including brass bands and community choirs. The full programme will be published nearer the time.
Look out for… pop up performances throughout the day.
Get involved…. in a fabulous range of family-friendly crafts and activities running all day
Explore… the museum and heritage colliery buildings
Relax… and enjoy tasty treats whether you bring your own picnic, visit the Winding House Café or enjoy a bite from our special street food stalls
Remember… the people, places and industry that brought us the tradition of the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic at the Miners’ Memorial Service at 10.30am.
PLAN YOUR VISIT:
Admission to the Northumberland Miners' Picnic and Woodhorn Museum is free. Parking £5.
Main Car Park: On the Event Field at Woodhorn Museum. £5 per car. Blue Badge/Accessible Parking is available in the main car park.
Bus: Free shuttle bus from Ashington Leisure Centre courtesy of WATBus Community Transport.
Food and Drink: The Winding House Café will be open, and there will be a range of local food and drink producers on site.
Assistance dogs are welcome at Woodhorn Museum. Family dogs may also accompany visitors everywhere except inside the main building and the café. The Picnic is a busy event so please bear this in mind when deciding whether bring your dog to the event.
Northumberland Miners’ Picnic Admission is free, but parking charge applies. (Picnic Day is one of the special selected community days when the Woodhorn Museum admission charges do not apply.
This event is supported by Arts Council England, Ashington Town Council and Northumberland County Council.
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