What's On in September

Friday 11 - Sun 20 September
Berwick Heritage Open Days
Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. Every year in September it brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all FREE.
Berwick Barracks. Tues & Thur 11:00 - 16:00
The gates will be open to see conservation in action, explore the plans for the museums, take part in art and hear from the Barrack’s former KOSB residents.
www.berwickhods.org.uk

Friday 18 September
Butter Dishes Pottery Workshop
09:30 – 12:30
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk

How Askew & Lyndon Anderson 17:00 Open | 20:00 Music till late
Guitar, harmonica and vocals combining rootsy blues, Americana, folk and acoustic soul.
Great pizza, tapas and cocktails
Repas 7 By Night  West Street, Berwick

An Evening Looking at Lowick Stained Glass Windows
18:00 – 19:30
A guided tour of the stained glass led by Annie Robinson with drinks and nibbles.
St John the Baptist Church Lowick
Contact Vicar Charlotte Osborn for more details. Priest@flakeparishes.org.uk  

Saturday 19 September
Berwick Markets
09:00 - 15:00
Discover Berwick's popular Saturday market, with stalls across Marygate, the Buttermarket and Quayside Huts offering everything from fresh produce and handmade crafts to gifts, plants and delicious local food.
Berwick Market

Borderland Walking Food Tour 12:00 - 15:00
Discover Berwick’s food, history and heritage on a three-hour guided walking tour, sampling local produce and artisan food along the way. From the riverside to the historic walls, hear the stories behind Berwick’s distinctive Border culture and culinary heritage.
www.borderlandfoodtours.com

Steve Pledger 17:00 Open | 20:00 Music till late
Acclaimed contemporary folk singer-songwriter known for sharp social commentary, honest storytelling and beautifully crafted songs.
Great pizza, tapas and cocktails
Repas 7 By Night  West Street, Berwick

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 September
Reimagine in Colour 10:00–16:00
Step into a vibrant time-travel moment where past and present Berwick days collide. This new photography exhibition by Charlotte Summers brings a striking 2026 reinterpretation to selected archive images.
Part of Berwick Heritage Open Days.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

Super Suncatcher Glass Workshop
10:00–17:00
Copper foiled glass workshop creating a colourful suncatcher.
Rachel O’Dell Glass Workshops
Cornhill on Tweed
Booking:odellglass26@gmail.com 07568 345061

Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler
14:00 – 15:30
Tate Britain’s first major Whistler retrospective in over 30 years comes to the big screen. Exhibition on Screen showcases world-famous masterpieces and rarely seen works, celebrating the life and legacy of one of art history’s most influential artists.
Maltings Cinema at Berwick Barracks.

Questions of Life and Faith: Let's Talk About It
Starts 6 September every Sunday for 8 weeks
17.00- 19.00
Lowick Village Hall TD15 2UE
Contact Vicar Charlotte Osborn for more details. Priest@flakeparishes.org.uk 

Berwick Ukulele Jam 
19:00 - 20:30
Kings Arms Hotel, Berwick
www.facebook.com/groups/tuaom

Tuesday 22 September
Silver Metal Clay Workshop
10:30 – 15:30
Maggie Read Jewellery
The Cornhill on Tweed Centre, Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4UE
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk

Pottery North
10:30 - 16:00
Ellingham Hall, near Chathill
www.potterynorth.com

Thursday 24 September
Textured Gemstone Ring Workshop
10:30 – 14:30
Maggie Read Jewellery
The Cornhill on Tweed Centre, Cornhill-on-Tweed, TD12 4UE
www.maggiereadjewellery.co.uk

Joan Eardley at Catterline: Talk with Theodore Albano
18:00 – 19:00
Join Theodore Albano, Director of The Fleming Collection, as he discusses the later career of legendary Scottish artist Joan Eardley.
Maltings Cinema at Berwick Barracks

Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation
19:00 - 21:00
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

Horncliffe Folk Club 
20:00 – 22:30
Memorial Hall, Horncliffe
www.horncliffeevents.co.uk

Friday 25 & Saturday 26 September
Railtons Antiques Auctioneers Sale
10:00 – 16:00
Railtons’ two-day September antiques and interiors auction. Sale starts at 10:00 both days. Online and in person.
The Northern Auction Centre, 5 South Road, Wooler
www.railtons.co.uk

Friday 25 September
Joan Eardley at Catterline: Talk with Theodore Albano
11:00 – 12:00
Join Theodore Albano, Director of The Fleming Collection, as he discusses the later career of legendary Scottish artist Joan Eardley.
Maltings Cinema at Berwick Barracks

Half-Day Hand Building Pottery Workshop
13:30 – 16:30
Ravn Clay, Ford Village
www.ravnclay.co.uk

The Illicit Still Whisky Experience
17:00
An immersive journey through Northumberland’s illicit whisky-making past, combining sound, imagery and storytelling with three whisky moments. The experience includes new-make spirit, Tácnbora whisky, a final dram and a simple drovers’ dish.
Ad Gefrin, Wooler

Liv Dawn (with band) 17:00 Open | 20:00 Music till late
Loch Lomond singer-songwriter blending folk, pop, soft rock and country. A BBC Radio Scotland Singer-Songwriter of the Year finalist.
Great pizza, tapas and cocktails
Repas 7 By Night  West Street, Berwick

Saturday 26 September
Berwick Markets
09:00 - 15:00
Discover Berwick's popular Saturday market, with stalls across Marygate, the Buttermarket and Quayside Huts offering everything from fresh produce and handmade crafts to gifts, plants and delicious local food.
Berwick Market

Berwick Open Studios
To find out more details about artists and venues visit:
https:berwick-open-studios-2026

Borderland Walking Food Tour
12:00 - 15:00
Discover Berwick’s food, history and heritage on a three-hour guided walking tour, sampling local produce and artisan food along the way. From the riverside to the historic walls, hear the stories behind Berwick’s distinctive Border culture and culinary heritage.
www.borderlandfoodtours.com

Gin Distilling Workshop
14:00 – 16:30
Spend an afternoon learning how to distil your own gin, choosing botanicals and creating your own unique recipe. Includes drinks and your own 70cl bottle of gin to take home.
Border Spirits & Botanicals
Cornhill on Tweed

The Mighty Joes 17:00 Open | 20:00 Music till late
Scottish trio blending Americana, Celtic, folk, rock and pop, mixing original songs with eclectic takes on classics.
Great pizza, tapas and cocktails
Repas 7 By Night  West Street, Berwick

Hard Knocks with Rowan McCabe. The Door-to-Door Poet
19:00 – 21:00
Spoken word, comedy and storytelling about community and connection from Rowan McCabe, England’s Door-to-Door Poet, with support from Metro Poetry Prize winner Charlie Irving.
The Straw Yard, Berwick
www.thestrawyard.co.uk

Harvest Supper
19.00- 21.30 
Supper and live music
Lowick Village Hall TD15 2UE
Please book FREE tickets in advance via Lowick Village Shop
Contact Vicar Charlotte Osborn for more details. Priest@flakeparishes.org.uk