These are the plant shows and events Northern Ark Nursery and Hedgeley Honey will be attending in 2025. Unless otherwise stated expect us to be selling our plants, honey and candles. Do check our Facebook pages before setting out in case of last-minute changes. Pictured above is our stall at Alnwick Market.
Check out our home page for our regular market dates at Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth. Come and say hello!
March events
GNB Craft Fair, The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle: Sunday, March 2
16 Stoddart St, Shieldfield, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1AN, 11am-3pm. Food and drinks available from the venue.
Mother’s Day and Easter Craft Fair, The Pens, Acklington Mart: Sunday, March 23
Acklington Mart, Northumberland NE65 9BU. 10am-3pm, entry by donation to charity. Pop-up cafe from Kooked North. Ideal for Mother’s Day and Easter gifts.
April events
Newburgh Priory Spring Fair: Sunday, April 6 (Flower Power Fair)
Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York YO61 4AS. Open 11am to 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm). £5 per adult, children free.
May events
Haltwhistle Plant Festival and Craft Fair: Saturday, May 17
Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre, Haltwhistle, Northumberland NE47 9PA. Open 9.30am-3.30pm. Free parking. Admission £1.
June events
Dalemain Plant Fair: Sunday, June 8
Dalemain Mansion, Dalemain, Penrith CA11 0HB. Open 9.30am-3.30pm. Held in an award-winning RHS garden. The fair is in front of the Mansion with a view out to the high Lake District fells. Artisan craft stalls, tours of the mansion, marmalade tasting. The entry ticket gives you access to the gardens.
Thirsk Hall: Sunday, June 22 (Flower Power Fair)
Thirsk Hall, Thirsk, YO7 1PL. Open 11am to 4pm with parking in Thirsk town centre. Admission £5 per adult, children free.
July events
Wynyard Hall: Sunday, July 20 (Flower Power Fair)
Wynyard Hall, Wynyard, Billingham TS22 5NF. Open 10am to 5pm. The Farmers’ Market will also be there. Wynyard members’ admission £3, and visitors’ admission £6, which covers the gardens, grounds and the Plant Fair.
August events
Newburgh Priory Summer Fair: Monday, August 25 (Flower Power Fair)
Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York YO61 4AS. Open 11am to (last entry 3.30pm) 4pm. £5 per person entry, children free.
Bellingham Show and Country Festival, Saturday, August 30
Bellingham Show Field, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2JY.
September events
Harbottle Show, September 6
The Oak Field, Harbottle, Northumberland.
Etal Show, September 7
Etal Village, Cornhill on Tweed, Northumberland TD12 4TL.
Ingram Show, September 13
Ingram, Northumberland NE66 4LT.
Newcastle Allotment and Garden Festival, Exhibition Park: Sunday, September 14, 11am-4pm.
Urban Green Cafe, Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2.
Thropton Show, September 20
Thropton, Northumberland NE65 7JE.
Hutton in the Forest Apple Day, September 28, 10am-4pm
Hutton-in-the-Forest, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 9TH.
October events
Yetholm Border Shepherds’ Show, October 4
The Haugh, Yetholm, Scottish Borders TD5 8RW.
Alwinton Show, October 11
Alwinton, Northumberland NE65 7BQ.
November events
Christmas wreath making and candle pouring evenings at Northern Ark Nursery, Friday, November 14, 21 and 28, 7pm-9pm
Make a traditional Christmas wreath and pour a beeswax candle or beeswax tree decoration. No experience necessary. We take bookings from groups or individuals up to a maximum of 8 per session. We supply tea, coffee and mince pies with festive music.
- PRICE: £30 per person, all materials provided (over 16 only).
- TO BOOK: Call 07833317399, email sales@northernarknursery.co.uk.
- VENUE: Northern Ark Nursery, West Road, Longhorsley, Northumberland NE65 8RA.
The Sill Christmas Fair, November 15 and 16
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1BS. Festive fun with craft activities for the family, artisan stalls and seasonal dishes available in the cafe.
December events
Christmas wreath making and candle pouring evenings at Northern Ark Nursery, Friday, December 5 and 12, 7pm-9pm
Make a traditional Christmas wreath and pour a beeswax candle or beeswax tree decoration. No experience necessary. We take bookings from groups or individuals up to a maximum of 8 per session. We supply tea, coffee and mince pies with festive music.
- VENUE: Northern Ark Nursery, West Road, Longhorsley, Northumberland NE65 8RA.
- PRICE: £30 per person, all materials provided (over 16s only).
- TO BOOK: Call 07833317399, email sales@northernarknursery.co.uk.
Acklington Mart Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, December 6
10am-3pm, Acklington Mart NE65 9BU.