HERE'S our list of the top 10 things to do this weekend, from lambing tours to hiking along Hadrian's Wall.
1. Hexham Farmer's Market
When? Saturday, April 9
Where? Hexham Market Place
Local producers gather at the Farmer's Market to sell high-quality, fresh ingredients from meat to vegetables.
2. Lambing Tours
When? Saturday, April 9
Where? High House Barn, Matfen
Get stuck in to spring with a tour to see the newborn lambs at High House Barn. Learn about the lambing season at the traditional Northumbrian farm, cuddle a pet lamb, and potentially see a lamb being born.
3. Hadrian's Wall Hike
When? Saturday, April 9
Where? Village Green, Wall
See the iconic spots along Hadrian's Wall on a 13 mile hike, visiting Brocolitia Roman Fort and Mithraic Temple, Housesteads, and Sycamore Gap.
4. Feast of Fiddles
When? Friday, April 8
Where? The Queen's Hall
A band of friends put on a fun-filled show performed with passion and joy, combining fiddles with classic rock instruments including guitars and keyboards.
5.Sonic the Hedgehog II
When? Friday, April 8
Where? The Forum Cinema
Eager to prove himself a true hero, Sonic and trusty sidekick Tails must find a mystical emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
6. Roman Beer
When? Friday, April 8
Where? Sandyford Road, Newcastle
Northumbrian brewery, Twice Brewed, have created a Roman themed beer to coincide with celebrating 1,900 years of Hadrian's Wall. The event explores what could have been brewed by the Romans using modern equipment we have today.
7. Sunday lunch
When? Sunday, April 10
Where? The County Hotel, Hexham
Choose from a traditional Sunday roast including beef topside or turkey breast, or mix it up with a wild boar burger, chicken parmo or a bacon and cheese burger.
8. Sweet treats at Vallum Farm
When? Saturday, April 9
Where? Cafe Aroma, Vallum Farm
Baked by the talented Richard Hunton of The Loaf Shack, there will be a variety of treats to try. Dive into a twice-baked almond croissant, brushed with almond syrup and filled with frangipane, or a pissaladière, a soft brioche bread topped with caramelised onions and cherry tomatoes.
9. A Northumberland Menagerie
When? Saturday, April 9
Where? Hexham Old Gaol
This new exhibition series across four museums, created by artist Bethan Maddocks, invites audiences to discover stories of Northumberland's animals, past and present, real and imagined, through her paper-cut installations.
10. Little Mexico
When? Friday, April 8
Where? Hexham
Street food, smoothies and service are all highly rated at Hexham's Mexican restaurant. Try the naked burrito for a healthier option, or the street food sharing platter.
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