Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Northumberland Miners’ Picnic is making a grand comeback at the Woodhorn Museum on Saturday, 8th June, 2024. Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with excitement, nostalgia, and a touch of modern flair.

This beloved event pays homage to our rich mining heritage while embracing a fresh, contemporary twist. Immerse yourself in a jam-packed program that promises something for everyone in the family. From captivating performances to delectable culinary delights, the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic is a true celebration of our roots and a testament to our vibrant community spirit.

See below the full program, brimming with enthralling activities and surprises that will make this year’s edition an experience to cherish. Mark the date and join us in reviving cherished traditions while forging new memories at the Woodhorn Museum!

Programme

10:30 – 11:15                 Memorial Service and wreath-laying ceremony  

Main stage – (times may be subject to change)

11:15                   B&B Theatre Comperes - Hello & Welcome to the Northumberland Miners Picnic 2024!

11:17 – 11:45  Northumbrian Ranters (MPNN Youth Traditional/Folk)

11:55 – 13:45                 Brass Marras – local SE Northumberland brass bands

-     Ellington Brass Roots band

-     Bedlington Brass Band

-     Ashington Colliery Brass Band

-     Jayess Newbiggin Brass Band

-     Massed bands FINALE (Local Hero link to Jackie Milburn anniversary)

14:00 – 14:35          Ryton Singers (Community Choir)

14:45 – 15:45           Mr Wilson’s Second Liners (Contemporary Festival Brass)

16.00 – 17:00           Paul Smith (Maximo Park) Family DJ set

Pit Yard & outdoors

10:00 – 16:00           What a Load of Rubbish / Environmental themed Junk Modelling with Molly Barrett & Lottie Smith

12:30 – 13.00          Walkabout street theatre – Fairly Famous Family

14:00 – 14:30          Walkabout street theatre – Fairly Famous Family  

15:30 – 16:00          Walkabout street theatre – Fairly Famous Family

Cutter Building / Upper Ground

Time TBC                     Collections team, Headway Arts and Crofton Community                           Mining display in NRF

13:45 – 14:00           Young clog dancers and pipers (class 1)

14:30 – 14:45           Young clog dancers and pipers (class 2)

15:00 – 15:30           Young clog dancers and pipers (class 3)

Massed young clog and piper performance 15:45-15:50- this will be outside UG doors, on the hardstanding if good weather.

The Cage Shop     

12pm – 4.30pm     Ashington Group inspired artist-led activities with Paul Merrick

Concessions

Anarchy Brewery

Barista Sistas

Piggy Blinders    - burgers inc vegetarian and vegan

Flip n’ Fast Crepes – savoury & sweet, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free

Scream for Pizza

Travel

Free Shuttle Bus Service by WATbus, 16 seat accessible mini-bus

Ashington Leisure Centre- departs 10am and runs every 30 mins on the hour ad half hour.

Woodhorn Museum- runs every 30 mins at 15mins and 45 mins. Last departure 17:15.