fifiefofum exhibits paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture, woodcraft, jewellery, prints, giclées and more as well as showcasing a diverse programme of exhibitions. The gallery runs a wide portfolio of workshops and courses ranging from proggy rag rug making to digital photography and raku ceramics and hosts corporate and private meetings and special events.

Paul Stangroom, artist - with spectacular paintings of Northumberland

Horsley Printmakers, artistic partnership between Rebecca Vincent and Carol Nunan at The Hearth at Horsley, in the heart of the Tyne Valley, Northumberland.

The Hearth, Horsley, 6 art/music studios - Tom Johnson, stringed musical instrument maker, David Holliday watercolours and illustration, ceramicist Melanie Hopwood, ceramicist Lorraine Clay and Horsley Printmakers. All of the artists offer courses to the public and invite you to their studios. The Hearth has a wide range of activities including walks to the Hadrian's Way National Trail, a village history trail, music nights courses in art, creative writing and much more.

Northumberland contains an amazing diversity of habitats which attract many different species of birds.
Bolam Lake Bird Watching
Kielder Water Bird Of Prey Centre

Fishing Tackle, A.R.E. Angling Centre, Hexham, Tel: 01434 605952

THE RIVER TYNE: Wylam; Northumbrian Anglers and Tynedale Council.

FISHING The South Tyne
The Haltwhistle & District Angling Association
Grants permits for a 6 mile stretch, from Bardon Mill to Featherstone (salmon,migratory) and brown trout. Permits are available from Gregg's Sports shop,Main Street,Haltwhistle Tel ( 01434 ) 320225. Enquiries to Chris Wilson Hon Sec ( 01434 ) 320942.

FISHING North Tyne
Grants permits for Brown trout between Butteryhaugh and Deadwater, Permit also covers Angling on sections of Akenshaw Burn, Lewis Burn Kielder Burn and Ridge End Burn. Permits issued at Kielder Castle Visitor Centre.
Tel ( 01434 ) 250209.Open 27th March - 30th September.

FISHING RESERVOIRS
Kielder Water
Permits available from Fishing lodges at South end of dam & Leapish. Europe's largest man made lake, Season starts 1st May- 31st October for Brown Trout ( Worm/fly ). Also Boats for hire

Rugby / Soccer

Tynedale Rugby Football Club      Tynedale Ladies FC

Prudhoe Town FC

There are Golf courses at Allendale, Bellingham, Close House (Wylam), Hexham, Matfen Hall, Tynedale, Stocksfield.

Haltwhistle Golf Course 

Prudhoe Golf Course

Horse Riding

There are a number of riding centres in the area - catering for anyone from beginners to experienced riders. Have a look at Shapley Farm Ponies, Humshaugh or Tynedale Leisure Centres, Sinderhope Trekking Centre

Northumbrian Pipers Society

Tynedale Symphony Orchestra

The Hexham Gathering - traditional music from a host of young players, singers and dancers from across the Uk and beyond

Redesdale Choral Society

Kielder Water, Derwent Reservoir

Everything you need in Hexham and Corbridge
Bardon Mill Pottery - Errington Reay
Kirkharle Courtyard
The Herb Patch

Hexham Swimming Pool

Northumberland Theatre Company  Queen's Hall Arts, Hexham

The Sage, Gateshead - just 40 minutes drive will take you to this
wonderful new venue where International artists and orchestras
perform. Overlooking Newcastle's quay side the modern building has state of the art facilities and the sound quality in it's several
halls is second to none.

The Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne.
This famous building hosts seasons of the RSC, Northern Opera etc. Here you can see London's West End productions while staying in the beautiful countryside of around Hadrian's Wall and only having a 40 minute journey.

Hadrian's Wall Path is England's newest National Trail. Launched in 2003 by the Countryside agency, it is the impetus behind a unique walking experience within the whole Hadrian's Wall World Heritage site.

Maurice Holliday Coffee Shop Walks in Northumberland