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What's On This Weekend in Ponteland
7th Century Pilgrimage at Bamburgh Castle, Silent Disco at The Glasshouse: Little Groovers and End of Summer, An Evening of Kate Bush at Newcastle Cathedral, and 1 more
What to Do When Someone Dies in Ponteland
A calm, practical guide to the first steps after a death in Ponteland — registering the death, arranging a funeral, and where to find local help and support.
Dobbies Ponteland Unveils Its Autumn Events Programme
The garden centre on the edge of Ponteland has announced a full autumn line-up — a Halloween tea party for children, a Pup-kin Patch for dogs, and seasonal workshops.
Ponteland Beer Festival Set to Return in 2027
Organisers have confirmed the popular Ponteland Beer Festival will be back at the town's rugby club over the first weekend of June 2027.
Welcome to Ponteland.live
A new community hub for Ponteland and Darras Hall — local events, an independent business directory, guides, and neighbourhood news for the town on the River Pont.
Moving to Ponteland: The Complete Guide
Thinking of moving to Ponteland or Darras Hall? A practical guide to the town, its schools, high street, transport links and what makes it one of the North East's most sought-after places to live.
The Best Restaurants in Ponteland
From Michelin-recognised Indian food to historic pubs and family Italians, Ponteland and Darras Hall have a restaurant scene well beyond their size. Here are the places worth booking.
Ponteland Schools & Catchment: A Parent's Guide
Ponteland's schools are a major reason families move to the town. A plain guide to the primaries, Ponteland High School, the Pele Trust and how Northumberland admissions work.
Things to Do in Ponteland & Darras Hall
Riverside walks, a historic church, golf, the leisure centre and a full calendar of community events — how to spend a day or a weekend in Ponteland and Darras Hall.
A Guide to Ponteland's High Street & Shops
Main Street, Bell Villas, Merton Road and the Broadway parade in Darras Hall — a guide to the independent shops, bakeries, cafés and services that make up Ponteland's high street.
This Weekend
7th Century Pilgrimage at Bamburgh Castle
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Bamburgh Castle
Silent Disco at The Glasshouse: Little Groovers and End of Summer
12:00pm & 4:00pm · The Glasshouse International Centre for Music
An Evening of Kate Bush at Newcastle Cathedral
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM · Newcastle Cathedral
Mela in the City
TBC · Newcastle City Centre
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