Northumberland Miners' Picnic 2025

Price 

Free (Picnic Day is a community day when the Woodhorn Museum admission fee does not apply).

A parking charge of £5 applies. 

A free shuttle bus is provided by WATBus Community Transport from Ashington Leisure Centre. 

Time 

10am-5pm

The Miners' Memorial Service will take place at 10am. 

Drop in, no need to book. 

The Northumberland Miners' Picnic is a jam-packed day out for all the family, rooted in our local heritage and re-imagined with a contemporary twist. 

We are delighted to welcome back Mr Wilson's Second Liners to headline the main stage. 

The main stage programme will be announced soon.

Throughout the day: 

• Look out for pop up street theatre performances. 
• Have a go at family friendly activities and get hands-on with objects from the Museum's collections team. 
• Meet the Age UK gardening volunteers - The Woodhorn Weeders and buy some plants for your own garden. 
• Explore the museums, exhibitions and colliery buildings. 
• Relax and enjoy tasty treats from the Winding House Café, special street food stalls or bring along your own picnic. Only alcohol purchased on site can be consumed at the Picnic. Woodhorn Museum is a no smoking and no vaping site. 
• Remember the people, places and industry that brought us the tradition of the Northumberland Miners' Picnic at the Miners' Memorial Service. 

Assistance dogs are always welcome at Woodhorn Museum and family pet dogs may also accompany visitors in the grounds and historic buildings. The picnic is a busy and loud event, so please bear this in mind when deciding whether to bring your dog to the event. 

This event is supported by Arts Council England, Northumberland County Council and Ashington Town Council.