Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery, Alnwick

23/10/2026

We regret that due to weather damage we will be closed from now until Tuesday 27th October.
Please check for updates after that.
www.bailiffgtaemuseum.co.uk
Email - [email protected]
Many thanks for your understanding

23/10/2026

LOST AND ENDANGERED CRAFTS - COMING SOON!!
3rd Nov- 13th Dec 2026. 12th-31st Jan 2027

Bailiffgate is delighted to present this combined Museum and Makers Exhibition of Lost, Endangered and Heritage Crafts.

The Heritage Crafts Association lists Extinct, Critically Endangered and Endangered Heritage Crafts in the UK and this exhibition will bring together items from the Museum Archives with pieces made by local makers and artisans for a fascinating exploration and display of heritage crafts with a strong local presence.

This exhibition seeks to honour and highlight the value of Heritage Crafts to our local cultures and communities today. By contrasting extinct and endangered crafts, some represented in our Museum Archives, with a resurgence in the popularity and respect for Heritage Crafts today, we will tell the stories of lost crafts and the specialised skills of contemporary local artisans championing local skills that reflect our rich history and heritage.

Find out more about the makers-
https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/lost-and-endangered-crafts/

More details to follow soon about demo days and workshops!!

22/10/2026

Take a look through the window at some Northumberland scenes with these beautiful Christmas cards. Featuring designs by local artist Jane Jackson, the full range is available in our gift shop.

🎄❤️

21/10/2026

STREETS TO SEA !
Our latest exhibition has just over two weeks remaining and you can pick up a copy of the exhibition Catalogue in our retail shop for £10.00
"Streets to Sea", a stunning exhibition by artist Kev Oldham, with almost unimaginable clarity of images, created by his advanced painting technique, Kev tells us that he finds inspiration from the things he sees around him, from atmospheric seascapes to sunlit buildings, to create a “frozen moment in time.”

Our exhibition is open from now until 1st November.

20/10/2026

GOING QUICK!!
Places are limited for the two freeform weaving workshops with Eta Ingham Lawrie in February and March 2027.

Saturday 20th Feb 2027 from 10 am till 3.30 pm
Saturday 20th March 2027 from 10 am till 3.30 pm

For more information and to book and guarantee your place visit the link below.
https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/spring-in-the-air/

The inspiration for the work in this exhibition comes from the ever-changing light, mood & colour over land & sea. Working from small sketches

19/10/2026

PHOTO OR PAINTING?

Our current exhibition has been greatly received with many lovely comments about Kev Oldham's art.

The exhibition is running until 1st November so there is still time to buy a painting.

What do we think about these? Photo or painting?

Buy tickets online at https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/streets-to-sea/

18/10/2026

Thank you all so much to everyone who has visited our latest exhibition and thank you those who have left some brilliant comments in our visitors book!!

There is still time to see 'Streets to Sea' by Kev Oldham and buy a piece of art.
Find out more at - https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/streets-to-sea/

17/10/2026

HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL THIS HALF TERM!!
Come along and join us for our annual GHOST HUNT at Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery.
Saturday 24th October to Sunday 1st November!
👻Every child earns a ghost badge and will be entered into a competition to win a spooky prize!
🎨Alongside our current exhibition - Streets to Sea by Kev Oldham
🫟Crafts and colouring in
👗👖Dressing up

Buy tickets online to save 10% at - https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/visit/save-ten-percent/ 🎃

16/10/2026

PLEASE NOTE!
Due to unforeseen circumstances the museum will be closing at 3pm on Saturday 17th October.
We are sorry about any inconvenience.

Please see our website for more details about our opening hours and to purchase tickets online.
https://bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk/visit/