Living North Magazine

10/10/2025

Book now to get the pick of the patch 🎃

From food to fairground rides, there's plenty of spook-tacular fun to be had.

10/10/2025

Discover some of the incredible foodies coming to Living North's Christmas Fair in Newcastle! 🎄

They’ll be bringing everything from artisan bakes and festive tipples to sweet treats and local favourites 🥂

Join us at Newcastle Racecourse from 23rd–26th October, for the North East’s ultimate festive foodie experience.

Living North's Christmas Fair is back at Newcastle Racecourse (23rd-26th October) and as always we've got a great line-up in our Food Halls.

09/10/2025

The North West Air Ambulance is our chosen charity for this year’s Living North Christmas Fair at Haydock Park Racecourse ✨

Find out more about the incredible work they do across the North West:

We're delighted to help raise money for this exceptionally good cause, which saves lives across the region.

09/10/2025

From picnics to pumpkins, sunsets to sweaters… there’s something to be savoured in the shifting seasons 🍃🍂

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09/10/2025

Where to find autumn treats, the best family bike rides and Oktoberfest in Newcastle: here's what to do this weekend

October is here and it's off to a great start.

08/10/2025

This is a home with a captivating past

Built in the years following the Second World War as a private sanctuary for a local landowner's book collection, this building has been thoughtfully converted into a distinctive four-bedroom residence. It offers a masterful blend of original features and light, open spaces, where history has been p...

08/10/2025

Step inside Durham Cathedral from 8–12 October 2025 for The Storytellers by Luxmuralis – a spellbinding fusion of art, light, and sound that celebrates the timeless power of storytelling.

From ancient myths and illuminated manuscripts to beloved fairy tales and modern classics, every projection transforms the cathedral’s magnificent architecture into an epic storybook.

🎟️ 8-12 October, 6.30pm-9.15pm. Adults £11, under-18s £4.50, under-3s free. Timed-entry and special early show tickets available via the Durham Cathedral website now.

07/10/2025

With fishing rights on the River Coquet and 153 acres of land, this is a real country retreat

With fishing rights on the River Coquet and 153 acres of land, Ghyllheugh House is a real country retreat.

07/10/2025

Autumn has arrived in the Lake District – and there’s no better way to soak it in than on this picture-perfect walk. Think: crisp air, golden leaves underfoot, and dogs splashing happily along the banks.

The route is entirely flat (perfect for pushchairs, little legs, and four-legged friends) and winds through some of the area’s most peaceful scenery before ending with coffee, cake, and a little homeware heaven at .

Start at the Elterwater National Trust Car Park and follow signs for Skelwith Bridge, the route takes around 35 minutes each way.

06/10/2025

Meet the Maker: Studio 9 Ceramics 🎨

Discover Studio 9 Ceramics and many more artisan makers at Newcastle Racecourse from 23rd–26th October for Living North’s Christmas Fair ✨

You can meet Danielle and discover more of her work at Living North's Christmas Fair at Newcastle Racecourse this month.

06/10/2025

The perfect Monday night dinner

Although this is a one-pan dish, I do like to fry off my mushrooms first before mixing them back in because I prefer a properly browned mushroom. If you're not fussy then you can fry them with the onions. Peas, here, are a great way to add some more veg. They also mix well with all the other flavour...

05/10/2025

Get booking now to make sure you don't miss out 👻

Frighteningly good events for the whole family this Halloween.