following a procession from Alnwick Castle. About 80 players took part last year when Shrove Tuesday fell in the school holidays. Organiser Archie Jenkins said: "We do get a few less when the date ...

The annual Shrovetide Football match, known locally as Scoring the Hales, took place in the fields surrounding Alnwick Castle between the rival parishes of St. Michael and St. Paul. It has been ...

Among this year’s exhibitors are big names such as: Alnwick Castle, Northumberland National ... suggesting that figures will beat last year’s turnout. Anyone who would like tickets should ...