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Guided Dusk Walk & Beer Tasting
Sat 14 Feb
|The First & Last Brewery
Where twilight meets good beer and great company. What's not to love?
Time & Location
14 Feb 2026, 17:00 – 19:30
The First & Last Brewery, The First & Last Brewery, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2DA, UK
Guests
About the event
Join Curius Compass and The First & Last Brewery for a relaxed Valentine’s evening celebrating darkness done properly. Enjoy a short guided dusk walk through the Northumberland landscape, exploring the night sky with a bit of tech that helps us see it, followed by a behind-the-scenes brewery tour and a tasting of brilliantly brewed local beers, all wrapped up in great company.
Part of the North East Dark Skies Festival, this event invites you to slow down, look up, and (re)discover the beauty of the dark skies above Northumberland. Perfect for couples, singletons, beer drinkers, designated drivers (soft drinks available), and anyone who wants to avoid the Valentine’s crowd and do something a little different.
Did you know, it's estimated that 85% of the UK population has never seen a truly dark sky?
Event details
Friday 14 February
5:00–7:30 pm
Guided dusk walk, brewery tour, beer sampling
£20 per person
Limited places available
We can’t guarantee the weather, but we can guarantee warm welcomes, excellent beer, and a cracking way to spend a February evening in Northumberland.
Getting There and Back (easy and car-free)
Catch the 15:50 680 bus from Hexham. Return on the 19:40 bus back to Hexham.
Travel by public transport, show us your ticket, and enjoy 10% off your first beer in the Tap Room.
Need a lift home? Book Tarset Valley Taxis.
Make a Night of it
Stay for dinner and a cosy night at The Cheviot Hotel or Riverdale Hall Country House Hotel.
Make a Day of it
Arrive early to enjoy Tea on the Train, a visit to the Heritage Centre Bellingham and then a pre-walk drink in the Tap Room.
Book now. Places will disappear faster than a good beer!
Other Information:
This is a relaxed 2-mile guided walk. The route includes pavements, roads, and paths, which may be uneven and muddy in places. Sensible footwear suitable for outdoor walking is required.
Walking poles are available on request. If you have any accessibility questions or specific requirements, please get in touch before booking, and we’ll be happy to help. Claire @ 07922009979 or curiuscompass@gmail.com.
The event is suitable for adults and older teenagers but is not suitable for very young children. Beer sampling is for guests aged 18 and over. You may be asked to provide a valid photo ID. Soft drinks will be available.
Tickets
Ticket
Included in your ticket price is a guided dusk walk through the Northumberland landscape with Curius Compass, followed by a behind-the-scenes brewery tour and beer sampling at The First & Last Brewery. This event is part of the North East Dark Skies Festival and is designed as a relaxed, social evening. It’s suitable for couples, singletons, beer drinkers, designated drivers (soft drinks are available), and anyone looking for an alternative to the usual Valentine’s plans.
£20.00
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