About the Burnlaw centre

Burnlaw Centre is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run community arts and wellbeing space in the Allen Valleys, Northumberland. We have a really lovely and unvarnished place that we want to share with groups who find themselves marginalised through identity, creativity or spirituality. Come and talk to us about what you would like to do here!

Burnlaw Centre is looked after by the residents of Burnlaw - an old quaker farm, home to a multi-generational group of households. Our small, loose knit community is informed by co-operative values, environmental consciousness and a broad and welcoming spirituality. We know that a warm and loving welcome is important for all the people who come here and we find that Burnlaw provides opportunities for people to explore their creativity and spirituality and connect with nature in ways which can be profound and transforming. Events, gatherings and projects that take place at Burnlaw therefore become a little bit part of our community for their duration. Contact us for more information about prices, or have a look at our facilities. 

A woman in a black shirt and apron prepares leafy greens in a kitchen, with two people in the background, one wearing a hoodie and the other with glasses.
A spaniel puppy sitting on a concrete surface next to a person wearing rubber boots, in a farmyard setting with a barn and tractor in the background.
Cozy living room decorated with colorful hanging streamers and warm lighting, featuring couches, chairs, and a wooden ceiling.
Children and adults in a spacious room with wooden ceiling beams, skylights, and large windows, engaged in activities like playing, drawing, and socializing.
Children and adults gathered in a bright, spacious attic room with wooden ceiling beams, engaging in activities around tables and sitting on the floor, with a large patterned rug on the floor.
People gathered inside a large, green, tent with string lights, tables, and blankets for a social gathering or party.
Camping tents set up in a grassy field with trees in the background and smoke rising from a campfire.
Children and adults camping around a campfire, roasting marshmallows on sticks outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background.
Group of children and adults gathered around a campfire outdoors, roasting marshmallows and socializing in a grassy area with trees in the background.
Outdoor evening party under a large, decorated tent with string lights, lanterns, and tables, set on grass with hay bales, with people enjoying the event.
Four young girls standing in a row indoors, holding colorful stuffed animals above their heads. They are dressed in casual clothes and standing in front of a white wall and radiator.
A group of seven musicians playing various instruments outdoors on a grassy field. They include a guitarist, clarinetist, violinist, guitarist, a sitting percussionist on a cajón, a bass player, and another guitarist. The scene is set in a countrysid
Children and adults making crafts in a cozy wooden attic space for a holiday celebration, some wearing festive accessories.
A group of cows grazing on grass in sunlight, with shadows cast on the ground.
A rural scene with a dirt road leading up to stone houses, a blue car parked, and trees with autumn foliage.
A group of four children and two adults walking down a narrow dirt path in a rural area, flanked by stone walls and lush greenery.
Children and adults walking uphill through a forest in autumn, with fallen leaves on the ground and green trees overhead.
Children playing outdoors in a wooded area, one girl in a red coat holding a large stick, other children visible in the background among trees and fallen leaves.
Young child painting on a large sheet of paper or fabric with colorful paints.
A natural area with trees and a pathway made of rocks.
People sitting and lying on stacks of hay bales loaded on a trailer hitched to a tractor, outdoors with trees in the background.
Dessert table with brownies, cupcakes, cheesecake, carrot cake, and chocolate cake, set in front of a window.
A man smiling and standing outdoors, pushing a wheelbarrow filled with baking dishes, in a garden with plants and a brick building in the background.
A large tree with a thick trunk and lush green foliage standing in a grassy field, casting a shadow on the ground.
A young girl with curly hair sitting by a large window, holding a small wicker basket, surrounded by various baskets and wooden objects in a cozy, rustic setting.
A young girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a navy polka dot jacket, is arranging flowers with yellow, pink, and purple blooms. Behind her, a woman with red hair is watching, and a potted plant is visible in the background. A pink cloth covers the t
Children and adults gather in a park enjoying outdoor activities, with some children playing and others walking around near trees and greenery.
Group of people sitting in a circle in a cozy room with natural light, engaged in a discussion or meeting.
A woman and several young girls having a picnic outdoors in a grassy field.
A man is building or repairing a makeshift shelter in a green outdoor area, using natural tree branches and a tarp roof, with various tools around.
An outdoor scene at night with numerous glowing paper lanterns arranged on the ground in a pattern.
People dancing and enjoying music outdoors near a large tent at sunset.
A rainbow over a green field with trees under cloudy sky.
A group of people sitting in a greenhouse decorated with flowers, with a musician playing the cello and a person playing a gong.
Workers building a treehouse among the branches of a large leafy tree.
Outdoor gathering with people under a large pink and black tent, with a campfire in the foreground and trees in the background.
Two children in jackets and hats standing outdoors on a gravel path, holding gardening tools, with a wheelbarrow filled with leafy greens and a large tree behind them.