Help Create a Wildflower Meadow at Alnmouth Common
Local people are being invited to help bring wildflowers back to Alnmouth Common and create a lasting home for wildlife overlooking one of Northumberland's most spectacular stretches of coastline.
Local people are being invited to help bring wildflowers back to Alnmouth Common and create a lasting home for wildlife overlooking one of Northumberland's most spectacular stretches of coastline.
13 Oct 2026
Northumberland Coast National Landscape team
The Northumberland Coast National Landscape Conservation Team is working alongside the Burgage Holders of Alnmouth to establish a new perennial wildflower meadow on the common, and they're looking for volunteers to get involved.
Taking place on Friday 23 October, the community conservation day will give residents the opportunity to spend time outdoors, meet like-minded people and play a hands-on role in caring for the landscape on their doorstep.
The meadow will be created using a mix of native wildflowers, including Betony, Meadow Cranesbill and Yellow Rattle. Once established, it will provide food and shelter for pollinators, birds, insects and small mammals, while adding colour and interest to the common for everyone to enjoy.
Wildflower meadows were once a familiar part of the Northumberland countryside but have become increasingly rare. By helping to create this new meadow, volunteers will be contributing to the restoration of an important habitat and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.
The work itself is straightforward, with volunteers helping to rake the prepared ground and sow the seed mix. No experience is necessary and guidance will be provided throughout the day by the Conservation Team.
Beyond the practical conservation work, the day is about bringing people together. Participants will have the chance to enjoy the fresh air, learn more about traditional countryside management, connect with nature and spend time with others who care about the future of the local landscape.
The meadow will be managed as a traditional hay meadow in years to come through scything and baling, helping to keep traditional land management skills alive. There will also be opportunities for volunteers to stay involved through future meadow management and wildlife monitoring activities.
Set high above the village beside the historic gun emplacement escarpment, the site offers stunning views across Alnmouth Bay, providing the perfect backdrop for a rewarding day of community conservation.
The event runs from 10am to 2pm on Friday 23 October. Volunteers are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing, and to bring a packed lunch and drink. A limited number of rakes will be available, so anyone with their own is welcome to bring it along.
Anyone interested in taking part can contact Emma Wilson, Volunteer and Access Officer, on 07816 603953 or email emma@northumberlandcoast-nl.org.uk
Join us, roll up your sleeves and help sow the seeds of a wildflower meadow that will bloom for years to come.