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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
SUMMARY:Wild North
CATEGORIES:LuciFurs,Convention,18,charity
STATUS:CONFIRMED
TRANSP:TRANSPARENT
LOCATION:Lumley Castle Hotel\, Ropery Lane\, Chester-le-Street\, County Dur
 ham\, DH3 4NX\, United Kingdom\, Chester-le-Street\, GB
DESCRIPTION:Wild North is an intimate\, 18+ furry convention held at Lumley
  Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street\, County Durham. Running from 18 to 21 
 September 2026\, the event takes place within a 14th-century castle\, offe
 ring a distinct historical atmosphere that differs from standard conferenc
 e centres. The 2026 theme\, “Age of Heroes\,” invites attendees to eng
 age with a narrative of heroic deeds and fellowship\, anchored by the even
 t mascot\, Twizell. The convention maintains a relaxed\, communal vibe\, w
 ith a private bar and a dedicated fursuit lounge available on the first fl
 oor for Saturday and Sunday.\nRegistration for 2026 is currently closed du
 e to high demand\, with all room types and non-residential spots on a wait
 ing list. The event is strictly for attendees aged 18 or over on their fir
 st day\, requiring government-approved proof of age upon arrival. Accommod
 ation options include Courtyard Classic\, Courtyard Superior\, Castle Clas
 sic\, and Single rooms\, with breakfast included for those booking through
  the convention. Non-residential attendees can join for the four-day perio
 d. The venue provides accessible facilities\, including ground-floor bedro
 oms with walk-in showers and a lift to the first-floor event spaces\, thou
 gh it notes that as a historic building\, it cannot guarantee modern acces
 sibility standards.\nWild North is a not-for-profit organisation that supp
 orts local animal-based charities annually\, having raised over £5\,500 i
 n previous years. The 2026 charity partner will be announced closer to the
  event date. A distinctive feature of the convention is the attendee-contr
 ibuted conbook\, where registered furries can submit stories\, art\, or po
 etry to be bound into a printed edition. Travel is facilitated by transpor
 t links from Chester-le-Street station\, with free on-site parking availab
 le for those arriving by car.
URL:https://www.wildnorth.uk/
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