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Carnival
Seaham
Starting the weekend off on Saturday, 13th July with entertainment for all the family including films on the big screen. Followed by the traditional packed Carnival line up on Sunday, 14th July.
Outdoor Event
Seaham
Mental Health Swims is an award-winning, mental health peer support community. The regular dip at Seaham takes place on the last Sunday of every month - booking required.
Outdoor Event
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
Share the magic of the Full Moon with like minded Earthlings gathered around the fire in the sacred circle set in one of our beautiful meadows in the Embrace of Nature at Dalton Moor Farm, Seaham
Children/Family events
Blackhall Colliery
Join us for a magical day as Princesses and Heroes take over the farm! Dress up as your favourite character and join in with their exciting performances.
Children/Family events
Blackhall Colliery
A day of carnival fun for all the family! Take part in all of our activities including: Children's funfair rides (additional charges), face painting, local treat stalls, garden games, a circus workshop & more!
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Festival
Seaham
Join us for a very special weekend celebration, with a Wellbeing Retreat on Saturday, Live Music in the evening, and Family Festival Fun on Sunday.
Festival
Seaham
Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham coast on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2024. A fantastic foodie festival down by the sea!
Markets
Seaham
Seaham Seaside Market is a weekly market held every Friday.
Music Event
Peterlee
Don't miss the hottest event of the summer: Peterlee Summer Sounds! Join us at Peterlee & Horden Rugby Club on Saturday July 6th, 2024, for an unforgettable day of outdoor tunes!
Talks
Seaham
Marrisse has been creating characters for all of her working life, first in the world of TV and films and now writing crime thrillers.
In 2021, Marrisse was offered a three-book deal by Bloodhound Books, creating the DSI Billie Wilde crime thriller…
Festival
Seaham
December brings us the Winter Solstice, or Yule, with the shortest daylight hours of the year and the depth of winter. This is the birth of the New Year and another turn of the Wheel, as the light increases from this point forward.
Heritage Open Days
Easington Village, Peterlee
A 12th century Parish Church, with evidence of Saxon origins. The building contains Medieval pieces.
Heritage Walks
Seaham
Join us for a leisurely stroll through the town and hear the fascinating history of Seaham whilst enjoying the stunning coastline in the beautiful County of Durham.
Walking Event
Seaham
Join us on Saturday 22nd June for a nature walk with our eco partners, Climate Action North. Our wellbeing walk is designed to support the “Restore Nature Now” campaign which will be a historic landmark walk taking place in London organised by the…
Children/Family events
Seaham
Musical Mayhem is a monthly Monday morning one hour long session for families with pre-school or home schooled children to enjoy.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Nature
Seaham
A Guided Walk with an Introduction to Foraging.
Nature
Seaham
Start your week relaxing in nature, with guided mindful practices to soothe body, mind and soul. Two hours in the beautiful surroundings of Dalton Moor Farm, beside Murton, Seaham.
Festival
Seaham
In 2024 we are marking the four quarters of the Wheel of the Year with small Festival-style celebrations, on the weekend nearest to the actual date of each festival.
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