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Festival
High Street, Spennymoor
Spennymoor Mural Festival returns this summer!
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle’s dazzling new light trail will illuminate the skies of Bishop Auckland this Christmas.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
We welcome Mania – The ABBA Tribute! From London’s West End to Las Vegas, Mania is the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute and has performed in over 35 countries around the world, delighting millions for more than two decades.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
This Summer Join us and Bath Bomb Bons for a morning of creative mystical or monstrous fun.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
You won’t believe your eyes and ears when internationally acclaimed 21-year-old Emilio Santoro steps into the ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Heritage Open Days
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage. See our art exhibition.
Talks
Bishop Auckland
The Walled Garden at Auckland Castle: In conversation with Jane Ruffer, Landscape Architect Pip Morrison and Andy Nesbitt, Head Curator of Parks, Gardens and Landscapes.
Workshop
Sedgefield
Join experienced Jewellery designer and Goldsmith, Lindsay Forbes, as she guides you through through introduction courses in working with silver to create your own special piece of jewellery.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Darlington
Take the opportunity to view one of our suites at leisure, fully set and dressed for your perfect wedding day and meet our Wedding Co-ordinator. Theres no need to book, just turn up any time between 6.00pm and 7.30pm. Whatever your dream wedding…
Religious Event
Bishop Auckland
A Church of England Communion Service is celebrated in St Peter's Chapel every Wednesday to which all are welcome, whatever their faith background. A special opportunity to worship in a place where bishops have worshipped for centuries.
Markets
Stanley
Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it at our weekly Shopping Market
Our Market is the ideal shopping destination for everything from food to flowers, modern art to antiques, and clothes to curios.
Children/Family events
Market Place, Bishop Auckland
Summer Fest is a month long event at Auckland Castle, happening every weekend, from 22nd June to 20th July.
Pantomimes
Consett
Packed full of adventure, fun, dazzling costumes, hit songs, audience participation, and all your favourite characters – Leah Bell and company return in 2024 to present the most magical fairy tale of them all – Cinderella. You’ll really have a…
Sporting Event
Newton Aycliffe
Durham Roller Derby is hosting the final games of Five Nations Tier 3 Women's North in a fantastic double header featuring Durham Roller Derby vs Auld Reekie Braw Stars and Dublin Be Grands vs Newcastle Whippin' Hinnies! It's all still to play for…
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
This Summer (on a very special wizard's birthday of all days) join us for a magical cooking workshop with Creative Kitchen.
Concert
Bishop Auckland
The UK’s premiere touring Queen tribute band, Majesty have been entertaining audiences across the world for the past ten years and are acclaimed for their electrifying recreation of Queen’s iconic live performances.
Talks
Bishop Auckland
To complement the opening of the gardens to the public, The Auckland Project is hosting a series of events, including Walks & Talks taking place every Saturday from 25th May until13th July. The knowledgeable volunteers unveil garden tales and…
Family Fun
Stanley
If you’re looking for new things to do and places to go with your baby or toddler, you’ve found the perfect place where you can drop in every week for free, to meet other local parents and enjoy adult company while your little ones can play together…
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us for our very first children's workshop with Teesdale Felt.
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