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Embrace the enchantment of winter with our curated selection of winter events in Durham.
From festive markets to seasonal performances, immerse yourself in the magic of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the joy of celebration as you explore Durham's winter events. Plan your winter break filled with unforgettable experiences and festive delights.
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Exhibition
Durham City
The exhibition is the result of months of work by MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from the University of Durham. Repair and Care: The Norman Chapel Project will be open from the 24th May 2024, and will be accessible through Durham Castle…
Exhibition
Durham
When you think about the history of Durham, what comes to mind? Beautiful architecture, rich and powerful people and the history you find in textbooks. But how often do we stop and think about the lives of ordinary people? This exhibition explores…
Exhibition
Durham
Curated by a team of MA Museum and Artefact Studies students from Durham University, this unique exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the history of the Norman Chapel.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Experience rarely seen and often overlooked works by Northern artists, Norman Cornish and L S Lowry, in this powerful exhibition celebrating the region’s distinctive industry, emotive landscapes and playful recreation activities.
Stargazing Events
The North Pennines Stargazing Festival will run Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November with lots of events spread across the North Pennines, Durham Dales and beyond.
Children/Family events
Willington
Join us at Frogwarts as HARRY PANTO embarks on his third amazing adventure.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
Family Fun
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
All aboard........for a very unique and unusual experience on Weardale Railway on Sunday 12th November 2023.
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.
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
Markets
Wynyard
The Northern Dales Farmers Market returns to the picturesque Walled Garden at Wynyard Hall throughout 2024. From 9 am to 2 pm every third Sunday of the month, immerse yourself in a vibrant showcase of local flavour, as passionate suppliers,…
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.
Pantomimes
Durham City
In a small village of Durham lives Belle renowned for her brains and beauty far and wide.
Christmas and New Year
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle’s dazzling new light trail will illuminate the skies of Bishop Auckland this Christmas.
Markets
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Farmers' Market taking place on the 4th Saturday of the month, lots of local suppliers.
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.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
A small am dram group enlists a fading Hollywood star to play King Lear and help save their theatre.
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…
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…
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