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Festival
Edmundbyers
Derwent Fest is back for 2024, from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.
Theatre
Staindrop
Friday 16th August | 7:00pm. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable…
Workshop
Staindrop
Join us for a creative and engaging Autumn Wreath Workshop set against the stunning backdrop of Raby Castle's grand Entrance Hall. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as you craft your very own autumn-inspired wreath, perfect for adorning…
Heritage Open Days
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
See how people lived and used the landscape of Upper Teesdale over the last 10,000 years! At this free open weekend as part of the Heritage Open Days there is a display of recent finds by Altogether Archaeology and a guided walk and a talk each day.
Festival
Stanhope
Stanhope Weekender is a live music event in the heart of Stanhope, Weardale.
Music Event
Blanchland
Garden gigs are back with our firm favourite John Gatenby! John will be singing us a few songs in our garden so join us from 3pm until 5pm where snacks and drinks will be available to purchase.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan's Quo – Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Come and join our fairy spotters on their greatest adventure yet – a mission to photograph the most famous of all the fairies – Thumbelina!
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Join us for this free family friendly event at Bowlees Visitor Centre on Tuesday 28 May, 11am to 1pm, and discover the amazing underwater life of a stream.
Concert
Stanhope
Come along and enjoy a joint concert by Stanhope Silver Band and Weardale Community Choir.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Our charismatic Pirate Captain is swashbuckling his way once more across the grounds in pursuit of treasure this Summer!
Music Event
Blanchland
Faye is a firm favourite at the Lord Crewe, with an extremely varied repertoire spanning from the 60s to modern day charts, she is sure to cater for all tastes of music. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Adder-ation is a family friendly event being held at Bowlees Visitor Centre on Sunday 26 May, 1pm to 4pm.
Music Event
Blanchland
Join us for our last garden gig of they year! making it to the quarter-finals of The Voice UK, and supporting Scouting for Girls, this act is not to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Charity event/Fundraiser
Barnard Castle
Enjoy great music from films, shows and popular culture with St Mary's Community Orchestra alongside singers from the Community Choir.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Outdoor performance walk featuring games, story and music. Lasts approx. 45 mins.
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Come join us on a family friendly bee walk with local bee expert, Mandy Oliver to learn how to identify bumblebees. If we are lucky with the weather we will catch a few to have a closer look it.
Agricultural Show
Stanhope
Visit this wonderful agricultural show and enjoy a great day out for the whole family.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
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