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Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly informal and informative introduction to The Bowes Museum's exhibitions, collections or building.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
If you are looking for spectacular family entertainment with the WOW factor, look no further than Megaslam!
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.
Markets
Staindrop
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of our ever-popular Harvest Market in August 2024!
Historical
Staindrop
Raby Castle welcomes Annie Garthwaite in the week that her much anticipated novel, The King's Mother is published.
Children/Family events
Middleton in Teesdale
Join us for a free family event on 13 July, 10am to 3pm, at Low Way Farm, Holwick, to celebrate the magnificent meadows and farming history of Teesdale.
Show / Display
Staindrop
Join us for a day of Classic Cars at Raby Castle!
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
Adder-ation is a family friendly event being held at Bowlees Visitor Centre on Sunday 26 May, 1pm to 4pm.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Top INTERNATIONAL concert organist & STAR of The PROMS PLAYS THE MIGHTY WURLITZER.
Historical
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Sir Henry Vane the Younger, 1613-1662; Discovering an extraordinary life and legacy.
Children/Family events
Bishop Auckland
Outdoor Toddlers are morning events for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers.
Outdoor Event
Barnard Castle
Explore the museum with our spotting and drawing activities and enjoy our outside spaces with the Pocket Parkland Playbook, specially designed to help you get creative with the natural materials around you. All available from reception.
Agricultural Show
St. Johns Chapel
The Weardale Show returns on Saturday 31st August 2024.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Outdoor performance walk featuring games, story and music. Lasts approx. 45 mins.
Music Event
Barnard Castle
Acclaimed UK singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.
Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big…
Historical
Staindrop
After spearheading the remarkable project that led to the discovery of the remains of King Richard III, historian Philippa Langley turned her attention to one of Britain's most enduring historical mysteries: the disappearance of the sons of King…
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Afternoons are dead boring now, everyone knows that, even proper fools. So, why not come to this game show what Lee Kyle is hosting? It is for children but also for adults if they are stupid. Lee has made some gunge and it will get chucked over the…
Nature
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
Join mycologist Gordon Beakes for a closer look at fascinating fungi! An ideal introduction to the basics of fungi identification and their role in the environment.
Music Event
Blanchland
Back by popular demand, Hattie. Her voice has been described like sapphire and steel, beautiful yet strong. She is certainly not one to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Concert
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
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