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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.
Children/Family events
Hamsterley Forest
It’s the Gruffalo’s birthday and everyone is invited!
Wedding Fairs and Events
Walworth
Come and see Walworth Castle set up as it would be for a wedding.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
TV favourite Ed Byrne returns to Barnard Castle with British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023 and his most personal show to date.
Arts & Crafts
Barnard Castle
This is a chance for young artists to explore, observe, experiment and express ideas in a creative and innovative way. Inspired by the Museum's collections and exhibitions, learners will be encouraged to use a range of materials and techniques to…
Outdoor Event
Staindrop
Join us for a day of relaxation, rejuvenation and self-care at the picturesque Raby Castle Wellness Retreat. Nestled in the heart of nature, this retreat offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Performance
Barnard Castle
Join us as we celebrate a rock line-up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover a snapshot of the late Vivienne Westwood’s career through the eyes of collector, Peter Smithson.
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…
Children/Family events
Wolsingham
Come join us at Brock & Bumble Art Studio for a fun-filled event where kids can unleash their creativity .
Historical
Staindrop
Sir Henry Vane the Younger, 1613-1662; Discovering an extraordinary life and legacy.
Comedy
Barnard Castle
Solo again, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights' returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.
Markets
Staindrop
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated return of our ever-popular Harvest Market in August 2024!
Sporting Event
Staindrop
Raby Castle will be hosting the Teesdale Races. Enjoy a picturesque 2.5k, 5k or 10k Race in the magnificent backdrop of Raby Castle.
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
Barnard Castle
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he's sung live each week to up to 12 million people.
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…
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.
Theatre
Barnard Castle
Featuring favourite songs from stage and screen by songwriters such as Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Stephen Sondheim and Noel Coward, and lesser-known numbers, this raucous, cabaret-style show is not to be missed.
Talks
Hexham
Join us on Sunday 9 June, 7pm to 8.30pm, at Hexham Community Centre for a talk by geologist, Brian Young, which will explore some of the many spectacular and beautiful minerals for which the North Pennine dales are world-renowned.
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