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Talks
Pelton, Chester le Street
Join bestselling author Glenda Young for an illustrated talk on her new historical novel, inspired by Horner's toffee factory in Chester-le-Street, 'The Toffee Factory Girls'.
Family Fun
Bishop Auckland
Join us in a day of celebration!
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Are you ready for another fun-filled summer of Vitality Blast cricket at Seat Unique Riverside? Season tickets are on sale now from the Box Office, again offering unbelievable value with all seven games for £70!
Family Fun
Sedgefield
Let your imagination go wild.
Festival
High Street, Spennymoor
Spennymoor Mural Festival returns this summer!
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.
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…
Festival
Bishop Auckland
Join us at Auckland Castle for an evening with The Unthanks, the multi-award-winning folk group celebrated for their authentic blend of traditional melodies and modern sensibilities, creating a sound that is both timeless and innovative.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
July 2024 sees the release of Despicable Me 4 and to celebrate we are hosting our very first Children's Despicable Who? Me? Party.....an evening of Minion fun with games, activities and party food.
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
Take a trip back to Detroit’s heyday in the 60s with the brand-new A Night To Remember Motown Show. A stellar cast of critically-acclaimed performers and divinely-gifted musicians authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire…
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us, this Summer, for another very popular Children's Beginner's Art Workshop with our resident artist Mags from PastelArt by Mags where you will learn to paint, in soft pastels, this adorable Scruffy Mutt.
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!
Festival
Lanchester
Scoop Music Festival is a 3 day camping festival celebrating local talent, sited at Burnhopeside Hall near the picturesque village of Lanchester.
Family Fun
Beamish
Tap your foot along to the sound of Whitehall Concert Band.
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
Formed in 1950 by eight men who each initially contributed £8 to start an instrument fund, the band are a 2nd Section band based in Esh Winning that feature a full and varied programme that they’ve performed throughout the North East. Winning awards…
Food & Drink
Wynyard
Embrace the crisp flavours of fall with our Autumn Afternoon Tea, where every sip and bite evokes the cosy charm of the season.
Family Fun
Beamish
Visitors will have the special chance to see a variety of unusual and quirky cars at the museum.
Children/Family events
Wynyard
Add a touch of magic to your half term adventures with children's face painting amidst the stunning gardens at Wynyard Hall.
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