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Embrace the beauty of autumn with our curated selection of autumn events in Durham.
From harvest festivals to scenic walks, immerse yourself in the rich colors and flavors of the season. Discover the warmth of community and the charm of autumnal traditions as you explore Durham's autumn events. Plan your autumn getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of serenity amidst the changing landscapes.
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Food & Drink Festival
Chester le Street
Organisers of a hugely successful food, drink and music festival have announced plans to expand its footprint in 2024 – and are now asking traders who wish to be part of the event to apply.
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.
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.
Wedding Fairs and Events
Stanley
Combining a luxury country location, stunning décor, and sensational backdrops, South Causey Inn offers an unmatched setting for the most perfect of wedding celebrations.
Durham Book Festival
Durham
Book-lovers rejoice as Durham Book Festival returns for its annual outing of ideas, culture and entertainment in the heart of Durham City.
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.
Exhibition
Lanchester
An Exhibition of over 250 paintings done by members of Lanchester Art Group.
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.
Family Fun
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
All aboard........for a very unique and unusual experience on Weardale Railway on Sunday 12th November 2023.
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.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
A small am dram group enlists a fading Hollywood star to play King Lear and help save their theatre.
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