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Experience the vibrancy of spring with our handpicked selection of spring events in Durham.
From blooming flower festivals to outdoor concerts, immerse yourself in the season's charm and energy. Discover a world of excitement and cultural enrichment as you explore Durham's spring events. Plan your spring getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the beauty of the season.
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Religious Event
Bishop Auckland
A Church of England Communion Service is celebrated in St Peter's Chapel every Wednesday to which all are welcome, whatever their faith background. A special opportunity to worship in a place where bishops have worshipped for centuries.
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Discover a snapshot of the late Vivienne Westwood’s career through the eyes of collector, Peter Smithson.
Exhibition
Durham
This exhibition will focus on of a significant collection of contemporary digital-born and digitally manipulated prints created by emerging artists, many of them refugees or working in conflict zones, from the Middle East and North Africa.
Walking Event
Bishop Auckland
Brighten your day, meet new people and enjoy some gentle exercise!
Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
Markets
Durham city
Durham’s Food Producers’ and Crafters’ Market is now on the first Thursday of each month – open from 9am until 4.30pm, or until stock has sold out.
Markets
Durham
Every Saturday, the Market Place is transformed by up to 30 small independent traders…it becomes a traditional, bustling, fresh air market and a great shopping experience.
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.
Local Events
Chester Le Street,
Come along to our Companionship Café, where you'll get a very warm welcome and a friendly face! It's a chance to socialise and reminisce, meet new people and even take part in some fun activities. There is no cost and we provide light refreshments.
Nature
Barnard Castle
Find out more about the trees, wildlife, flowers and fauna around the grounds of The Bowes Museum in this informative and entertaining nature trail. You can even create your own artworks en route by downloading special viewfinders from our website…
Children/Family events
Shildon
Innovation Platform will inspire visitors with the inventiveness and ingenuity in rail. This exhibition highlights emerging ideas and extraordinary achievements from across the rail industry. Showcasing the latest and greatest in rail innovation.
Locomotion, Shildon
Talks
Barnard Castle
A friendly informal and informative introduction to The Bowes Museum's exhibitions, collections or building.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
An opportunity for anyone over the age of 5 years to try out new techniques, materials and experiment with our team of artists, makers and designers.
Children/Family events
Barnard Castle
Time for you and your baby or toddler to explore play in the galleries, investigate materials and be creative in this self-led, free-play session. Suitable for pre-school children.
Virtual Event
Durham
Family Activities
Here at Durham University Library and Collections we are working to bring our collections to you whilst our venues are closed.
Here are some simple craft activities to try at home. You don't need any special equipment or…
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Birds are the focal point for this group show which takes inspiration from the ornithologist, photographer and former Barnard Castle School pupil Bentley Beetham, who took part in the 1924 British Mount Everest expedition.
Workshop
Sedgefield
Join experienced Jewellery designer and Goldsmith, Lindsay Forbes, as she guides you through through introduction courses in working with silver to create your own special piece of jewellery.
Exhibition
Durham City
Discover more about the Durham Cathedral community, from the influence of St Cuthbert to the cathedral having a worldwide family, both past and present.
Children/Family events
Hamsterley Forest
It’s the Gruffalo’s birthday and everyone is invited!
Workshop
Durham City
Join experienced Jewellery designer and Goldsmith, Lindsay Forbes, as she guides you through through introduction courses in working with silver to create your own special piece of jewellery.
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