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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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Guided Walk
Newbiggin
Join us for a guided botany walk of approximately 3.2km, (2 miles), along The Pennine Way near Low Force waterfall, to see early-flowering wildflowers.
Nature
Newbiggin, Barnard Castle
Join our Senior Reserve Manager, Martin Furness for a 7.5 mile walk along the River Tees from Low Force, through juniper woods and up to High Force, returning along the lower slopes of Holwick Fell.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
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.
Concert
Durham
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as…
Music Event
Barnard Castle
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter.
Family Fun
Beamish
Hold your horses, there's neigh chance you'll want to miss this exciting equine event!
With the chance to meet visiting horses, as well as many of our own across the museum, our Horses in Harness event is not to be missed!
Sporting Event
Old Elvet, Durham City
The 191st Durham Regatta takes place on Saturday June 8th and Sunday June 9th 2024. Each year the North’s premier rowing competition attracts up to 1500 rowers from across the region and beyond to the River Wear in the heart of Durham City for two…
Charity event/Fundraiser
Barnard Castle
Enjoy great music from films, shows and popular culture with St Mary's Community Orchestra alongside singers from the Community Choir.
Arts & Crafts
Newbiggin
Explore how to paint expressively and loosely with watercolour to capture the colour and movement of the summer hay meadows. The event is suitable for adults, no previous art experience is needed the aim of this workshop is to encourage your…
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out about the Indian tradition of Rangoli art, and make your own.
Arts & Crafts
Seaham
Weave A Large Willow Obelisk for Your Garden.
Walking Event
nr Kirkby Stephen
Join us on Sunday 9 June 10am to 3pm for an 8km walk through various peatland habitats up to Nine Standards Rigg, returning by an alternative route.
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.
Nature
Seaham
A Guided Walk with an Introduction to Foraging.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
We are delighted to be part of the national LEAF Open Farm Sunday event. On 9th June, farms up and down the country will be giving people a chance to experience everyday farm life first-hand and learn more about how the food on our plates is…
Children/Family events
Newbiggin
As part of the National Open Farm Sunday event, Bowlees Farm in Teesdale will open its gates for people to understand more about farming in the area, take part in art workshops, learn from the farmer about what they do and go on a farm walk.
Concert
Howden-Le-Wear
Friends of NETOA present Mighty Wurlitzer concert with teatime treats.
Nature
Seaham
Start your week relaxing in nature, with guided mindful practices to soothe body, mind and soul. Two hours in the beautiful surroundings of Dalton Moor Farm, beside Murton, Seaham.
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