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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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Exhibition
Durham City
Join us for a print launch of the Gentian and drink reception at the Oriental Museum. Poems written during our 'living objects' workshop will also be displayed in an exhibition around the museum. As well as an open mic, all welcome!
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!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Can you spot any mythical beasts or lion dogs in our galleries?
Exhibition
Durham City
Living Objects shows a display of poems by DU Poetry Society.
Arts & Crafts
Newbiggin
Explore peatlands through art with us on Friday 31 May, 10am to 3pm at Bowlees Visitor Centre. The creative and relaxing day aims to celebrate the unique beauty and ecological importance of peatlands in the North Pennines and beyond.
Family Fun
Barnard Castle
Pitch up your tent or caravan and spend the weekend exploring the fabulous landscape around Doe Park in Teesdale from 31 May to 2 June. Meet up on Friday evening at 7pm for an introduction, settle in for the night, and take part in various…
Concert
Durham
Join Durham University for its annual summer concert, showcasing the very best of student musical talent.
Children/Family events
Lanchester
Join us this May Half Term for our very first Creative Kitchen event for a ROARsome morning of interactive cooking fun inspired by the much- loved tale "The Tiger that came to tea".
Concert
Barnard Castle
Borealis brings together musicians from across the North to perform music that fuses elements of folk, rock and contemporary jazz.
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!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore our beautiful Ancient Egyptian perfume jars, make up items and jewellery.
Children/Family events
Sacriston
Free family fun day with inflatables, climbing wall, birds of prey display, fairground rides, face-painting & more!
Workshop
Staindrop
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Raby Castle's picturesque surroundings through the art of a landscape painting workshop with artist and tutor Jo Pickering.
Music Event
Blanchland
Back by popular demand, Hattie. Her voice has been described like sapphire and steel, beautiful yet strong. She is certainly not one to be missed. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Competition / Game
Barnard Castle
Bingo That's Bonkers is here! This is a fun, thrilling, hysterical take on the good old famous game of bingo.
Talks
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'.
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.
Participatory Event
Seaham
Take time out to unwind and spend time within yourself, to luxuriate in the complex soundscape that surrounds and caresses you.
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.
Music Event
Seaham
Drumming has been practiced for many thousands of years as a way to communicate, share experience, and build community.
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