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Experience the excitement of summer with our collection of summer events in Durham.
From outdoor concerts to cultural festivals, immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the season. Discover endless opportunities for adventure and entertainment as you explore Durham's summer events. Plan your summer getaway filled with unforgettable experiences and moments of joy amidst the warmth of the season.
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Children/Family events
Frosterley
Outdoor toddlers are morning events on a Thursday for children under the age of five along with their parents/carers throughout the month of August.
Exhibition
Durham
The official launch event for County Durham's new premier event planning service- Bespoke Events North East! Come along to meet us plus other local businesses who will be exhibiting their talents on the evening. Tickets are available from Eventbrite…
Music Event
The College, Durham City
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Learn about the Chinese terracotta army, and make your own terracotta warrior from clay.
Theatre
Staindrop
Step back in time over two hundred years and meet Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they navigate the mire of manners of regency society.
Festival
Seaham
Seaham Food Festival returns to the Durham coast on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August 2024. A fantastic foodie festival down by the sea!
Historical
Durham
Way Back When: 1940s is back for its fourth instalment on 2024, on Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 August!
Children/Family events
Durham City
Find out why many Ancient Egyptians had terrible teeth and make a set of chompers from plasticine.
Children/Family events
Blackhall Colliery
Join us for a magical day as Princesses and Heroes take over the farm! Dress up as your favourite character and join in with their exciting performances.
Music Event
Blanchland
Faye is a firm favourite at the Lord Crewe, with an extremely varied repertoire spanning from the 60s to modern day charts, she is sure to cater for all tastes of music. Kick off your shoes and relax in our garden from 3pm until 5pm.
Children/Family events
Staindrop
Our charismatic Pirate Captain is swashbuckling his way once more across the grounds in pursuit of treasure this Summer!
Workshop
Lanchester
Join us and Adeline and Twine for a relaxing afternoon of knotting and being creative and learn how to create a beautiful macrame butterfly plant hanger.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Decorate a glass jar with your favourite colours.
Festival
Thornley
SVF North's new site will be much bigger than this year with much more arena space for extra bars, activities, food stalls, etc. The music will have two huge big top stages, (back by popular demand) with great views of the stages, from all over each…
Children/Family events
Durham City
Experiment with colour and try paper marbling.
Children/Family events
Durham City
See our huge Ancient Egyptian temple frieze and then make your own relief sculpture.
Children/Family events
South Road, Durham
Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring bear habitats on an interactive guided walk through the Garden, a messy bear art workshop and all your favourite bear stories.
Suitable for families with children aged 2+
Children/Family events
Lanchester
This Summer we welcome back Big Science for some more exciting and fun experiments, this time with a bubble twist.
Children/Family events
Durham City
Explore the sights and sounds of the Himalayas and make a cool mountain zine.
Theatre
Fowlers Yard, Durham City
Join Joseph Garcin, Inez Serrano and Estelle Ragault as they reveal their former lives and the paths.
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