Streets of Play 2009

What’s On

Durham has a packed year-round calendar - from exhibitions to world-class events and festivals, and from live music concerts to sporting events. Whether you choose to visit Durham City, the Durham Dales, Vale of Durham or Durham Coast - there is certain to be something happening to enhance your experience.

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  1. A Geological Walk Round Durham City

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    A geological walk round Durham City
    3.5 miles EASY
    John Burgess – Geologist and Natural Historian
    Start: Outside Clayport library, Millennium Place, Durham.
    GR NZ274426 OS map 88, Explorer 308
    Buses: Any bus or train to Durham

    Dates

    From:
    25 Mar 2012 To 25 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Durham City

  2. A Golden Celebration of Choral Music

    A stirring compendium of some of Richard Brice's favourite works, climaxing with Elgar's The Music Makers. Also featuring Weelkes, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Brahms and Vaughan Williams.

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2012 To 19 May 2012
    Type:
    Concert
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  3. A Guided Tour of Crook Hall

    A Guided Tour of Crook Hall

    Join owner Keith Bell for a tour of the beautiful gardens.
    Discover a Beautiful oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of Durham City. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as “a tapestry of colourful blooms”.

    Dates

    From:
    24 May 2012 To 24 May 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  4. A Walk on the Wild Side

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    A walk on the wild side (making footprint casts and looking at small mammals close-up)
    2 miles EASY
    Danny Booth – Countryside Ranger
    Start: Visitor Centre, Hardwick Park, on A177 on west side of Sedgefield.
    GR NZ346287 OS map 93, Explorer 305

    Dates

    From:
    25 Mar 2012 To 25 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Sedgefield

  5. Afternoon at the Movies

    Beamish Hall

    Join us for Afternoon Tea followed by a big screen showing of Oklahoma. Rodgers and Hammerstein's charming and vigorous tale of romance and adventure set in the Wild West. Arrival for 2pm.

    Dates

    From:
    13 Nov 2012 To 13 Nov 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Location:

    Beamish

  6. Alice at Crook Hall

    Alice at Crook Hall

    Join Alice and The Mad Hatter for some wonderland fun at the Hall.
    Discover a Beautiful oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of Durham City. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as “a tapestry of colourful blooms”.

    Dates

    From:
    6 May 2012 To 13 May 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  7. All that glistens is not gold Unique to Killhope – Spar Box Workshop

    All that glistens is not gold Unique to Killhope – Spar Box Workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    29 Apr 2012 To 29 Apr 2012
    Type:
    Workshop
    Venue:

    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

    Location:

    Cowshill

  8. All That Glitters is not Gold Workshop

    All that glitters is not Gold Kids Workshop.

    Dates

    From:
    15 Jul 2012 To 15 Jul 2012
    Type:
    Workshop
    Venue:

    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

    Location:

    Cowshill

  9. An Evening at Crook Hall

    An Evening at Crook Hall

    This is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquillity of Crook Hall in the early evening. Fully licensed bar available.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2012 To 2 May 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  10. An Evening at Crook Hall

    An Evening at Crook Hall

    This is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquillity of Crook Hall in the early evening. Fully licensed bar available.

    Dates

    From:
    6 Jun 2012 To 6 Jun 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  11. An Evening at Crook Hall

    An Evening at Crook Hall

    This is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquillity of Crook Hall in the early evening. Fully licensed bar available.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jul 2012 To 4 Jul 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  12. An Evening at Crook Hall

    An Evening at Crook Hall

    This is a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquillity of Crook Hall in the early evening. Fully licensed bar available.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2012 To 1 Aug 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  13. Ancient Egyptians

    Ancient Egyptians

    Make an Egyptian Mummy. Activities between 1pm to 3pm.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2012 To 17 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Oriental Museum, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  14. Annual Quoits Championship

    Friends of Killhope host their annual Quoits Championship

    Dates

    From:
    24 Jun 2012 To 24 Jun 2012
    Type:
    Competition / Game
    Venue:

    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

    Location:

    Cowshill

  15. Apple and Pear Day at Crook Hall

    Apple and Pear Day at Crook Hall

    Apple and Pear Day - Free Fruit! (subject to availability).

    Dates

    From:
    30 Sep 2012 To 30 Sep 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  16. Art Exhibition by Denise Straughair

    Art Exhibition by Denise Straughair. Denise is a local artist, born in Sunderland and a resident of Durham since 1997. Her work takes inspiration from both the natural and the built environment, including Durham Cathedral.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2012 To 30 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Exhibition
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  17. Art Gallery at Crook Hall

    Art Gallery at Crook Hall

    A changing exhibition of paintings throughout the season.
    Discover a Beautiful oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of Durham City. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as “a tapestry of colourful blooms”.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Mar 2012 To 31 Oct 2012
    Type:
    Exhibition
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  18. Art Walk: Sketching Durham

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Art walk: Sketching Durham
    2 miles EASY
    Sophy Nixon – Artist
    Wear warm clothing and you may want to bring a bag or folding chair to sit on
    Start: Houghall Woods parking area, near sign for The Pump House restaurant on A177.

    Dates

    From:
    3 Mar 2012 To 3 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Durham City

  19. Art Walk: Sketching Durham

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    Art walk: Sketching Durham
    2 miles EASY
    Sophy Nixon – Artist
    Wear warm clothing and you may want to bring a bag or folding chair to sit on.
    Start: Meet on pedestrian path under motorway (behind Argos), Rennies Lane, Dragonville Industrial Estate.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Mar 2012 To 10 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Gilesgate

  20. Aurora Orchestra

    Aurora Orchestra

    This concert is streamed to Gala live from Camden Roundhouse.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Feb 2012 To 25 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Concert
    Location:

    Durham City

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