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  1. Trader at Barnard Castle Farmer's Market at stall taking money from customer

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    Barnard Castle Farmers' Market

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    Barnard Castle

    Barnard Castle Farmers’ Market is one of the North East’s most popular markets featuring a wide range of artisan food and crafts from the region. Open 9:00 to 14:00 on the first Saturday of each month.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Farmers' Market
  2. Chutney trader. Woman looking at stall and holding purse.

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    Barnard Castle Market

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    Markets

    Barnard Castle

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Wednesday 8.00am to 16.30

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle Market

Featured Events

  1. Classic black car at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.

    Add Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North to your Itinerary

    Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North

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    Family Fun

    Beamish

    It's time for the 53rd annual Beamish Reliability Run!

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Beamish 53rd Reliability Run - Beamish, The Living Museum of The North
  2. 1900s Pit Village band hall

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    Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Music Event

    Beamish

    Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.

    Dates

    From:
    14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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    13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
    More info for Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  3. Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Historical

    Staindrop

    Behind The Scenes Tour of Raby Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
    More info for Behind the Scenes Tour of Raby Castle - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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  1. A child doing a science experiment.

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    Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield

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    Children/Family events

    Meadowfield

    Science experiments for over 5's.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
    More info for Big Science - St Johns Hall Meadowfield
  2. Bingo Night £25 Entry - includes first seven games and a delicious pie, peas and chips meal (vegetarian option available). Bingo balls on poster.

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    Bingo Night - High Farm Holiday Park

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    Competition / Game

    Bishop Auckland

    Gather your squad for a night of bingo, laughs, and tasty treats!

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2026Open 18:30 - 22:00
    More info for Bingo Night - High Farm Holiday Park
  3. Woman and man smiling next to vegetable stall of market. Woman holding vegetables.

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    Bishop Auckland Market

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    Markets

    Bishop Auckland

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday and Saturday 8:00-17:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland Market
  4. The Chloé Piano Trio

    Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano). to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano).

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    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    The Chloé Piano Trio, Tunnell Trust Award Winners 2024/25, was formed in 2017 by talented emerging musicians at the Royal College of Music, London. They previously were Kirckman Trust Young Artists and winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series - Chloë Piano Trio (violin, cello & piano).
  5. Strahinja Mitrović

    Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in July with Strahinja Mitrović (Double Bass) to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in July with Strahinja Mitrović (Double Bass)

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    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    Serbian double bassist Strahinja Mitrović is studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama where he is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in the class of esteemed cellist Louise Hopkins.

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in July with Strahinja Mitrović (Double Bass)
  6. Delphine Trio members.

    Add Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in June with Delphine Trio (Clarinet, Cello & Piano) to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in June with Delphine Trio (Clarinet, Cello & Piano)

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    Type:

    Concert

    Bishop Auckland

    Delphine Trio brings together three passionate young musicians from opposite ends of the globe: Australian clarinetist Magdalenna Krstevska, Dutch cellist Jobine Siekman and pianist Roelof Temmingh, hailing from South Africa.

    Dates

    From:
    26 June 2026Open 19:00 - 21:30
    More info for Bishop Auckland Music Society 2026 Concert Series Continues in June with Delphine Trio (Clarinet, Cello & Piano)

Featured Events

  1. Photograph of two people holding drinks and observing framed paintings displayed on a gallery wall. The setting includes a grand piano and art.

    Add Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Performance

    Barnard Castle

    The Bowes Museum opens its doors for an evening of culture, with after-hours gallery access, live performances and a programme of hands-on activities. Highlights include curator-led Spotlight Tours, Silver Swan performances, a silent disco and…

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Bowes Lates - The Bowes Museum

Ongoing Events

  1. People outside Brancepeth Castle on a sunny day enjoying the Summer Craft Fair.

    Add Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026 to your Itinerary

    Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Durham

    A spectacular three -day craft fair in a country castle! 70 stalls of unique crafts. Cafes open serving delicious home made food and cakes. Craft workshops and activities.

    Dates

    From:
    24 July 2026to25 July 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    26 July 2026Open 12:00 - 17:00
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2026

Featured Events

  1. Brass band members with their instruments lining up for a photo at Beamish.

    Add Brass at Beamish - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Brass at Beamish - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Beamish

    Organised by the Durham County Brass Band Association, the museum will play host as competing bands perform a hymn and a march for an independent adjudicator who will judge the performances. A short awards ceremony will follow.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Brass at Beamish - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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  1. Isabel Maria.

    Add Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria alongside brass to your Itinerary

    Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria alongside brass

    Type

    Type:

    Music Event

    Durham City

    Celebrating the incredible versatility of brass, Brassed On will perform a show featuring North East local artists.

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026Open 19:30 -
    More info for Brassed On featuring Dilettante, Vice Killer & Isabel Maria alongside brass
  2. Jean Martyn at the Theatre Organ

    Add Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ to your Itinerary

    Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

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    Type:

    Music Event

    Howden le Wear, Crook

    Britain's Got Talent finalist JEAN MARTYN play a concert of light classical and popular music at the mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ.

    Dates

    From:
    25 Oct 2026Open 14:30 - 17:00
    More info for Britain's Got Talent finalist Jean Martyn at the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ

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  1. Photograph of an art gallery room with people seated at tables engaged in painting or drawing activities. Walls are adorned with framed artworks.

    Add Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Arts & Crafts

    Barnard Castle

    Brush & Bubbles offers a creative session for participants to make their own art inspired by the museum's collection, while enjoying a glass of fizz and a grazing board.

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00
    More info for Brush and Bubbles - The Bowes Museum
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