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  1. Nave at Durham Cathedral.

    Add Cake Trails History Tour: Royal Power, Politics, and Belief at Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

    Cake Trails History Tour: Royal Power, Politics, and Belief at Durham Cathedral

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    Heritage Walks

    Durham

    Explore the complex, turbulent relationship between the English monarchy and the church in this edition of Cake Tails – a new series of guided walks by Iles Tours.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026Open 11:30 - 14:30
    More info for Cake Trails History Tour: Royal Power, Politics, and Belief at Durham Cathedral
  2. Carrie Hope Fletcher concert poster

    Add Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour to your Itinerary

    Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour

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    Type:

    Concert

    Durham City

    Carrie Hope Fletcher (Heathers, Cinderella, Calamity Jane), one of the UK's most beloved musical theatre stars, is set to light up cathedrals across the UK in her breathtaking new Ghost Light concert tour.

    Dates

    From:
    22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
    More info for Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour

Featured Events

  1. Floral decorations surround an opulent staircase in Raby Castle.

    Add Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Type:

    Nature

    Staindrop

    A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.

    Dates

    From:
    2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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  1. Celebrations at the Toffee Factory front book cover.

    Add Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms to your Itinerary

    Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms

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    Type:

    Local Events

    Chester-le-Street

    Join bestselling author Glenda Young for the book launch of the final book in the Horner's Toffee Factory and Dainty Dinah trilogy.

    Dates

    More info for Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms
  2. Pink and purple flower arrangement.

    Add Cestrian Flower Club - Methodist Church to your Itinerary

    Cestrian Flower Club - Methodist Church

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    Type:

    Demonstration

    Chester-le-Street

    Flower arranging demonstration by Sue Elsdon, Master Florist.

    Dates

    From:
    2 July 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
    More info for Cestrian Flower Club - Methodist Church
  3. The exterior of The Bowes Museum and its grounds on a sunny day.

    Add Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation  at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation at The Bowes Museum

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    Exhibition

    Barnard Castle

    The Bowes Museum is proud to unveil a captivating new commission by Northumberland-based fashion and textile artist Meg Fletcher, whose work delves into identity, storytelling, and the theatrical nature of dress. Fletcher has created a series of…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026
    More info for Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation at The Bowes Museum
  4. Charity Concert - Lirica and Friends. 6th June 2026 at 7.30pm. Poster shows Treble Clef, musical notes and stars.

    Add Charity Concert - Ceddesfeld Hall to your Itinerary

    Charity Concert - Ceddesfeld Hall

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    Concert

    Sedgefield

    Charity Concert With Lirica And Friends.

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    More info for Charity Concert - Ceddesfeld Hall
  5. Chester-le-EATS 26. Food, Drink and Music Festival. Poster shows a starry background.

    Add Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket

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    Food & Drink Festival

    Riverside, Chester-le-Street

    Chester-le-EATS returns for its milestone fifth anniversary in 2026, and this year promises to be the biggest celebration yet.

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    From:
    26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Chester-le-EATS - Durham Cricket
  6. Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir

    Add Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir to your Itinerary

    Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir

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    Type:

    Concert

    Come and join Weardale Community Choir for songs to welcome the warm days of Spring & Summer.

    Dates

    From:
    11 July 2026Open 19:15 - 21:30
    More info for Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir

Featured Events

  1. Classic cars on display at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Add Classic Car Day by NECPWA - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Classic Car Day by NECPWA - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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    Show / Display

    Beamish

    Beamish Museum is playing host to The North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles Club, with an incredible display of classic vehicles.

    Dates

    From:
    21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Classic Car Day by NECPWA - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  2. Yellow classic car at Raby Castle.

    Add Classic Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Classic Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    Type

    Type:

    Show / Display

    Staindrop

    Classic Car Show – a Raby Castle collaboration with Durham Automobile Club.

    Dates

    From:
    28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Classic Car Show - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  3. Clay Pigeon Shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley

    Add Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn to your Itinerary

    Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

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    Type:

    Outdoor Event

    Stanley

    Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.

    Dates

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    20 June 2026
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    18 July 2026
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    21 Nov 2026
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    19 Dec 2026
    More info for Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn

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  1. Merryoaks Community Hall exterior image - Companionship Cafe for people with dementia and their friends/carers.

    Add Companionship Cafe - Merryoaks Community Hall to your Itinerary

    Companionship Cafe - Merryoaks Community Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Local Events

    Durham

    Merryoaks Community Hall is hosting a friendly and welcoming Companionship Cafe especially for people living with dementia, along with their friends, family members, and carers.

    Dates

    From:
    11 June 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
    More info for Companionship Cafe - Merryoaks Community Hall

Featured Events

  1. Cyclists riding on country roads through Consett.

    Add Consett Cycling Festival to your Itinerary

    Consett Cycling Festival

    Type

    Type:

    Cycling event

    Consett

    The Consett Cycle Festival 2026 returns on Sunday 7th June in Middle Street / Front Street and Albert Road car park, Consett.

    Dates

    More info for Consett Cycling Festival

Ongoing Events

  1. Close up of vegetables at market stall. Person standing next to veg.

    Add Consett Market to your Itinerary

    Consett Market

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    Type:

    Markets

    Consett

    Stroll through the stalls, savour delicious local treats, and soak up the friendly atmosphere. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:00-16:00

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Consett Market

Featured Events

  1. County Durham Libraries: June is National Crime Reading Month.

    County Durham Libraries - June is National Crime Reading Month

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    Type:

    Talks

    June is National Crime Reading Month.

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2026to27 June 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for County Durham Libraries - June is National Crime Reading Month
  2. Child, sitting next to adult, engaging in science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities.

    Add Crank it Up! -  Beamish, The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

    Crank it Up! - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    Beamish

    Join Beamish Museum for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!

    Dates

    From:
    4 July 2026to5 July 2026
    More info for Crank it Up! - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
  3. Exterior view of Crook Hall Gardens during summertime.

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Historical

    Durham

    Join volunteer Chris for a guided tour of Crook Hall Gardens and the medieval hall. Learn about the history of the home, all the way back 1217, when it first appears in written records. Hear about some of the fascinating families who lived here over…

    Dates

    From:
    3 June 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens
  4. Exterior view of Crook Hall Gardens during summertime.

    Add Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Nature

    Durham

    Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens
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