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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Uncover the secrets of the Roman cemetery that has intrigued the archaeological world. Explore the evidence...and you decide...
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Castle Eden, Hesleden and Hurworth Reservoir
11 miles MEDIUM/LONG
Bill Gallon – Voluntary Countryside Ranger
Start: Masonic Hall car park, opposite the Castle Eden Inn, off B1281, Castle Eden.
GR NZ423375 OS map 93, Explorer 306
Buses: GNE 206
Castle Eden
Live racing at Sedgefield and racing from Cheltenham via our large screen.
First Race: 1.45 pm Last Race: 5.25 pm
Race Type: Jump Number Of Races: 6
Entertainment after racing
Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield
Sedgefield
Fresh from The Thick Of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison, the man who put the Chris Addison into, ‘I see Chris Addison is touring again’, is touring again.
Durham City
Since appearing on the comedy circuit in 2009, South Shields-born Chris has experienced a meteoric rise to the top. Come and catch him as he takes a journey into the Offermation in his life....
Durham City
Since appearing on the comedy circuit in 2009, South Shields-born Chris has experienced a meteoric rise to the top. Come and catch him as he takes a journey into the Offermation in his life....
Durham City
A touring exhibition that is visiting Cathedrals all over the country enabling viewers to learn more about the work of Christian Aid and deepen understanding about the issues behind poverty and how they can be overcome.
Durham Cathedral, Durham City
Durham City
Christmas festivities at Beamish when The Town, Pit Village Pockerley Old Hall and Home Farm take on a festive feel with period decorations and celebrations. Visit Father Christmas in his cosy fireside grotto at Pockerley Waggonway.
Beamish Museum, Beamish
Beamish
*Christmas Evenings at Beamish – 7th, 14th & 21st December. Get into the festive spirit. Enjoy the period entertainment, browse the market stalls, visit Father Christmas in his grotto and take a turn on the ice rink. *Ticketed evening event.
Beamish Museum, Beamish
Beamish
Christmas Raceday Tuesday 11 December 2012
First Race: 12.50 pm Last Race: 3.20 pm
Race Type: Jump
Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield
Sedgefield
Learn how to develop basic needlelace stitches into exciting fabrics including contrasts of texture, colour and medium, with Beth Walsh.
The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle
Among the slumbering giants in the Collection building, North East artists “Cluster” explore Shildon’s unique role in the history of the railways, taking inspiration from the area’s industrial heritage.
Shildon
Come Fly a Kite Kids kite workshop. All materials provided £2 12.30 -4.30pm
Cowshill
Come Fly a Kite Kids kite workshop. All materials provided £2 12.30 -4.30pm
Cowshill
A performance of selected works from Handel's much loved Coronation Anthems, followed by one of Mozart's more rarely performed works: the majestic and powerful Great Mass in C minor. Performed by Durham University Choral Society.
Durham Cathedral, Durham City
Durham City
Cathedral Concert with the Stanford Society.
Friday 2nd March, Durham Cathedral, 7.30pm.
Stanford - Concert Piece for Organ and Orchestra
Stanford - 2nd Violin Concerto - World Premier
Tchaikovsky - Manfred Symphony
Durham Cathedral, Durham City
Durham City
Constructing Excellence Tuesday 2 October 2012
First Race: 2.25 pm Last Race: 5.15 pm
Race Type: Jump
Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield
Sedgefield
Crimdon Dene
10.5 miles MEDIUM/LONG
Steve Shippen – Voluntary Countryside Ranger
Start: Near Pony World, Crimdon Dene car park, Crimdon Dene, off A1086.
GR NZ482373 OS map 93, Explorer 306
Buses: Any bus to Crimdon Dene
Packed Lunch Needed
Crimdon
Crook Circular
7 miles MEDIUM
John Butler - Countryside Ranger
Start: Parking area on Deerness Valley Railway Path near Stanley Crook, B6299
GR NZ170374 OS map 93, Explorer 305
Buses: no suitable service
Packed lunch needed
Crook
Join us for a magical traditional Christmas celebration: Father Christmas, log fires, carols, presents, Christmas card making, the Elves' treasure hunt, Christmas story telling, Mr Frosty the snowman's snowball fight.
Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City
Durham City
Carols, mulled wine, mince pies. Guaranteed to give you that Christmassy feeling. Pre booking essential by telephone 0191 384 8028, tickets £9.50.
Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City
Durham City