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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. Castle Eden, Hesleden and Hurworth Reservoir

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    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

    Dates

    From:
    29 Feb 2012 To 29 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Castle Eden

  2. Cheltenham Festival Race Meeting

    Sedgefield Racecourse

    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

    Dates

    From:
    13 Mar 2012 To 13 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Sporting Event
    Venue:

    Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield

    Location:

    Sedgefield

  3. Chris Addison - The Time is Now, Again

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2012 To 17 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Performance
    Location:

    Durham City

  4. Chris Ramsey - Offermation

    Chris Ramsey

    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....

    Dates

    From:
    24 Feb 2012 To 24 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Performance
    Location:

    Durham City

  5. Chris Ramsey - Offermation

    Chris Ramsey

    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....

    Dates

    From:
    26 Apr 2012 To 26 Apr 2012
    Type:
    Performance
    Location:

    Durham City

  6. Christian Aid, 'Poverty Over' Exhibition

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Feb 2012 To 28 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Exhibition
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  7. Christmas at Beamish Museum

    Christmas at Beamish Museum

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Nov 2012 To 30 Dec 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Beamish Museum, Beamish

    Location:

    Beamish

  8. Christmas Evenings at Beamish Museum

    Christmas at Beamish Museum

    *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.

    Dates

    From:
    7 Dec 2012 To 21 Dec 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Beamish Museum, Beamish

    Location:

    Beamish

  9. Christmas Race Day

    Sedgefield Racecourse

    Christmas Raceday Tuesday 11 December 2012
    First Race: 12.50 pm Last Race: 3.20 pm
    Race Type: Jump

    Dates

    From:
    11 Dec 2012 To 11 Dec 2012
    Type:
    Sporting Event
    Venue:

    Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield

    Location:

    Sedgefield

  10. Cloth of Stitch: Day Workshop

    The Bowes Museum

    Learn how to develop basic needlelace stitches into exciting fabrics including contrasts of texture, colour and medium, with Beth Walsh.

    Dates

    From:
    14 Mar 2012 To 14 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Workshop
    Venue:

    The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle

    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  11. Cluster Arts Exhibition at Locomotion

    Locomotion

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    16 Jan 2012 To 9 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Exhibition
    Venue:

    Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon, Shildon

    Location:

    Shildon

  12. Come Fly a Kite

    Come Fly a Kite Kids kite workshop. All materials provided £2 12.30 -4.30pm

    Dates

    From:
    4 Jun 2012 To 4 Jun 2012
    Type:
    Workshop
    Venue:

    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

    Location:

    Cowshill

  13. Come Fly a Kite

    Come Fly a Kite Kids kite workshop. All materials provided £2 12.30 -4.30pm

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2012 To 5 Aug 2012
    Type:
    Workshop
    Venue:

    Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Cowshill

    Location:

    Cowshill

  14. Concert by Durham University Choral Society

    Durham University Choral Society

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    10 Mar 2012 To 10 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Concert
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  15. Concert by Durham University Orchestral Society and The Stanford Society

    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

    Dates

    From:
    2 Mar 2012 To 2 Mar 2012
    Type:
    Concert
    Venue:

    Durham Cathedral, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  16. Constructing Excellence Raceday

    Sedgefield Racecourse

    Constructing Excellence Tuesday 2 October 2012
    First Race: 2.25 pm Last Race: 5.15 pm
    Race Type: Jump

    Dates

    From:
    2 Oct 2012 To 2 Oct 2012
    Type:
    Sporting Event
    Venue:

    Sedgefield Racecourse, Sedgefield

    Location:

    Sedgefield

  17. Crimdon Dene

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    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

    Dates

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

    Crimdon

  18. Crook Circular

    Durham County Council Guided Walk

    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

    Dates

    From:
    26 Feb 2012 To 26 Feb 2012
    Type:
    Guided Walk
    Location:

    Crook

  19. Crook Hall - A Traditional Christmas

    Crook Hall Christmas

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2012 To 23 Dec 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

  20. Crook Hall - Christmas at the Hall

    Christmas at Crook Hall

    Carols, mulled wine, mince pies. Guaranteed to give you that Christmassy feeling. Pre booking essential by telephone 0191 384 8028, tickets £9.50.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2012 To 8 Dec 2012
    Type:
    Participatory Event
    Venue:

    Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham City

    Location:

    Durham City

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