Durham, The Culture County
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Number of results: 19
Ongoing Events
Cake Trails History Tour: Royal Power, Politics, and Belief at Durham Cathedral
Type
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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.
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- 21 June 2026Open 11:30 - 14:30
Carrie Hope Fletcher: The Ghost Light Tour
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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
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- 22 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:30
Featured Events
Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Nature
Staindrop
A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.
Dates
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- 2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Ongoing Events
Celebrations at the Toffee Factory book launch at The Lambton Arms
Type
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.
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Cestrian Flower Club - Methodist Church
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Type:
Demonstration
Chester-le-Street
Flower arranging demonstration by Sue Elsdon, Master Florist.
Dates
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- 2 July 2026Open 18:30 - 21:30
Character Studies – 3 Acts: Meg Fletcher Artwork Installation at The Bowes Museum
Type
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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
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- 2 Mar 2026to6 Sept 2026
Charity Concert - Ceddesfeld Hall
Type
Type:
Concert
Sedgefield
Charity Concert With Lirica And Friends.
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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.
Dates
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- 26 Sept 2026to27 Sept 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Choir Concerts - Weardale Community Choir
Type
Type:
Concert
Come and join Weardale Community Choir for songs to welcome the warm days of Spring & Summer.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 19:15 - 21:30
Featured Events
Classic Car Day by NECPWA - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
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
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- 21 June 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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
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- 28 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Clay Pigeon Shoot - South Causey Inn
Type
Type:
Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 20 June 2026
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- 15 Aug 2026
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- 21 Nov 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026
Ongoing Events
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
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- 11 June 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Featured Events
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.
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Ongoing Events
Consett Market
Type
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
Featured Events
County Durham Libraries - June is National Crime Reading Month
Type
Type:
Talks
June is National Crime Reading Month.
Dates
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- 6 June 2026to27 June 2026Various Opening Times
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
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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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
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- 3 June 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
Nature
Durham
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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